Drag Alignment
Drag Alignment Need someone in the area that I can get a drag alignment done with. The guy I used, and have for years, has retired. Looking for someone that has been in the business for a while, and is very familiar with a drag race alignment.
On the front I'm looking for as much positive caster as I can get equally between both sides, zero degrees camber, and between 1/16"-1/8" toe in. May play with the IRS some if they are up to it.
Money isn't an issue, I just need it done right. Contact me via PM.
Jason
On the front I'm looking for as much positive caster as I can get equally between both sides, zero degrees camber, and between 1/16"-1/8" toe in. May play with the IRS some if they are up to it.
Money isn't an issue, I just need it done right. Contact me via PM.
Jason
Last edited by Kingsize; Mar 3, 2016 at 09:50 PM.
I had an alignment done on my street driver because I will have to use it Saturday for the points at RPR. I asked the alignment guy while I was there about a drag race set up for my drag car and he didn't seem very up on the subject. I will be in the same boat as you soon. If you find a good person post it up here please.
Need someone in the area that I can get a drag alignment done with. The guy I used, and have for years, has retired. Looking for someone that has been in the business for a while, and is very familiar with a drag race alignment.
On the front I'm looking for as much positive caster as I can get equally between both sides, zero degrees camber, and between 1/16"-1/8" toe in. May play with the IRS some if they are up to it.
Money isn't an issue, I just need it done right. Contact me via PM.
Jason
On the front I'm looking for as much positive caster as I can get equally between both sides, zero degrees camber, and between 1/16"-1/8" toe in. May play with the IRS some if they are up to it.
Money isn't an issue, I just need it done right. Contact me via PM.
Jason
Sounds like you already know what you want, any person competent doing alignments can do that.
True. But it would be nice to find a new person I trust and can build a relationship with for stuff like this, just the way I've trusted and had a relationship with Gus for almost 15 years now. It means something to me when you have 100% certainty in someone's work ethic, and quality of work. Not to mention walking away from a car you have 100k in, and know that the best person for the job is on it. I've turned up dry finding anyone yet, hence this thread. I'm not unwilling to travel some, I pay well, but my expectations are high.
True. But it would be nice to find a new person I trust and can build a relationship with for stuff like this, just the way I've trusted and had a relationship with Gus for almost 15 years now. It means something to me when you have 100% certainty in someone's work ethic, and quality of work. Not to mention walking away from a car you have 100k in, and know that the best person for the job is on it. I've turned up dry finding anyone yet, hence this thread. I'm not unwilling to travel some, I pay well, but my expectations are high.
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I use Tim @ B&B Auto. He's on the Hemstead Hwy between I-10 and the Beltway. His number is 713-462-5145. Call him, if he's not available, call back when it is him. Tell him you need a drag front alignment to yours or his specs. Probably set an appointment so you don't have to leave it. He does it with you in the car at full raceweight.
I use Tim @ B&B Auto. He's on the Hemstead Hwy between I-10 and the Beltway. His number is 713-462-5145. Call him, if he's not available, call back when it is him. Tell him you need a drag front alignment to yours or his specs. Probably set an appointment so you don't have to leave it. He does it with you in the car at full raceweight.
Jason
if tim doesnt work out, post up. im going to try lanes automotive in euless. it would be a trip, but perhaps after speaking with him, he may be able to meet your need. just throwing it out there as I would be shocked if a drag alignment isnt available in the houston area.
VZ Autoworks recently did the alignment on my 02 Camaro. Victor kept me updated and I will be going back for other work and future alignments.
We discussed the purpose of the car for a few minutes while he took my information. Suspension is mostly adjustable and the car barely stayed on the road driving to his shop. The drive home felt planted and stable. More importantly the car drives straight and doesn't wander on the throttle.
Oh yeah, shop is clean and organized with several awesome cars. Honest owner, very good prices, knowledgeable and experienced. What else can you ask for?
We discussed the purpose of the car for a few minutes while he took my information. Suspension is mostly adjustable and the car barely stayed on the road driving to his shop. The drive home felt planted and stable. More importantly the car drives straight and doesn't wander on the throttle.
Oh yeah, shop is clean and organized with several awesome cars. Honest owner, very good prices, knowledgeable and experienced. What else can you ask for?
What you're wanting is easy to do, it's how I set up my street cars too, except I don't toe them in much since they are for daily duty. I could do it for you but I'm in Dallas.
btw, I've been a tech for almost 20 years and you know more about caster benefits than at least half the guys i've worked with. Sad isn't it.
btw, I've been a tech for almost 20 years and you know more about caster benefits than at least half the guys i've worked with. Sad isn't it.
Hell yeah, like to see all the props for Tim at B&B. Personally, I pay the guy a lil extra than he charges that day cause he provides a good service. I like to spend money at local/blue collar places. Keeps the dollar in the neighborhood, makes the shop feel good. Lord know those legit guys do it cause the love, not cause they make lots of money. Most blue collar guys that stand out don't get paid near enough.
Hell yeah, like to see all the props for Tim at B&B. Personally, I pay the guy a lil extra than he charges that day cause he provides a good service. I like to spend money at local/blue collar places. Keeps the dollar in the neighborhood, makes the shop feel good. Lord know those legit guys do it cause the love, not cause they make lots of money. Most blue collar guys that stand out don't get paid near enough.
If you're doing an IRS car have the rear camber set at 0* or a little positive camber so that when it squats you get the most tire tread contact possible on the ground.
If it's mostly or only a drag duty car set the rears at positive camber, up to 1 degree or so. Take slow motion video of it at the track and see how far the rears lean in on the launch after the alignment to see if it's good or if you should go further.
If it's a daily duty car that you also drag or do roll racing in I set the rear camber at 0*
I set all my personal cars (street or track, even my trucks) with the max caster possible. Makes it handle better and go straighter ESPECIALLY at higher speeds. Makes it far more stable at speed too. If your car ever feels twitchy at high speeds have more positive caster added.
If it's mostly or only a drag duty car set the rears at positive camber, up to 1 degree or so. Take slow motion video of it at the track and see how far the rears lean in on the launch after the alignment to see if it's good or if you should go further.
If it's a daily duty car that you also drag or do roll racing in I set the rear camber at 0*
I set all my personal cars (street or track, even my trucks) with the max caster possible. Makes it handle better and go straighter ESPECIALLY at higher speeds. Makes it far more stable at speed too. If your car ever feels twitchy at high speeds have more positive caster added.