PSA on Alignment from BMR
07-02-2012, 01:01 PM
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Starling Chevrolet
1001 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
St Cloud, FL 34769
I use to do a lot of race car style alignments when I worked there and the people there are comfortable with anything you bring. Also, they have two in-ground style alignment machines so it won't matter if the car is low.
The tech that you ran into was probably just frustrated because it was beyond his skill level or experience. He probably tried to get all of the adjustment out one side of the control arm and called it a day. I can't blame him for wanting to be fast but that's not how every alignment goes. He should try how I have done it using a K-member with no slots and just the rod end for adjustment. After taking the control arm off several times and having to reset the machine he would have committed suicide.
1001 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
St Cloud, FL 34769
I use to do a lot of race car style alignments when I worked there and the people there are comfortable with anything you bring. Also, they have two in-ground style alignment machines so it won't matter if the car is low.
The tech that you ran into was probably just frustrated because it was beyond his skill level or experience. He probably tried to get all of the adjustment out one side of the control arm and called it a day. I can't blame him for wanting to be fast but that's not how every alignment goes. He should try how I have done it using a K-member with no slots and just the rod end for adjustment. After taking the control arm off several times and having to reset the machine he would have committed suicide.
07-24-2012, 12:04 AM
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Alexandria, LA Shop: Hauk's Alignment
Address: 617 Fairfield Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: (318) 443-1100
The old shop by the river, off of upper 3rd St., not the new one by Lowes. I swear, everybody with a clue uses them; been there forever. Alignment machines look like 1950's tech, lol, but I promise you they know their stuff. They run about $50 for most cars.
Address: 617 Fairfield Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: (318) 443-1100
The old shop by the river, off of upper 3rd St., not the new one by Lowes. I swear, everybody with a clue uses them; been there forever. Alignment machines look like 1950's tech, lol, but I promise you they know their stuff. They run about $50 for most cars.
07-24-2012, 01:00 PM
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Dave's Frame and Alignment
16182 Gothard St # V
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 841-2940
They aligned my 200+ mph car, as well as many other bonneville, drag, and AutoX cars
They do corner balancing as well. Get there early, he is fully booked EVERY day
16182 Gothard St # V
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 841-2940
They aligned my 200+ mph car, as well as many other bonneville, drag, and AutoX cars
They do corner balancing as well. Get there early, he is fully booked EVERY day
07-25-2012, 02:42 PM
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South Tire in Cocoa FL has never given me any trouble
about my setup and wanting custom alignment specs.
The guy seemed to feel a need to test-drive my car a
lot, during the work. Just to be sure it was right, I guess.
South Tire and Auto Service
(321) 632-0575
705 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
www.southtireandauto.com
about my setup and wanting custom alignment specs.
The guy seemed to feel a need to test-drive my car a
lot, during the work. Just to be sure it was right, I guess.
South Tire and Auto Service
(321) 632-0575
705 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
www.southtireandauto.com
12-12-2012, 06:50 PM
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Shop Name Reedley Automotive
Address 1436 G Street Reedley, CA 93654
Phone Number (559) 638-9942
I've been going here for a few years. I have fully adjustable rear suspension (with a 9" rear) and they have never had a problem. The shop owner does all the alignments himself.
Address 1436 G Street Reedley, CA 93654
Phone Number (559) 638-9942
I've been going here for a few years. I have fully adjustable rear suspension (with a 9" rear) and they have never had a problem. The shop owner does all the alignments himself.
