Alignment cost
do the alignment yourself if your mechanically inclined... grab a level, a pointed bob weight, and string....dont forget to have your steering wheel straight when you begin and do it on a level surface... search google, there's some sites w/pics and details... various tools are used depending on the extent you wish to go, most likley you just need to adjust toe, but here's a link http://www.metricchemical.com/align....20alignment%22
Last edited by Assassin; Sep 28, 2006 at 04:08 AM.
Where are you located?? If you let us know someone in the area might be able to make a recommendation as to who to take it to. That said, if you're in the NE area (Tri-State area) I'd recommend going to Phoenix Performance. they're a SCCA shop that deals mainly with Vette's and I JUST had my car aligned there.
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Alignment after lowering
Originally Posted by 99_C5_99
I just lowered my c5 and now I have to get it aligned, does anyone know how much it will cost to get a fourwheel alignment?
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$200 is'nt bad, were talking something that might save you a lot of money in tires. If you go over 100 M.P.H. (Imagine that!) you will be taking an awfull chance by doing something like that yourself. Im what you might call "machanicly inclined" and there are somethings I just want done right!
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You're right VetteRed. I just got back from the shop. I watched the tech do the alignment and I was pretty surprised at just how far off my camber was after I lowered the car. It's now set perfectly for aggressive driving and it feels good. I paid $175 out the door and I feel like it was totally worth it. For those in the DC area, Tony's Corvettes has a great alignment tech who can not only do the work but actually spends time with you talking about how you drive, whether you track the car etc. in order to recommend the best settings. I'm very satisfied with his work.
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Originally Posted by Nobigspoilerz
Timely question and kind of controversial. I've been told by an equal number of people that you need an alignment after lowering and that you DON'T.
My car is way, way off after the lowering. The STP tire place does 4 wheels for $65. I know they are like the Jiffy Lube of tire places but the guys were pretty decent. Where is that SCCA place? I'm at McGuire too. Might like to check them out. $$??
rj
rj
Originally Posted by AintQik
My car is way, way off after the lowering. The STP tire place does 4 wheels for $65. I know they are like the Jiffy Lube of tire places but the guys were pretty decent. Where is that SCCA place? I'm at McGuire too. Might like to check them out. $$??
rj
rj
The place is Phoenix Performance in Phoenixville PA. I'll shoot you a PM with the website. Only cost me $75 because that's their hourly rate and it only took an hour. If you go there, they ask you how you drive and how you want the car to feel, so be specific on how you want the suspension set.
Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Is yours the black with comp grey wheels and around 35% tint that I see on base all the time??? If it is......NICE F***ING CAR.
The place is Phoenix Performance in Phoenixville PA. I'll shoot you a PM with the website. Only cost me $75 because that's their hourly rate and it only took an hour. If you go there, they ask you how you drive and how you want the car to feel, so be specific on how you want the suspension set.
The place is Phoenix Performance in Phoenixville PA. I'll shoot you a PM with the website. Only cost me $75 because that's their hourly rate and it only took an hour. If you go there, they ask you how you drive and how you want the car to feel, so be specific on how you want the suspension set.
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