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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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Well, I would normally say Gardena Brake-Alignment, but some wise-guy will probably rip it to shreds without making an alternative suggestion. Then the original poster who forgot how large California is will probably reveal his location and complain that it's too long of a drive...

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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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I also took it to Gardena Alignment after i got my springs installed and I had to take the car back there 4 times to get the steering straight. And when I recently got a new alignment, the guy said who ever did it last time did a really bad job. It has only been 4 months since I took it to Gardena Alignment and my front tires are bald because of the bad alignment there and I know that this car is known for inside tire wear, but not this bad. The new place i took to was computer alignment and the car is back to stock specs. I even got a printout. At Gardena Alignment, that guy was still just eyeballing it. Will never go there again. Thats just my experience with Gardena Alignment.

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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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I also took it to Gardena Alignment after i got my springs installed and I had to take the car back there 4 times to get the steering straight. And when I recently got a new alignment, the guy said who ever did it last time did a really bad job. It has only been 4 months since I took it to Gardena Alignment and my front tires are bald because of the bad alignment there and I know that this car is known for inside tire wear, but not this bad. The new place i took to was computer alignment and the car is back to stock specs. I even got a printout. At Gardena Alignment, that guy was still just eyeballing it. Will never go there again. Thats just my experience with Gardena Alignment.

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Thanks Tommy! Besides I wont drive 50 miles to get an alignment.. haha My alignment would probably be off by the time I get home. haha
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Any recco's out in Orange County?

I was at a local Discount Tires and watched one of the techs do an alignment on an Accord. I knew it was going to be bad when he walked up and down each bay looking for a wrench. When he finally found one, I watched as he proceeded...gawd, he'd adjust it, to green, then the moment it was tightened, it went back into the red. And he left it there!!!! Granted it may not be much, but if you have a sensitive car ferget it.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Any recco's out in Orange County?

I was at a local Discount Tires and watched one of the techs do an alignment on an Accord. I knew it was going to be bad when he walked up and down each bay looking for a wrench. When he finally found one, I watched as he proceeded...gawd, he'd adjust it, to green, then the moment it was tightened, it went back into the red. And he left it there!!!! Granted it may not be much, but if you have a sensitive car ferget it.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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yep that's where i'm heading off to do my next alignment, vodie big bear!! LOL
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bear frame and wheel in glendora is great. Everything is done by hand and will hit dead on to the specs you need. A lot of the supra guys i know take their cars there.
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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bear frame and wheel in glendora is great. Everything is done by hand and will hit dead on to the specs you need. A lot of the supra guys i know take their cars there.
Would you happen to know what they charge?
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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The price is a little up there, but for a perfect alignment and great service I think its well worth it. This is a must for any lowered vehicles. I think it ranges from $75-$95.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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firestone/bridgestone dealers.

there's on in Brea. THey offer a life time alignment for something like $150.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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With a lifetime alignment I'd be there every other month
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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firestone/bridgestone dealers.

there's on in Brea. THey offer a life time alignment for something like $150.
i called them and they said they don't offer lifetime alignments for anything larger than 18's. Sucks to be me....

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Whats the name of the place in Brea that has Lifetime Alignments? I might be interested, I'm still on stock 17s.

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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Autobacs on Beach Blvd
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