Do I need to get an alignment after I install the shocks and struts. The shop is charging me 230+ dollars to install both the Tein S. Tech's and KYB GR-2 struts and give me an alignment..

 

it is recommended, but i still havent cause all the pro places around me wont do it because my car is lowered. i guess they cant do it right cause it wont match factory specs.

 

Do what I did and find a shop that races, the guys that do my alignment race spec miatas.

 

yes, you should get it aligned....i have a guy that does mine custom

 

be a man, install the springs and struts yourself, spend the $200 elsewhere


yes, get an alignment afterwards.

 

I don't trust my work, besides my family take our cars to the shop and have them do everything for us..besides basic oil changes and whatnot..

 

230 isn't a bad price for install plus allignment. And yes, allignment should be done.

If I were you....after doing the install, set the tire pressure how you like it, and sit in the car while they allign it.

I never see the point of alligning a car when it's empty. With cargo, or just one driver, the specs go right out. Whenever I allign my car, I either pout weight in the driver seat, or set someone in there

 

That actually sounds like a great idea! that way the alignment can be more accurate.