alignment help in MD/VA
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Racer
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From: Dacula GA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
alignment help in MD/VA
My dilemma is this:
I lowered my car (2002 coupe) on stock bolts. I brought the car in to Mr. Tire for an alignment. The steering wheel was off to the left. I brought the car back and they said that it was straight. It wasn't. I have driven the car about 5000 miles since and I just brought the car to a chevy dealer (winegardner). They realigned the car and the steering wheel was still off to the left. I brought the car back and they are now telling me that they can't get the wheel straight. They said their equipment is outdated and that I need to find someone that has the latest equipment.
Does anyone know who would be able to help me?
The car has the CLB .. would that be part of the problem .. the wheel not locking?
Thanks, Paul
I lowered my car (2002 coupe) on stock bolts. I brought the car in to Mr. Tire for an alignment. The steering wheel was off to the left. I brought the car back and they said that it was straight. It wasn't. I have driven the car about 5000 miles since and I just brought the car to a chevy dealer (winegardner). They realigned the car and the steering wheel was still off to the left. I brought the car back and they are now telling me that they can't get the wheel straight. They said their equipment is outdated and that I need to find someone that has the latest equipment.
Does anyone know who would be able to help me?
The car has the CLB .. would that be part of the problem .. the wheel not locking?
Thanks, Paul
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Athens OH
This is what was recommended to me when I posted the same question in the Southeast section. Hope it helps.
LilRedCorvette94
There is also a DIY wash on biz route 234 in Manassas.
Best dealer service is with Joe Malo, Corvette Mechanic, at:
Koons Chevrolet
2000 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22182
Bill Appel (service rep)
703-448-7206
If you join the NoVa Corvette Club, there are discounts to members for parts and service at Koons.
As far as alignment, a question...is your ride lowered or stock height? If stock then you can stay with Koons. If lowered, you won't be able to get on their rack. You would have see Jason, alignment specialist, at:
Jim McKay Chevrolet
3509 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Nick Capozio (service rep)
703-591-4800
They can accommodate lowered vettes and can 'dial in' whatever numbers you want for camber, caster, and toe-in. Can do track alignments, street alignments, whatever...
Good luck!
There is also a DIY wash on biz route 234 in Manassas.
Best dealer service is with Joe Malo, Corvette Mechanic, at:
Koons Chevrolet
2000 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22182
Bill Appel (service rep)
703-448-7206
If you join the NoVa Corvette Club, there are discounts to members for parts and service at Koons.
As far as alignment, a question...is your ride lowered or stock height? If stock then you can stay with Koons. If lowered, you won't be able to get on their rack. You would have see Jason, alignment specialist, at:
Jim McKay Chevrolet
3509 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Nick Capozio (service rep)
703-591-4800
They can accommodate lowered vettes and can 'dial in' whatever numbers you want for camber, caster, and toe-in. Can do track alignments, street alignments, whatever...
Good luck!
