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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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So, I went to 106 street tire for a wheel alignment and now my car rides terribly! The steering wheel is not straight and the car is pulling to the right. I was there with Spyder(Vlad) for 5 hours on Friday and then another 2 hours on Sunday and they still couldn't fix it. I now realize that my car was fine before I went there and that I was just experiencing negative camber wear on my rear tires because of my drop. Now I have to see if the people that usually do my wheel alignment can fix it.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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ill take it back a complain.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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Take it back, I've been there any number of times and there's never been an issue. I've even taken my car back after hitting a pothole a few days after getting my alignment and they gave me another one for free. It might be best to bring a spanish speaking person back with you (lol Vlad isn't gonna help you in that area)

Good luck, should be an easy fix.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by oohpapi44
Take it back, I've been there any number of times and there's never been an issue. I've even taken my car back after hitting a pothole a few days after getting my alignment and they gave me another one for free. It might be best to bring a spanish speaking person back with you (lol Vlad isn't gonna help you in that area)

Good luck, should be an easy fix.
+1 ....................
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 04:28 AM
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Spanish or not understanding that the wheel is not straight was easy ficing it has not happened very well so far. Spent about 3 hours there eith Brisn in and out 3 times and my wheels is still slightly off. Still have to go back.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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if you dont mind me asking what was the reason for the alignment, regular maintenance or your steering was off.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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i don't know why some one would go all the way to corona from bk for an alignment, there has to be someone competent someplace, even half the distance
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by excluesive
i don't know why some one would go all the way to corona from bk for an alignment, there has to be someone competent someplace, even half the distance
Are there any shops in and around Willets Point that can do a good alignment? I've only gone there to replace windows.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Why take a Lexus to Willets point?
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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lol.......
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by excluesive
i don't know why some one would go all the way to corona from bk for an alignment, there has to be someone competent someplace, even half the distance
No one around me that I trust and the spot that I usually go to is in SI
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sputniknyc
Why take a Lexus to Willets point?
Maybe for an alignment or to get a smashed window replaced.
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