Alignment cost?
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Burning Brakes
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Alignment cost?
Before I go out and get ripped off, how much should it cost me to get a four wheel alignment done to specs I give them. I'd hate to get the old..."well since it's a Vette, it's going to cost extra."
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Re: Alignment cost? (kman0066)
Prices shouldn't vary that much and if they give you that Corvette crap then you will know for sure that's not the place to let do it. More importantly, ask around and you should soon get some concensus who the good alignment shops, people are in your area. It could be at a tire store (less likely) or an independent garage or dealer. Mine was done at a local Buick dealer where the tech took his time and was very meticulous doing it to the specs I gave him.
Damn, midlifecrisis, I hope not! I paid $70 at the aforementioned Buick dealer last year, regular price.
[Modified by Corvette Kid NC, 10:51 PM 3/17/2004]
Damn, midlifecrisis, I hope not! I paid $70 at the aforementioned Buick dealer last year, regular price.
[Modified by Corvette Kid NC, 10:51 PM 3/17/2004]
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Re: Alignment cost? (Corvette Kid NC)
I had my alignment done at the local Chevy dealer. It costs $75.00 for all 4 wheels. I also went with VBP Advanced Street alignment specs...works well for me. :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Alignment cost? (Hardcorvette)
Those were the specs I was looking at. They work good for you. I'm an agressive street driver, but don't do any competition turning. Just drag racing.
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Re: Alignment cost? (kman0066)
Had my done at Goodyear for $90.
But I've HEARD that Vette's are a little different. They say you have to put it in Drive for final allignment. Someone please chime in! I could be wrong.
But I've HEARD that Vette's are a little different. They say you have to put it in Drive for final allignment. Someone please chime in! I could be wrong.
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Re: Alignment cost? (kman0066)
For the cost of these,
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45742
about $150 delivered, and some stuff you can cobble together for free,
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/tme..._alignment.htm
you can do alignments at home for free.
It does take alot of time compared to ashop with $30,000 worth of equipment, but the accuracy can be as good as you are willing to make it.
[Modified by xs650, 8:45 PM 3/17/2004]
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45742
about $150 delivered, and some stuff you can cobble together for free,
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/tme..._alignment.htm
you can do alignments at home for free.
It does take alot of time compared to ashop with $30,000 worth of equipment, but the accuracy can be as good as you are willing to make it.
[Modified by xs650, 8:45 PM 3/17/2004]
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Re: Alignment cost? (kman0066)
I paid $109 and got a 3 year unlimited alignment program.. Any time I feel the need, within this time frame, I go back,and it's free. I'll do it twice/year. The "regular" price for the Vette was $79 for a one-time alignment, I figure it was worth the extra $$
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Re: Alignment cost? (Midgetfist)
There's a local, family owned shop I use. They have been around for over 30 years, and have an excellent reputation. They charge me $50 for a 4 wheel alignment, and the car tracks straight as an arrow.
I would say any more than $75, and you're getting reamed with the old "Corvette tax". These cars are no harder to align than any other independent rear suspension. Just toe and camber on the rear.
I would say any more than $75, and you're getting reamed with the old "Corvette tax". These cars are no harder to align than any other independent rear suspension. Just toe and camber on the rear.
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Re: Alignment cost? (Frizlefrak)
its kinda crazy on vette alignments...its really no different than any other car...but my local Chevy dearler charged me $60.00...a big dealer close to where I work wanted $200 as did the Goodyear dealer...and the Firestone dealer wanted $50....just gotta shop around...
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Re: Alignment cost? (kman0066)
Just had my 95 done at GM dealer 4 wheel $69.95 :yesnod:
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Re: Alignment cost? (Hardcorvette)
I had my alignment done at the local Chevy dealer. It costs $75.00 for all 4 wheels. I also went with VBP Advanced Street alignment specs...works well for me. :cheers:
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Re: Alignment cost? (midlifecrisis91)
i got mine done at a place called Custom Alighnment, they deal with alot of high end cars and off road vehicles... there was an 9 second Z06 when i dropped mine off! i definetly would ask around, find a good place. Alot of shops also will look at the car and find something else wrong with the suspension, i think its something like 60-70% of cars on the road have some sort of defect in the suspension, whether small or big shops will look for it.