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Old 04-23-08, 10:40 PM
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Jeez these places are so far from my area (626) I wonder if there are techs working at my area that drive lowered cars.
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Read post #5, 9

http://www.yotatech.com/f16/fireston...ignment-23450/

But I am going to give this a shot
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About post #5, I believe I had the same problem but I realized it's due to my caster bushings being very worn. If they're worn, your caster will change right when you take it off the alignment rack.

I guess it's a hit or miss to find someone who knows exactly what they're doing. Just be sure to tell them any concerns with your car. I always tell them to not fiddle with my HIDs. I figure since it's lifetime, you can always get it fixed without paying again.
Old 04-24-08, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Hartawan
Read post #5, 9

http://www.yotatech.com/f16/fireston...ignment-23450/

But I am going to give this a shot
Oh my gawd... that reminded me a couple of years ago I took my SUV to a local Firestone to rotate the tires. I marked my tires before hand. When I picked it up I found out they just swapped the center caps around. Bunch of lazy *** crooks!!!
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Originally Posted by mellofelow
Oh my gawd... that reminded me a couple of years ago I took my SUV to a local Firestone to rotate the tires. I marked my tires before hand. When I picked it up I found out they just swapped the center caps around. Bunch of lazy *** crooks!!!
LOL if I'm suspicious I stick around and watch them work on my car to make sure they're doing it right.
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Good thing 2IS doesnt have caster. one less thing to worry about.
Old 04-24-08, 09:32 PM
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i do my own alignment on my car at work. Always a pain to get the car on and off the alignment rack with minimal scraping.
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Originally Posted by chrispy
LOL if I'm suspicious I stick around and watch them work on my car to make sure they're doing it right.
I have gotten my car aligned 2x so far at Firestone and both times, I was there to watch from beginning to end to see what they're doing. And since it's lifetime, like someone mentioned, if it's not right, you just take it right back and insist that they get it right.
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how much does Darin at WestEnd Alignment charges for 20" wheel alignment?
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Darin charges $90.
Old 04-28-08, 01:26 AM
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2 of my car has lifetime aligh. at firestone cerritos.. so far so good,, i just usually wait like 2-2.5hrs..
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
IIRC firestone offers lifetime alignment
As long as your ride is not on Air or extremely lowered with crazy camber, this life time alignment offer is THE best for your money !!
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Originally Posted by mellofelow
GoodYear Scher tire in Stanton (near Cypress) also do lifetime alignment for $169. Both my cars are lowered and the technician reviews the spec with you personally before handing you the key. They drive lowered car themselves so they're familiar with optimum specs.

Ask for Tony, the store manager. I just got mine done earlier this week.

7000 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 892-9924
cool....I'm gonna try this, close w/ my house.

hartawan, do it in Stanton....i think it's worth it then we can hang out for a while....
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Originally Posted by masboy
cool....I'm gonna try this, close w/ my house.

hartawan, do it in Stanton....i think it's worth it then we can hang out for a while....
30 miles away.

Anyways my first visit to Firestone wasnt that great (4/27/08). I am not sure if the tech put the tool to keep the steering wheel straight while he did the alignment or not because my steering wheel is aiming to the right, by a noticeable amount (the tech was quite old).
My friend dropped by (a 5 finger low Prelude) to see if they can handle his car but the guy who helped me with my paperwork told him that he should come back tomorrow and wait for 'Javier' and stated that he only trust 'Javier' with any lowered cars... When I heard this I was , so whos doing my car?! So today (4/28/08) I am going back and let Javier fix it.
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If you guys ever go to the one in Arcadia, ask for Javier. He did a good job on mine


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