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Old May 2, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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i need to align my sc300 but the problem is it sits so low to the ground that i cant get up any machine. lol. can anyone recommend a good alignment place with an inground alignment machine that can handle a lowerd car. i wanted to do custom setting also on teh alignment so if anyone knows of any good reputable place let me know.....
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Old May 2, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Just have them put some boards in front of it!! This is what we did with my car and it worked out just fine. here is a pic of my car on the lift
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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I have heard Thalmann's Alignment in Glenview is the best. I will probably take mine there after lowering.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by VikDiddy
I have heard Thalmann's Alignment in Glenview is the best. I will probably take mine there after lowering.
1904 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1810

yep I vouch for these guys, when I had my IS, they did a great job.
I'm going back to align my solara in a few days to a couple weeks.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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JOLIET SPRING does great work


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Old May 3, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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anyone else have good luck at Thalmann's Alignment?
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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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call the number I gave you, they do lowered cars and did my friends s2k which sits way lower than your car.
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bring it to the place i told you about. there machine is build to the ground so your car can be less than an inch from the grond and do it with no problem.

i brought my car there last yr with no problem
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Posting for future reference.
Thanks.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by SickSC3
bring it to the place i told you about. there machine is build to the ground so your car can be less than an inch from the grond and do it with no problem.

i brought my car there last yr with no problem
Here is the address for you guys. There kind of a muscule car shop, but will work on anything.

Advanced Auto Repair
300 W. Colfax
Palatine, IL 60067

Phone # 847-776-3566
advancedautobizz.com
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thanks Dar.
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I couldn't find any more recent posts on this subject.

I'm looking for a trustworthy shop for alignment, definitely one that has experience with lowered rides.
I'm also looking for anything in the Indianapolis area as well.
Thanks all!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MJImport
I couldn't find any more recent posts on this subject.

I'm looking for a trustworthy shop for alignment, definitely one that has experience with lowered rides.
I'm also looking for anything in the Indianapolis area as well.
Thanks all!
just replied your PM but for everyone out there...

there's a guy named Derek at Tire Barn by Castleton mall. He drives a blue IS300 and does GREAT work. If you need alignment in the Indianapolis area, I highly recommend him.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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^^^ Thanks again!
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