Wheel Alignment
#22
If it was that simple everyone could do it. Maybe you arent aware that many think that "its in the green its good" that mentality will get you a car that drifts, wears tires and doesnt handle as good as it should. An alignment machine is nothing more than a tool just like a scalpel in the hands of a surgeon. When all you work on is the same car you begin to learn what works and what doesn't. I think discounting a dealership is very short sited based on cost or mistakes that can happen not only there but anywhere. People that dont care about the work they put out are everywhere. I recommend to anyone that ask, go to someone that works on your car everyday and knows the issues, what is wrong with the right tools, diagnostic equipment and can take it apart without breaking it cause oops didnt know there was another bolt there. Its your money though so your call
#23
If it was that simple everyone could do it. Maybe you arent aware that many think that "its in the green its good" that mentality will get you a car that drifts, wears tires and doesnt handle as good as it should. An alignment machine is nothing more than a tool just like a scalpel in the hands of a surgeon. When all you work on is the same car you begin to learn what works and what doesn't. I think discounting a dealership is very short sited based on cost or mistakes that can happen not only there but anywhere. People that dont care about the work they put out are everywhere. I recommend to anyone that ask, go to someone that works on your car everyday and knows the issues, what is wrong with the right tools, diagnostic equipment and can take it apart without breaking it cause oops didnt know there was another bolt there. Its your money though so your call
#24
I do actually think we're saying the same thing with one minor difference. I'm arguing that everyone can do it properly, while a lot won't and therefore, go to a shop that only does alignments, or perhaps tire mounting and alignments. They generally know the relationship between camber, caster, pulling etc.
#25
I entirely support that statement. Take your car to a proper alignment shop that actually gives a damn about their work and do it correctly. My shop of choice is West End Alignment in Gardena, best shop run by a father and son team that are actual car enthusiasts. They go above and beyond other alignment shops to dial in the car to what YOU want/need, you sit in the car during the process for them to take into account proper weight and other variables to get you the perfect alignment. Oh, they don't use lasers or anything like that, just tools and string and after they're finished they'll stand around with you and chat about your car for 15 minutes (time permitting), real car guys! To anyone on the forums from So-Cal, this is the spot you should go to, I gladly drive the 30 miles one way (which can take over an hour depending on the time of day in LA) from Burbank to Gardena for my alignment.
And for anyone in the Bay Area, go to Fremont Alignment. I've gone to Michael many times after coilover adjustments and he's the man. He only does one thing -- alignments. He's careful with your car, extremely punctual, and a genuinely great guy. Being in the Bay Area, you'd think he'd charge an arm and a leg. Guess what - $89 for a full custom alignment. Camber, caster, toe. Called a few big name brands here in Austin, and apparently an F-Type is some sort of exotic car... Firestone quoted me $169... and a few other performance shops quote in the low $200's because Jaguar...
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fremont-alignment-fremont
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Called a few big name brands here in Austin, and apparently an F-Type is some sort of exotic car... Firestone quoted me $169... and a few other performance shops quote in the low $200's because Jaguar...
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fremont-alignment-fremont
#30
Maybe a trip over to your dealership in Houston might make sense.
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