Alignment places and specs

jpv027 · 10-23-2007, 08:08 PM

Where is a good place to get an alignment? I would like to go somewhere in the northern Virginia or Baltimore areas. I was going to go to Firestone because they have a lifetime alignment for $150. Is that a good place to go? And what are some good alignment specs, I want something that will handle well but not eat the tires.

Thanks in advance

Highrev1 · 10-23-2007, 08:09 PM

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jpv027 · 10-23-2007, 08:27 PM

Has anyone had any problems with Firestone alignments? I was probally goping to go to the one in Fairfax, VA if anyone has been there.

eugenekim.net · 10-23-2007, 10:27 PM

i dont know... alignment specifications are alignment specifications... read up on alignments ^ before u go any further.

jpv027 · 10-23-2007, 10:45 PM

Thanks, I worried more about whether or not Firestone is a reliable location for an alignment.

xevo8 · 10-26-2007, 03:55 AM

Best is to take your car to someone that offers a tailored spec alignment. Most generic chain shops like Firestone only offer factory specs. I will never trust my car there.
I always go to the same guy for corner balance and alignment.

jpv027 · 11-27-2007, 12:21 PM

How long should you wait after lowering your car to get an alignment? I know you have to wait fo rthe springs to settle but not how long. Thanks

***darna*** · 11-28-2007, 03:23 PM

^1 week.

kenchan · 11-28-2007, 04:19 PM

i usually go once after the install and again after about a month..

jpv027 · 11-28-2007, 05:57 PM

thanks for tips that what i was thinking

jpv027 · 11-28-2007, 05:58 PM

Thanks, I'm getting done after a week, but i think ill have to go back because i think i need to change the holes the camber kit is mounted.

LucasBlack · 11-28-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpv027

Thanks, I'm getting done after a week, but i think ill have to go back because i think i need to change the holes the camber kit is mounted.

why?

10-23-2007, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Alignment places and specs Where is a good place to get an alignment? I would like to go somewhere in the northern Virginia or Baltimore areas. I was going to go to Firestone because they have a lifetime alignment for $150. Is that a good place to go? And what are some good alignment specs, I want something that will handle well but not eat the tires. Thanks in advance

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10-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	When To Use Camber Kits?/do I Need A Camber Kit?

10-23-2007, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Has anyone had any problems with Firestone alignments? I was probally goping to go to the one in Fairfax, VA if anyone has been there.

10-23-2007, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,810 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	i dont know... alignment specifications are alignment specifications... read up on alignments ^ before u go any further.

10-23-2007, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks, I worried more about whether or not Firestone is a reliable location for an alignment.

10-26-2007, 03:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
xevo8 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 62 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Best is to take your car to someone that offers a tailored spec alignment. Most generic chain shops like Firestone only offer factory specs. I will never trust my car there. I always go to the same guy for corner balance and alignment.

11-27-2007, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	How long should you wait after lowering your car to get an alignment? I know you have to wait fo rthe springs to settle but not how long. Thanks

11-28-2007, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
*darna* WooooHooooo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Disneyland Age: 34 Posts: 4,378 Christian iTrader: 7 / 100%	^1 week.

11-28-2007, 04:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,519 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i usually go once after the install and again after about a month..

11-28-2007, 05:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	thanks for tips that what i was thinking

11-28-2007, 05:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks, I'm getting done after a week, but i think ill have to go back because i think i need to change the holes the camber kit is mounted.