Alignment
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Alignment
When is it necessary to get an alignment?
I know that you need an alignment when:
Installing new suspension (ie. lowering springs or coilovers)
Adjusting ride height on coilovers
Getting new tires
Are there any other times an alignment would be needed?
Do you need to get an alignment after installing a rear sway bar?
I know that you need an alignment when:
Installing new suspension (ie. lowering springs or coilovers)
Adjusting ride height on coilovers
Getting new tires
Are there any other times an alignment would be needed?
Do you need to get an alignment after installing a rear sway bar?
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
When is it necessary to get an alignment?
I know that you need an alignment when:
Installing new suspension (ie. lowering springs or coilovers)
Adjusting ride height on coilovers
Getting new tires
Are there any other times an alignment would be needed?
Do you need to get an alignment after installing a rear sway bar?
I know that you need an alignment when:
Installing new suspension (ie. lowering springs or coilovers)
Adjusting ride height on coilovers
Getting new tires
Are there any other times an alignment would be needed?
Do you need to get an alignment after installing a rear sway bar?
Usually i like to have my alignment checked at least once a year. Most shops will do an alignment check for free and will only charge you if they actually do an alignment. This ensures that everything is in check. Since if i run over a pothole too fast by accident or something it could possibly throw something off. Or,... if it's pulling to one side or isn't stable on the highway while driving.
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Exactly... there are many things that can throw an alignment off. I ALWAYS get one when ever I get new tires or if something has to be done that could change it (half shaft replacement, etc.), but most shops will tell you this.
If you are problem free and mod free (to the suspension), then no need.
If you are problem free and mod free (to the suspension), then no need.
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
You only need an alignment for mods if what you did changed the geometry of the suspension. Since the swaybars only reduce independance of the suspension instead of actually changing the properties/geometry of it; no, you dont need to have an alignment done after you change the swaybar.
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
Where do you guys get your alignments done?
At the dealership or elsewhere and why?
At the dealership or elsewhere and why?
I did my alignment after getting suspension done and again after getting rear camber. Firestone Lifetime alignment sounds like a pretty good deal to me, you can go back for unlimited visits just as long as you own the car. This helps especially if you modify your car a lot. I went to the Firestone in Irvine Auto Center. Take 5 South, exit Bake, turn left from the freeway ramp, then turn right on the first stop light. Turn right again on McLaren and Firestone is on ur right side, they're pretty detailed and will show you what they're actually doing to the car along with computer specs.
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Firestone Lifetime alignment sounds like a pretty good deal to me, you can go back for unlimited visits just as long as you own the car. This helps especially if you modify your car a lot. -K
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Originally Posted by kaikai114
I did my alignment after getting suspension done and again after getting rear camber. Firestone Lifetime alignment sounds like a pretty good deal to me, you can go back for unlimited visits just as long as you own the car. This helps especially if you modify your car a lot. I went to the Firestone in Irvine Auto Center. Take 5 South, exit Bake, turn left from the freeway ramp, then turn right on the first stop light. Turn right again on McLaren and Firestone is on ur right side, they're pretty detailed and will show you what they're actually doing to the car along with computer specs.
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And would it be valid at any Firestone shop or just the one you bought it from?
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You would think. For my Integra I bought the Winston lifetime brake service package. Guess who went out of business about a year later?
Man, that sucks major balls.
Anyways, I get mine done once every 10k miles.
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man that sucks ballz Jlukja, how much did you spend on the alignment? hopefully firestone won't go outa business soon :pray:
3pedal, I spent $150 I think, and yes it's valid in any firestone shops. But so far, I've been to 3 other firestones in our area, the one in Irvine Auto Mall has the best service and knew what they're talking about.
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3pedal, I spent $150 I think, and yes it's valid in any firestone shops. But so far, I've been to 3 other firestones in our area, the one in Irvine Auto Mall has the best service and knew what they're talking about.
-K
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Originally Posted by kaikai114
man that sucks ballz Jlukja, how much did you spend on the alignment? hopefully firestone won't go outa business soon :pray:
3pedal, I spent $150 I think, and yes it's valid in any firestone shops. But so far, I've been to 3 other firestones in our area, the one in Irvine Auto Mall has the best service and knew what they're talking about.
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3pedal, I spent $150 I think, and yes it's valid in any firestone shops. But so far, I've been to 3 other firestones in our area, the one in Irvine Auto Mall has the best service and knew what they're talking about.
-K
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Under $200 for lifetime alignment? That sounds like a great deal since it costs about $80 to get an alignment. Maybe I'll call up my local Direct Tire and see if they have this type of offer as well before I go in to get it aligned.
Anyone know of places in Massachusetts that offer these types of deals?
Anyone know of places in Massachusetts that offer these types of deals?
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Under $200 for lifetime alignment? That sounds like a great deal since it costs about $80 to get an alignment. Maybe I'll call up my local Direct Tire and see if they have this type of offer as well before I go in to get it aligned.
Anyone know of places in Massachusetts that offer these types of deals?
Anyone know of places in Massachusetts that offer these types of deals?
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man that sucks ballz Jlukja, how much did you spend on the alignment? hopefully firestone won't go outa business soon :pray:
3pedal, I spent $150 I think, and yes it's valid in any firestone shops. But so far, I've been to 3 other firestones in our area, the one in Irvine Auto Mall has the best service and knew what they're talking about.
-K
3pedal, I spent $150 I think, and yes it's valid in any firestone shops. But so far, I've been to 3 other firestones in our area, the one in Irvine Auto Mall has the best service and knew what they're talking about.
-K
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