C6 alignment cost
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Racer
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From: Springfield MO
C6 alignment cost
What does a good alignment cost in your area and how long should it take for the C6. It's my first true sports car. Should I ask for any thing different than I would expect on a simple alignment for a sedan or truck?
Le Mans Master
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From: Currently somewhere in IL,IN,KY,TN,MO,AR,MS,AL, or FL
There is nothing special about the alignment so the cost should be the same and take the same amount of time ($75, 45 minutes). The specifications, however, can vary. For a car the spec is usually just to get good mileage on the tires and make it seem easy to steer. A sports car can have the alignment tuned for handling, mileage, or ease of steering. Each affects the other and you must compromise on which you want to be the best.
Do a search but a quick guide is the more camber you have the faster the tires wear but the better it handles. Caster affects all three. Toe mostly affects feel and wear. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=4 (If link doesn't work try http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=4
Lastly, there is one VERY important thing to know about the C6 and that is how to lift it. Make sure both you and the shop knows but do NOT go to a dealer since the guy they have doing alignments probably also washes the cars.
Do a search but a quick guide is the more camber you have the faster the tires wear but the better it handles. Caster affects all three. Toe mostly affects feel and wear. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=4 (If link doesn't work try http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=4
Lastly, there is one VERY important thing to know about the C6 and that is how to lift it. Make sure both you and the shop knows but do NOT go to a dealer since the guy they have doing alignments probably also washes the cars.
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Instructor
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From: Gainesville Florida
I would also add in that it would be wise to do a 4 wheel alignment to be sure of all adjustment readings and that your shop has the correct adapter to adjust to rims that do not have the lipped edge. That seemed to be an issue in my area and I paid $100 for about an hour of work - well done. 
CF Senior Member
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From: Tucson Arizona
My local dealership does a pretty fair job, however, I now use the local Volvo dealership for alignment work. The Volvo dealership has the latest in high-tech photo alignment equipment (the best in-town) and they nail the 'radical' alignment specs I use for the track. They're slightly more expensive at $120.00 but its worth it to me.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Olathe KS
I bought a lifetime alignment plan at Firestone when I got the wide ovals. $125, can get realigned annually free. This store has a ramp type alignment system so no lifting and it does not drag the front end of the Vette. Takes a little under an hour each time. They provide a printout of all the settings before and after and have needed some adjustments each time. As said above, make sure you get 4-wheel align.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
$100+tax. I made an appointment. It took about 1 hour. Done at Tire Craft. They are a Goodyear dealer and the owner is a Corvette guy.
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