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Wheel Alignment
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Allyn WA
Wheel Alignment
So, after needing another rear set of tires (and fronts are still good)! Where do I go for a good, fair priced alignment for a C5 Corvette? Preferrably in the Kitsap/Mason/Tachoma area?
Instructor
Joined: May 2010
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From: Bothell WA
Omni Brake and Alignment in Kirkland has always done us right--they did my dad's C5 back in the day and he never chewed through tires again. They've also done my Subaru and his ZR1--first class work, knowledgeable staff, car-nuts, and friendly guys.
A bit of a drive, but well worth it. They also don't over-charge, and actually charged me less than what they quoted.
A bit of a drive, but well worth it. They also don't over-charge, and actually charged me less than what they quoted.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 296
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From: Edmonds WA
Went to Omni a few years back... Low tech, inexpensive, but OK... Just when to T/C motorsports in Aurburn last month... Up to date equipment, very professional. You can tell they work on "Sports Cars". Different type of cars and owners! and they know it... we are more demanding and are very willing to help. Go to Omni or GM dealer for "just an alinment" T/C if you want great quality work.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Pacific Northwest
I completely agree with NWbluez06. I just had my car at TC Motorsports in Auburn the other day and they did a fantastic job. State of the art gear and very **** in making sure things are done right and spot on. I know it is not in the Kitsap/Mason/Tachoma area but they are well worth the short trip!
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Western WA
I found Lee Johnson Chevy in Kirkland does a good job. They have the latest state of the art equipment.
I had my car done there and specified aggressive alignment specs, which the tech hit right on the nose.
I had my car done there and specified aggressive alignment specs, which the tech hit right on the nose.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: WA
Went to Omni a few years back... Low tech, inexpensive, but OK... Just when to T/C motorsports in Aurburn last month... Up to date equipment, very professional. You can tell they work on "Sports Cars". Different type of cars and owners! and they know it... we are more demanding and are very willing to help. Go to Omni or GM dealer for "just an alinment" T/C if you want great quality work.
Shoot! With all that fancy equipment at T/C Motorsports and you being more demanding, I'd be surprised if you don't get 75,000 miles on your "Sportscar"!
Last edited by NofakeJake; Sep 23, 2011 at 08:03 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 408
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From: Western Washington
I can highly recommend Tru Line Frame & Wheel, in Bellevue. Byron knows his stuff and has never failed me in over 42 years of commercial and personal work. My '07 had 7,000 miles on it when I got it in Oct of last year and who'd-a-thunk it would have needed an alignment. Byron looked at the tires and said it was waaay out of specs. We put it on his rack and after checking 14 different measurements, guess what. Only four were in spec, and only just barely. I hadn't noticed any issues with the way it drove before I went in, but when I drove out...WOW! Noticeable & definite improvement. When's the last time an alignment tech asked you how much you weigh, how much your wife weighs and how much of your driving is solo compared to with her in the car? And then he hands you a list of the specific tire pressure he wants you to run in each individual tire. I'm tellin' ya...this guy is is very picky about how he sets up each individual car. Believe me...it's worth the drive.
Oh yeah...and tell him Paul sent you!
Oh yeah...and tell him Paul sent you!
