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Old 07-14-2008, 01:32 AM
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Los Angeles Aziners, where do you guys take your cars for alignments?

Los Angeles aziners, where do you guys take your cars for alignments?

I called Firestone and they don't even have alignment specs for an 08 TL-S. Would it be the same as 04+ TL?
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Originally Posted by ifirahse
Los Angeles aziners, where do you guys take your cars for alignments?

I called Firestone and they don't even have alignment specs for an 08 TL-S. Would it be the same as 04+ TL?
Yes.

I actually am a BIG proponent of Firestone. A couple of them won't be able to accomodate lowered cars, but you'll be fine with most locations.

$170 for a lifetime alignment. It's more than worth the money, and you'll have made your money back plus some after only 3 alignments.

All Firestones that I've dealt with (at least 8 or 9) in multiple cities have been real professional. They even let you in the bay to check the specs directly if you request.

I always build a relationship with all the techs who do my alignments, and they always hook me up and do a great job.

BTW, I'm lowered 1.75" all around, with no camber kit, and my wheels are evenly worn at all four corners.

*Plus, if you have Firestone manufactured tires, including Bridgestone, they'll rotate your tires for free.
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i was gonna say...firestone. got mine on sale for 115 - lifetime warranty
Old 07-14-2008, 04:32 AM
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i brought my car back into the dealer and got an aglinement free of charge
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Originally Posted by ifirahse
Los Angeles aziners, where do you guys take your cars for alignments?

I called Firestone and they don't even have alignment specs for an 08 TL-S. Would it be the same as 04+ TL?

nothing changed so it should be... only thing they'd be adjusting is the toe
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Can they do alignments with aftermarket wheels like my ronjon? I've been looking for a good place. My dealer told me they don't have the equipment to handle these types of wheels..
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If you want really legit alignment, go to West End Alignment in Gardena. I highly recommend for corner balance and alignment, especially if you have adjustable coilovers on for the first time. You have to call to schedule an appointment a week or so in advance. He's also a perfectionist and does things all by hand/scales (no computers) so expect to wait there for a while. The price is fair and well worth it IMHO. Ask for Darin. He's especially well known in the tuner community and other forums. A lot of people drive from far places to see this guy.
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Originally Posted by King of Pain
Can they do alignments with aftermarket wheels like my ronjon? I've been looking for a good place. My dealer told me they don't have the equipment to handle these types of wheels..
Hey Mike, Absolutely! Remember, I'm on my 19"x8.5" Works, and Firestone will do them, no problem. I highly recommend them. It's a great deal.
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anybody know or have a coupon code or something for a firestone lifetime alignment discounts?? i'm in los angeles as well. hook me up if u know any.
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There is a fake coupon going around for lifetime alignment. Don't be too sure about those coupons, we've had a couple people come in with like 20% off service coupons, and I don't think bridgestone / firestone offers that. By the way, we did not give them their 'discounts' because it was not mentioned by our district manager; nobody had seen or heard of these coupons.

I believe lifetime alignment is 149.99. A regular(one time) alignment is 69.99. You're better off getting the lifetime; you should be getting your alignments annually. It'll save you a load of money on tires and suspension-related components. These numbers are not accurate. This is what I remember off the top of my head.
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I paid $140 for the lifetime from firestone.
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I took my TL to Firestone. Several times. They know what to do since in my area they do quite a number of lowered cars.
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I take it to the dealer usually, the I know the tech that do the laser alignment and they do a great job. I'm not sure what machines my local firestone uses, but I will def. check.
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how often should you be getting wheel alignments?
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