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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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alignment shop PLEASE

why is it so hard finding a good alignment shop in riverside? i only know of ONE good one but since my car is lowered now they said it wouldnt make it up their ramp. there are some other shops that can support my car but they just dont do such a good job.

recommendations please?
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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magnolia alignment charged me $80 and couldnt even do it right, also they scraped my side skirt while going up their alignment rack and my side skirt broke 1 tab and popped loose.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:02 AM
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if possible please recommend a shop that can do it for under $70
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/socal-310/firestone-hook-up-lifetime-alignments-%24119-99-a-783969/
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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i alrdy saw that thread but i think the lifetime deal is over, plus some people said they might not work on lowered cars.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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i think if u want good alignment, you gotta go to another city. rich (mclovin, cpg tsx during the meet) recommended pepboys in rowland, which isnt too far from rside, so u might wanna check it out. (he posted a review in the club socal section i think)
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 03:01 AM
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impex motorsports on valley

9651 Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770-1509 - (626) 285-6630

just got mine done for 80.... they work on modded/lowered cars and like 3 guys jumps on it at once lol good stuff
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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Temple City Auto Repair is the SHIZZ!!! Henry works on SCCA Track cars, drift cars, off road cars, dailys too. Make an apointment. They're in Temple City on Lower Azusa.
40 bucks or 45 for toe only, slightly more if you adjust camber too. Slammed car friendly.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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^holy shiet thats a deal!
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Temple City Auto Repair is the SHIZZ!!! Henry works on SCCA Track cars, drift cars, off road cars, dailys too. Make an apointment. They're in Temple City on Lower Azusa.
40 bucks or 45 for toe only, slightly more if you adjust camber too. Slammed car friendly.
i'll give them a call, thanks!

i just dont like how a lot of places leave it alone once its within the green spec. the green spec can go over -1 camber, and i want it to be 0. thats why i got a camber kit.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Yea, just tell him what you want if you already know, or "I do this kind of driving, what would you recommend for toe and camber settings?"
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Old May 5, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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so i went to jerl's muffler and brakes in riverside. i was surprised because they dont use computer alignment, they go old school and use measuring tape. i was a bit skeptical at first i admit, but the guy who works there is the best alignment-er in riverside. everyone was perfect, steering wheel tracked straight and he put in the camber i want. goes to show, computers arent everything!
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how much was it?
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by onebadna1nsx
Temple City Auto Repair is the SHIZZ!!! Henry works on SCCA Track cars, drift cars, off road cars, dailys too. Make an apointment. They're in Temple City on Lower Azusa.
40 bucks or 45 for toe only, slightly more if you adjust camber too. Slammed car friendly.
I guess their prices went up. Checking their site, basic toe is now $55. Camber is $25 and up.

So I'm looking at $80 minimum.

So..... Temple City Auto Repair or Impex Motorsports?

Unless there's a better/just as good place for a little less.

Neuspeed kit goes on tomorrow. Finally.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Temple City Auto Repair still for me. Adjust to your exact specs and Henry gives good input on how to set up the car. Cool dude and he definitely knows what he's talking about. The OG Drifters go there and quite a few track rats.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Check out JC Auto House.
9237 Lower Azusa Rd
Unit O
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 287-7781

Cyrus mainly works on lowered cars and even built a custom ramp so that your car can make it up to the rack. He does good quality work and it's fast and efficient.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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UPDATE
Went to Wheelhouse tire in San Gabriel today for an alignment. They charged me 50 bucks to get the job done.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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^wheel house tire ftw.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by koukii
UPDATE
Went to Wheelhouse tire in San Gabriel today for an alignment. They charged me 50 bucks to get the job done.
camber and toe?
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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I work at wheelhouse, prices depends on car & what needs to be done
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dstah
I work at wheelhouse, prices depends on car & what needs to be done
Wheelhouse has some good review looks like im going to check it out for my next alignment.Im assuming its lower car friendly?
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by tsx&skate
Wheelhouse has some good review looks like im going to check it out for my next alignment.Im assuming its lower car friendly?
Yes we have good reviews.. We always try to satisfy our customers. Ramp is lower car friendly with a custom built lower ramp.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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^sweet.thanks
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Bit far but, Westend.

Only downside is they are always booked and no weekends.

But they are supposedly one of the best in socal.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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If you guys need anymore info pm me or go to the shop directly and look for me, David.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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If you guys need anymore info pm me or go to the shop directly and look for me, David.
Dstah, I pmed you last night regarding Coilover install/alignment job. How long do I need to wait for alignment after installation?

Week?
Around the block good enough?
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