So im getting coilovers, and i know you need to get an alignment after. But when i raise/lower my car will i have to get an alignment each time? Also (with bc racing coilovers or any i suppose) did you get an alignment right after installing or did you drive around for a few hundred clicks first?

 

Always align when you are changing the suspension and the center of gravity of the car. Camber and toe can get thrown off with any of that movement. Most common practice is to drive around for about a week.

 

drive for a week before an alignment? can i properly adjust the camber myself, or will the best way to take it for an alignment?

 

^^correct. You want to allow them to settle a bit before getting the allignment. One common mistake is to get the allignment done the same day as the install.

 

Driving with misaligned wheels isnt dangerous in any way?

 

Not dangerous. You're just going to eat up your tires if you leave it too long. Depending on how off it is, the car might not feel as comfortable as normal. Then again...with a bunch of increased camber your car will probably handle like its on rails.

 

So in an alignment (im a bit of a noob, this is the first time i have ever done car work) they readjust the "toe" (on or out) on my wheels. As for cambers, could i do a good job of getting close to zero camber (just with eyeballing) or would it have to be done with a shop? Also, since i have to drive on it for a while (i have the AWD model if that makes a difference) i should probably wait till the winter is over since i have to drive around with mis aligned wheels?

 

You need to get it aligned by a shop. Excessive camber is the difference of single degrees, no way you could eyeball it.

 

Not to mention that if you have never worked on cars, not sure an alignment is the first place to start.

They are cheap, they should be done more often than people do anyways, just get one done...