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DarkestSpade
07-17-2011, 08:18 PM
I just went yesterday and was charged $89.00 all four wheels.:uh:

So just my luck since life is so grand,
I am cruising down the 71 freeway today and my car found a new pothole that nearly made me lose control of my car and go into the wall.

Now it is slightly pulling to the right, (pretty sure the left front is off)
Anyone know of where to get a front alignment done for a decent price?

Thanks,

SeanPlunk
07-17-2011, 09:18 PM
I need an alignment, an oil change with oil from you, and my AC fixed. So much money :(

DarkestSpade
07-17-2011, 09:46 PM
What's the problem with the a/c?

Small White Car
07-17-2011, 10:09 PM
Dave's brake and alignment on Whittier Blvd behind Shakey's. Took Small White Car in for a four wheel and it turns out I had one rear way out when he threw it on the rack, said it looks like someone had ran it up a kerb (look it up) so he reset the wheel and looked over everything else and was gonna let me leave for nothing. He said he really didn't do an alignment so he really felt like he couldn't charge me for the ten minutes work to find out it was one turn of a wrench.

So I slapped a $20 in his hand, told him to enjoy lunch on me and let him know I would be relaying this story to anyone who asks about an alignment shop because he was a straight up guy who didn't try and fuck me...

Dave's Brake & Alignment (http://www.yelp.com/biz/daves-brake-and-alignment-la-habra)

His regular price for an alignment is $40

DarkestSpade
07-17-2011, 10:33 PM
Dave's brake and alignment on Whittier Blvd behind Shakey's. Took Small White Car in for a four wheel and it turns out I had one rear way out when he threw it on the rack, said it looks like someone had ran it up a kerb (look it up) so he reset the wheel and looked over everything else and was gonna let me leave for nothing. He said he really didn't do an alignment so he really felt like he couldn't charge me for the ten minutes work to find out it was one turn of a wrench.

So I slapped a $20 in his hand, told him to enjoy lunch on me and let him know I would be relaying this story to anyone who asks about an alignment shop because he was a straight up guy who didn't try and fuck me...

Dave's Brake & Alignment (http://www.yelp.com/biz/daves-brake-and-alignment-la-habra)

His regular price for an alignment is $40


Thanks! I will give it a shot.

SeanPlunk
07-18-2011, 04:54 PM
Thanks! I will give it a shot.

+1.

SeanPlunk
07-18-2011, 04:55 PM
What's the problem with the a/c?

It blows warm. I had Paul (LS1Z28) fix it, and he found two leaks and refilled it. That lasted about a year. When I turn it on the motor works, it just blows hot air.

enkeivette
07-18-2011, 05:01 PM
If you want them to actually do an alignment to spec and not just move your wheels around a bit, take it to West End Alignment in Long Beach. But you'll pay twice that.

Cheap -> Eberhardts Tire on Orangethorpe in ...Placentia?

enkeivette
07-18-2011, 05:02 PM
Yay for Amsoil reps! Did Chuck ever end up doing it?

DarkestSpade
07-18-2011, 07:27 PM
Yay for Amsoil reps! Did Chuck ever end up doing it?

I don't think he did.

Damian
07-18-2011, 09:52 PM
I always use Goodyear tire center over by Buena Park "mall".

Shaolin Crane
07-19-2011, 02:33 AM
Bear frame and wheel, $50 for the alignment and dont scratch their balls trying to figure out what caster camber plates cost

jedhead
07-19-2011, 02:49 AM
I take my cars to Ed Schroeder Carburetion. He will align the car to factory or your specs (if you want more camber or caster).
Address:
14046 Olive Street, Westminster, CA 92683-4219 (714) 891-2026 ‎

Bob

Kozak
07-19-2011, 12:52 PM
It blows warm. I had Paul (LS1Z28) fix it, and he found two leaks and refilled it. That lasted about a year. When I turn it on the motor works, it just blows hot air.

Heh, blows warm, sounds good to me :rolling: I crack myself up

Damian
07-19-2011, 11:08 PM
I take my cars to Ed Schroeder Carburetion. He will align the car to factory or your specs (if you want more camber or caster).
Address:
14046 Olive Street, Westminster, CA 92683-4219 (714) 891-2026 ‎

Bob

How much do they charge? I would like to actually set mine up to be a better handling car and so would one of my buddies. I know of one place that will do it but they charge something like $500, but the Evo and Subie guys swear by them.

jedhead
07-20-2011, 01:58 AM
I remember $75 to $80 for all four wheels. I didn't need to have any welds removed on the camber plates or any other out of the ordinary stuff done to get the car aligned. My car had custom made adjustable rear control arms to adjust toe and camber.

Bob

Damian
07-21-2011, 02:41 AM
My camber is pretty good, I just want the caster and toe to be more canyon friendly than stock limits.