Are all alignment shps created equal?
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Are all alignment shps created equal?
I noticed i am getting some really good wear on the inside's of my front tires (more so on the passenger side) any how i was just wondering is all alignment shops are going to be the same? Can anyone reccomend a shop in Socal.
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (B16b-EJ8)
Definitely not. I've seen and heard some horror stories. But for 99% of cars out there, any shop is fine. It's when you start specifying adjustments or when you're lowered and have some aftermarket arms on there that you will run into problems with many places.
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (PIC Performance)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PIC Performance »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Definitely not. I've seen and heard some horror stories. But for 99% of cars out there, any shop is fine. It's when you start specifying adjustments or when you're lowered and have some aftermarket arms on there that you will run into problems with many places. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well i dont have any specific adjustments i need, but i do have adjustable camber kits on the front and back. I will have to ask a sh*t load of questions to see if they have the right answers since i believe most shops do not have experience with aftermarket parts.
Well i dont have any specific adjustments i need, but i do have adjustable camber kits on the front and back. I will have to ask a sh*t load of questions to see if they have the right answers since i believe most shops do not have experience with aftermarket parts.
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All alignment shops are not created equal. I can't suggest anyone in Cali, but regardless of where you go get a print-out of all the specs and make sure they didn't mess anything up. Also, if you have aftermarket camber kits, make sure that everything is still functioning properly and fully tightened down on these after the shop is done. If a shop isn't willing to give you a full print-out of the alignment, they aren't worth going to.
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (B16b-EJ8)
HELL NO!!! they are not created equal...
Theres only a few shop thats worth the coin...
I personnally only take my cars with coilovers and camber plates to WEST END ALINGMENT to Darren... Thats the man, he does it the old school way and he corner balance your car too...
Theres only a few shop thats worth the coin...
I personnally only take my cars with coilovers and camber plates to WEST END ALINGMENT to Darren... Thats the man, he does it the old school way and he corner balance your car too...
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (RippSpeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RippSpeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HELL NO!!! they are not created equal...
Theres only a few shop thats worth the coin...
I personnally only take my cars with coilovers and camber plates to WEST END ALINGMENT to Darren... Thats the man, he does it the old school way and he corner balance your car too... </TD></TR></TABLE>
which city are they on?
Theres only a few shop thats worth the coin...
I personnally only take my cars with coilovers and camber plates to WEST END ALINGMENT to Darren... Thats the man, he does it the old school way and he corner balance your car too... </TD></TR></TABLE>
which city are they on?
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (B16b-EJ8)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16b-EJ8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I noticed i am getting some really good wear on the inside's of my front tires (more so on the passenger side) any how i was just wondering is all alignment shops are going to be the same? Can anyone reccomend a shop in Socal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Definitely not. If you've got camber kits, I wouldn't worry too much though because most shops can get you to where most people need to go. That's less inner tire wear. But if you're lowered and prefer not to run a camber kit, i'd search around. Two places that come highly recommended is Clark's house of suspension in Orange County and West End in Los Angeles.
I'm starting to think the $85 at those two places is well worth the money. Why pay $60 and have it done wrong and lose a fresh set of tires when you could put out $25 more and get it done right? Seriously!
The only reason I didn't go to those places yet is because of the driving distance. An extra $20 just for gas. So I figured $60 local alignment or $105 professional dial in style alignment??? Huge mistake on my part. I never had a car as low as the one I had now so I thought any alignment shop would achieve the same result.
My math sucks.. and i'm a math tutor! lol RAWR
Modified by MyEG6 at 12:22 PM 4/10/2007
Definitely not. If you've got camber kits, I wouldn't worry too much though because most shops can get you to where most people need to go. That's less inner tire wear. But if you're lowered and prefer not to run a camber kit, i'd search around. Two places that come highly recommended is Clark's house of suspension in Orange County and West End in Los Angeles.
I'm starting to think the $85 at those two places is well worth the money. Why pay $60 and have it done wrong and lose a fresh set of tires when you could put out $25 more and get it done right? Seriously!
The only reason I didn't go to those places yet is because of the driving distance. An extra $20 just for gas. So I figured $60 local alignment or $105 professional dial in style alignment??? Huge mistake on my part. I never had a car as low as the one I had now so I thought any alignment shop would achieve the same result.
My math sucks.. and i'm a math tutor! lol RAWR
Modified by MyEG6 at 12:22 PM 4/10/2007
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (MyEG6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MyEG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Definitely not. If you've got camber kits, I wouldn't worry too much though because most shops can get you to where most people need to go. That's less inner tire wear. But if you're lowered and prefer not to run a camber kit, i'd search around. Two places that come highly recommended is Clark's house of suspension in Orange County and West End in Los Angeles.
I'm starting to think the $85 at those two places is well worth the money. Why pay $60 and have it done wrong and lose a fresh set of tires when you could put out $15 more and get it done right? Seriously!
The only reason I didn't go to those places yet is because of the driving distance. An extra $20 just for gas. So I figured $60 local alignment or $105 professional dial in style alignment??? Huge mistake on my part. I never had a car as low as the one I had now so I thought any alignment shop would achieve the same result.
Modified by MyEG6 at 11:59 PM 4/9/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
Funny you metion Clark's, he is about 300 yards from my house and have an appointment set up with him tomorrow
Definitely not. If you've got camber kits, I wouldn't worry too much though because most shops can get you to where most people need to go. That's less inner tire wear. But if you're lowered and prefer not to run a camber kit, i'd search around. Two places that come highly recommended is Clark's house of suspension in Orange County and West End in Los Angeles.
I'm starting to think the $85 at those two places is well worth the money. Why pay $60 and have it done wrong and lose a fresh set of tires when you could put out $15 more and get it done right? Seriously!
The only reason I didn't go to those places yet is because of the driving distance. An extra $20 just for gas. So I figured $60 local alignment or $105 professional dial in style alignment??? Huge mistake on my part. I never had a car as low as the one I had now so I thought any alignment shop would achieve the same result.
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Funny you metion Clark's, he is about 300 yards from my house and have an appointment set up with him tomorrow
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Re: Are all alignment shps created equal? (RippSpeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RippSpeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WEST END alingment is at the end of 91fwy in Torrance...
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Darren
310-808-9233</TD></TR></TABLE>
thought it was in gardena... anyways.. he is booked for 2 weeks and i need to get mine asap ( cuz i drive alot )
anyone know of another good shop?? socal 626 area
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Darren
310-808-9233</TD></TR></TABLE>
thought it was in gardena... anyways.. he is booked for 2 weeks and i need to get mine asap ( cuz i drive alot )
anyone know of another good shop?? socal 626 area
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