Alignment

[stevie_b]

My car seems to be pulling to the right a bit, I probably need an alignment. Any reccomended places? I live in Westboro, so hopefully someones knows about something semi-close.

[The Full Monty]

Check tire pressure first. Don't be fooled.

[b18c]

ya im also lookin for an allignment. how much will they run you? im guessing an hour of labour.

[FilzKa]

My father shop is currently offering a special on wheel alignments 59.95$ Reg 89.95$ (applies to most cars)

If your car has a modified suspension you need to speak with Nick before booking an appointment.

DenisAutoCentre.com

Click on services and then select web coupons and print one out

[stevie_b]

here's a question for everyone, do they check the alignment first, then if evreything is ok, do you need to pay for the full alignment price?


edit : nevermind, I called and asked myself

[stevie_b]

Seems like most places are $79.99 including the dealer.

[FilzKa]

Seems like most places are $79.99 including the dealer.

Print off a web coupon bring it with you and they'll do it for 59.95$
(stock cars)

[stevie_b]

Seems like most places are $79.99 including the dealer.

Print off a web coupon bring it with you and they'll do it for 59.95$
(stock cars)

That's the plan as of now, although Stittsville is a little far to go.

Anyone have any good places closer?

[Robin2]

there's alignments and alignments..... do you care to have "within factory specs" or have a pre-set numbers to get... specific camber/toe settings.

Always ask for a print-out sheet (before and after)....

For myself, with coilovers/camber plates and solo2/track that I do, alignment is important.... so I tell them what I want... not what counter guy thinks I should have...

Custom alignments are a bit more... but nothing especially if you OE type of suspension....

If price is really important then you will find alignments here in Quebec are on average $20 cheaper.

-Michael

[mightymousetech]

If the car is truly pulling to the left or right (not just the steering wheel off) an alignment will not fix it.

[stevie_b]

If the car is truly pulling to the left or right (not just the steering wheel off) an alignment will not fix it.

Really? To the best of my knowledge that is one of the signs of bad alignment?

[blackfoot]

If the car is truly pulling to the left or right (not just the steering wheel off) an alignment will not fix it.

are you sure you are a tech???

[TYPERRER]

I pay 50 bucks

[AzNKiD]

I pay 50 bucks

where?

[mightymousetech]

If the car is truly pulling to the left or right (not just the steering wheel off) an alignment will not fix it.

are you sure you are a tech???

Very.

Most pulling is caused by bad tires, go to a shop that can do a tire pull measurement on your tires, anybody with a Hunter road force balancer should be abe to do it.

[blackfoot]

im sorry but road force is deffinatly there to tell you bad spots in the tires. but the bad spots are what usually cause vibrations and uneven wear, ive never heard to this day about a raod force issue causing a pull


because from your previous statement i would take in, that toe in or out would have nothing to do with pulling to a side while driving, that bad camber has nothing to do with pulling to a side while driving,.. that caster neither has any of the above


maybe he hit a pot hole? doesnt remember much about it, but it was enough to throw the alignment a bit out..

just some food for thought

[Yodums]

Check tire pressure first. Don't be fooled.

Don't forget rotating your tires.

[mightymousetech]

im sorry but road force is deffinatly there to tell you bad spots in the tires. but the bad spots are what usually cause vibrations and uneven wear, ive never heard to this day about a raod force issue causing a pull



I never said it was the roadforce causing the pull. You DO need a machine than can measure latteral pull, and this can only be done on machines that just so happen to also measure roadforce, and are often referred to as road force tire balancers.

And from his avatar, he drives a Mazda Protege, and the only adjustment he has is toe, so doing an alignment will not change the pull.

[stevie_b]

I ended up getting an alignment done at Mazda this weekend. It was way off, and everything seems to be better now.

[TYPERRER]

I pay 50 bucks

where?

i know two places.... i know those guys, and I pay no tax... thats why :wink: one in Ottawa and the second one in Vars (15 min from my house) digital machine with printer! Sweeeeet!