Alignment shop (racing) that'll do corner balancing?
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Alignment shop (racing) that'll do corner balancing?
I want my Z06 lowered, but I want it done the right way.
Anyone know of a shop that'll do corner balancing at a reasonable cost? The closer to southwest CT, the better.
Anyone know of a shop that'll do corner balancing at a reasonable cost? The closer to southwest CT, the better.
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Originally Posted by Ikester
Its a little far but worth going to Pheonix Performance in PA. Alex1227 and Wicked weasal have taken their cars there. 
The shop is about 15 minutes from the Quakertown Exit of the PA NE Ext of the Turnpike. It'll be well worth the drive
Here's Wicked Weasel's thread click
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
true it is not close, but I trailered my car 2 hours to get there because they know Vettes. I saw plenty of vettes there getting ready for SCCA T1 and also they had the winning T1 vette last year.
Here is my write-up
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
Here is my write-up
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by mkiv808
I'd do the drive. Sounds worth it. Anyone know approx. how much they would charge for simply lowering on stock bolts and corner balancing?
do you need alignment too? You might as well get everything done at once. My guess under $300.00 for everything.
They also suggest that you use adjustable endlinks to get the most out of the corner balancing. I bought a set from Vette Brakes.
Alex did not use the adjustable endlinks and they still did the work. I think the adjustables just make it a bit more percise.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by mkiv808
I'd do the drive. Sounds worth it. Anyone know approx. how much they would charge for simply lowering on stock bolts and corner balancing?
Should be roughly about 200+ bucks. I went there as well and they did a great job. I actually had my vette lowered beforehand so when I got there, they measured the rake after it settled and made adjustments on the stock bolts to get it perfect. Then, they did the alignment and corner balancing. The ride up there is alot of fun too. There's some very nice curvy roads up there.
Here's the thread I made about Phoenix Performance including pics:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=103
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Originally Posted by Alex1217
Should be roughly about 200+ bucks. I went there as well and they did a great job. I actually had my vette lowered beforehand so when I got there, they measured the rake after it settled and made adjustments on the stock bolts to get it perfect. Then, they did the alignment and corner balancing. The ride up there is alot of fun too. There's some very nice curvy roads up there.
Here's the thread I made about Phoenix Performance including pics:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=103
Here's the thread I made about Phoenix Performance including pics:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=103
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
stop following me around
Lets see,
ECS check
Phoenix Performance check
Know of any good detailing shops you've tried out recently??
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Chappaqua Hand Wash in NY 
~$200 I can deal with, ~$300 would be pushing it.
~$200 I can deal with, ~$300 would be pushing it.
It is based on hours and what you need done. They worked on my car 4 - 5 hours. Alex was a bit less than mine because of his setup.
If you are not doing the alignment then you will be cheaper than the both of us.
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Originally Posted by Alex1217
Lets see,
ECS check
Phoenix Performance check
Know of any good detailing shops you've tried out recently??
ECS check
Phoenix Performance check
Know of any good detailing shops you've tried out recently??
Jeff