DFW - Alignment shop
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DFW - Alignment shop
Can anyone in the DFW recommend a shop to do a custom alignment on my C5 which is extremely low to the ground :eek:
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Re: DFW - Alignment shop (mhefner)
Mike,
I always go to the NTB in Grapevine. I don't know what their policy is on your custom settings but for an alignment I would guess they will set it however you want it. I like NTB because from my experiance they know what they're doing and you get to go into the workbay and watch them work on your car.
[Modified by Thumper, 7:05 PM 8/2/2002]
I always go to the NTB in Grapevine. I don't know what their policy is on your custom settings but for an alignment I would guess they will set it however you want it. I like NTB because from my experiance they know what they're doing and you get to go into the workbay and watch them work on your car.
[Modified by Thumper, 7:05 PM 8/2/2002]
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Re: DFW - Alignment shop (mhefner)
Streetwerks in Corinth (across the I-35E from North Texas Nissan). I get tires from TireRack drop-shipped there where they balance/mount the tires and do a wheel alignment. I believe you can save custom alignment configurations (i.e. track, street, auto-x, etc.) in their alignment machine. Steve Watkins is the owner.
BTW, did you know Jason Lochhead quit divine Managed Services a couple of weeks ago?
Michael.
[Modified by Michael-Dallas, 8:05 PM 8/2/2002]
BTW, did you know Jason Lochhead quit divine Managed Services a couple of weeks ago?
Michael.
[Modified by Michael-Dallas, 8:05 PM 8/2/2002]
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Re: DFW - Alignment shop (Michael-Dallas)
thanks guys.
Michael, yes I did know about Jason, he is opening his own performance shop. Taking over Cobb racing. :cool:
Michael, yes I did know about Jason, he is opening his own performance shop. Taking over Cobb racing. :cool:
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Re: DFW - Alignment shop (mhefner)
I do my own. It takes time, but I enjoy working on my car rather than risk someone else messing it up.
See the instructions on my website (see signature).
See the instructions on my website (see signature).
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Re: DFW - Alignment shop (Mez)
Mez,
I would love to do my own but just assumed it required a lift and laser measuring devices. etc. etc.
Everything else I do my own also.
I would love to do my own but just assumed it required a lift and laser measuring devices. etc. etc.
Everything else I do my own also.
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Re: DFW - Alignment shop (mhefner)
Pretty simple, really. Just common material and common sense.
Just check out my instructions. I did a lot of research on the internet and was surprised by the number of sites with instructions on doing it yourself.
Like I said, it does take a little more time to make the jig and set up the system. Now I can tweak my alignment settings in a few minutes then drive the car to see if I like it or not. Right now, I have my car set up with 1/8 inch toe front and 3/16" toe in the back and .5 degree negative camber back and .25 degree camber in the front. I never checked caster.
It drives very straight and not darty. If you go with zero toe front, it will seem quicker on turn it, but a little darty on the highway especially on grooved roads. If you go with zero toe in the back, I found it tended to steer and wander on the highway and was very scarry at 80 mph. So I tried 1/8" toe then to 3/16" toe in the back to get it to feel like I want. You may want something different on your car.
Most people are impressed with the Laser system. From my research, they are not any more accurate than the method I have outlined. I think the Laser system simply makes it faster and easier for the average mechanic to bill more revenue.
[Modified by Mez, 5:43 PM 8/8/2002]
Just check out my instructions. I did a lot of research on the internet and was surprised by the number of sites with instructions on doing it yourself.
Like I said, it does take a little more time to make the jig and set up the system. Now I can tweak my alignment settings in a few minutes then drive the car to see if I like it or not. Right now, I have my car set up with 1/8 inch toe front and 3/16" toe in the back and .5 degree negative camber back and .25 degree camber in the front. I never checked caster.
It drives very straight and not darty. If you go with zero toe front, it will seem quicker on turn it, but a little darty on the highway especially on grooved roads. If you go with zero toe in the back, I found it tended to steer and wander on the highway and was very scarry at 80 mph. So I tried 1/8" toe then to 3/16" toe in the back to get it to feel like I want. You may want something different on your car.
Most people are impressed with the Laser system. From my research, they are not any more accurate than the method I have outlined. I think the Laser system simply makes it faster and easier for the average mechanic to bill more revenue.
[Modified by Mez, 5:43 PM 8/8/2002]
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