Recommend shop for alignment
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Le Mans Master
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Recommend shop for alignment
Just did a motor swap and am getting an "active handling warming up" code. Also I am going to be installing c6z shocks and probably lowering the car while I am at it. So I'm going to need to get this car aligned. Any recommendations for a good shop that can do the alignment and delete my F45 ride control?
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I would suggest that that might take two appointments. One with a tuner (or friendly dealer with a Tech2) to write out the F45, then Phoenixville Performance for the alignment. Make sure you tell Phoenixville that you are a drag car and want to remove scrub when going straight (you'd be surprised the tenths lost when the chassis is slick). 
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Pheonix Performance didn't even cross my mind. You don't think they have a Tech 2? They are like 3-4 hours from me I think. I went there once to pick up a torque tube. Top notch place. Just a little far. Was hoping to find some place closer to where I work(warren county) or live (union county).
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Pheonix Performance didn't even cross my mind. You don't think they have a Tech 2? They are like 3-4 hours from me I think. I went there once to pick up a torque tube. Top notch place. Just a little far. Was hoping to find some place closer to where I work(warren county) or live (union county).
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Just to give you an idea.... (not knowing exactly where you are) From I-78 where the Garden State Parkway intersects, Phoenix Performance shop in Palm PA is 89 miles.
I've been having that shop align my C5 and presently my C6Z there for many years now.. Kurt does the alignments on their John Bean Alignment machine and it is the very best...
Kurt will put ballast equal to your weight in your drivers seat during the alignment process to be sure to get the car exactly as you want it....
He also will ask you just what you're looking for. ie: Street drivng, track, oval or street, clockwise or counter, drag racing etc etc.
IF I were you, I'd consider it worth the 89 mile trip unless of course you can find a very good alignment shop closer.
I've been having that shop align my C5 and presently my C6Z there for many years now.. Kurt does the alignments on their John Bean Alignment machine and it is the very best...
Kurt will put ballast equal to your weight in your drivers seat during the alignment process to be sure to get the car exactly as you want it....
He also will ask you just what you're looking for. ie: Street drivng, track, oval or street, clockwise or counter, drag racing etc etc.
IF I were you, I'd consider it worth the 89 mile trip unless of course you can find a very good alignment shop closer.
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You're right Glenn. Thanks for your input and correction to my misstatement of Phoenixville Performance, rather than the correct Phoenix Performance. But I stand on my suggestion of them for the job.
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The main shop is in Phoenixville, but Kurt's shop is in Palm, PA. BOTH are Phoenix Performance and BOTH are GREAT shops...
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I've heard that TTP does ballast adjusted alignments as well. And they are pretty close to you.
Never heard a bad thing about Pheonix Performance. Top notch.
Suggest you call them up and go to the one you feel most comfortable with.
Never heard a bad thing about Pheonix Performance. Top notch.
Suggest you call them up and go to the one you feel most comfortable with.
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Look up Jack's Alignment in Shamong, NJ. The shop is about 5 minutes from Atco Dragstrip. Jacks has been around for yoers and is very familiar with Corvettes. They have done work for most of the Corvette restoration shops in the NJ and racers too. I don't have their number at the house, but if you can't find it, I can post it tomorrow, when I get to work. It might be worth a call and depending where you are in the state, it might be closer.
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We can help you.
We can help you.
We have a Tech II if you need it and can disable your F55 if necessary.
Additionally, the BEST Corvette alignment shop in the area is Fred's Automotive in Briarcliff, NY.
Fred is a good friend of mine and has the latest laser alignment machine that is not even a year old.
He's aligned EVERY Vette we've built or modified for many years now with ZERO complaints.
Call us if you need more info.
Chuck CoW
We have a Tech II if you need it and can disable your F55 if necessary.
Additionally, the BEST Corvette alignment shop in the area is Fred's Automotive in Briarcliff, NY.
Fred is a good friend of mine and has the latest laser alignment machine that is not even a year old.
He's aligned EVERY Vette we've built or modified for many years now with ZERO complaints.
Call us if you need more info.
Chuck CoW
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Go to Phoenix. They have a tech II.
These guys race winning road race vettes and know their stuff.
And if there is any doubt left just think John Heinricy brings his car there. I am sure John has open access to many different places, but he picks Phoenix for his alignment.
http://www.phoenixperformance.net/ph..._brochure.html
These guys race winning road race vettes and know their stuff.
And if there is any doubt left just think John Heinricy brings his car there. I am sure John has open access to many different places, but he picks Phoenix for his alignment.
http://www.phoenixperformance.net/ph..._brochure.html
