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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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I am in nashville and need to save money badly

I just replaced a tr end and need it set.
I would like to avoid the $80 rates I have found, if possible

anyone know a better price for a good job in TN or GA ?
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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i dont know anyone over there, but i know a place by my house that does a 4 wheel for 60
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civicfreak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont know anyone over there, but i know a place by my house that does a 4 wheel for 60</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks for the price info it's good to know

PS
I do find myself in NJ at times but an alignment would be something to take care of before i leave.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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If you have on of the national chains near you check to see if they have a multi-year plan. I use Tire Kingdom as I can't beat 140$ for almost 5 years.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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My 4-wheel alignment cost $90 CAD, plus an extra $60 because he had to do some welding...
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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ok
I was calling around
I found a place that will do it for $39
He says there is only toe adjustment available in the stock crx suspension, which mine is.

Is this true?
I know I will get what I pay for and will probly need to set the steering wheel myself, but, I dont wanna pay a guy to do half the alignment of course.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dr_latino999 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you have on of the national chains near you check to see if they have a multi-year plan. I use Tire Kingdom as I can't beat 140$ for almost 5 years.</TD></TR></TABLE>

that is good info
but the 140 is the 3yr
I am playing with that idea if the 39 dollar dude is BS

but at $39 I could get all the aligns I would need in the same period of time for the same prices w/o large upfront cost.


so let me know if the $39 guy is worth dealing with
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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maybe I answered my own question, but I want to be told if so.

How often do you guys need to get an alignment?
Is a year of free alignments worth the cash
I hope I dont need to set my alignment that often, I dont see the TR end skipping threads.

so whats the verdict guys?
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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go tireplus they do $69.99 all 4
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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On my cars I make it a habit to bring it in for a free alignment check whenever I feel there may be a problem, or whenever I have done any major suspension work.

Then I keep an eye open for the coupons in the paper for 4 wheel alignment @ $50

You only really need to take your car in if it's tracking funny, the tires are wearing unevenly, you've done suspension modifications (such as tie rods, lowering springs, balljoints etc) or the steering wheel is off center.

Usually my cars experience some form of misalignment problem when springtime rolls around after beating the crap out of them in snowy parking lots all winter. So my cars go in once a year unless ther'es been suspension work done

$140 for 3 years would save me $10 if it's for one vehicle only. If it's for any vehicle registered to me, it would save me $300 over the three years.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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find a votec school its 10 bucks thats were i get mine done&gt;
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Default Re: prices for an alignment (HondaHeddie)

$59 and some change where im at. thats alignment, camber and toe on all four wheels.

I have an appoinment for WED
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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hahaha i hear ya on that, but then again some of those kids dont know what they are doing... trust me... i know this hahahaha
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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i happen to work in a alignmet shop and we charge $89.99 for all 4 i use a 3D machine

just for anybody that don't know the EF's don't have camber or caster adjustment

unless you have camber kits

im doing a rear disc conversion on mine and i boght a blox caber kit and also a Toe kit for the rear it will make such a difrence i will have to post some pics of my aligment when i do it
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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funny... was wondering as well the prices for alignment.

Anyone know any good shops in cali specifically in the valley?
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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here in sacramento i get mine done for $35 4 wheel alignment. i cant find anythin cheaper and they do a pretty good job.
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 04:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaHeddie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but the 140 is the 3yr</TD></TR></TABLE> I was off a year or two It just gives me the piece of mind that every time I take off the front suspension (two or three times a year) and fiddle I can have someone else put it back together.
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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I am going to get the 37 dollar align

if I do it twice in one yr it's still cheaper than the $90 free for a yr at ntb

7am tomorrow it happens


thanks so much for the input everyone



the reason his price is lower is that he charges by the # of adjustments to be made instead of by the hour
since there is only toe on the stock crx it's cheaper

that makes me worry less that he is not competent.



Modified by HondaHeddie at 4:15 PM 3/20/2007
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