Alignment in GTA
 

Hi everyone

Can anyone please recommend a good shop in North York or Markham to do an alignment for a lowered BRZ? Thanks in advance.

@FT86Z I don't know about Markham/NY but APEX Motoring in Mississauga (right off 401/Dixie) was great to deal with for me. My 86 is slightly lowered on TRD springs for reference.

Another Apex Automotive (same name, different shop?) on Heritage drive, near McCowan and Hwy7. Super affordable

im actually looking for the same area. How much does apex in markham charge?

Are they good?

Easiest way to get an answer on price would be to email them.. I'd assume they would give you a quote based on what you need.

Far for you man, but NV Auto in Hamilton does my alignment. They're really good

Markham = Speedstar. I've used them many times for my S2k. Top notch service.

I think it was 110 in total. I guess they're good? I have no idea, that was my first ever alignment. No complaints

booked an alignment at Apex Motoring Inc, He sounds very knowledgeable. Asked me what kind of adjustment I have.

I can say that not too many shops even go into that much detail about your car.

I will leave a feedback on Monday, which is when my appointment will be.

NextMod-APH on Woodbine Avenue across from the Mandarin.
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It also comes down to how well/often the machine is calibrated. The string method is probably the most accurate, but limited to race shops.

How did it go and how much did they charge?

Genuine question: string method more accurate than laser alignment?

Both Speedstar and Dave's Garage use laser alignment. Speedstar runs a Porsche GT3 racing team and Dave's runs three time attack cars.

String method is just a quick and easy way of on the fly alignments. Not everyone can lug a laser alignment machine from track to track.

I'd question the statement claiming it's more accurate.

Physics don't lie, but machines can be out of calibration, then the numbers are off. You can have your alignment checked at different shops, back to back, and I'm sure the readings would all be different. Which one is correct? How often do you think shops hire a Hunter technician to come in and calibrate their alignment rack? Think beam vs click torque wrench.

Having said that, I settle for laser alignment and click torque wrench, due to time.

The laser alignment is designed for far easier calibration over time and less likely to lose calibration over time as well with proper care and maintenance.

User negligence will lead to erroneous readings whether with a string or a laser. If the same competence is used when using the string or laser, the laser should be more accurate all the time.

On that same note, if you want to throw lack of maintenance as a factor, then how often are the rules and string being used check for tension and physical wear and tear?

It just seems like a red herring statement to make.

I am not here to diss the string method as it does use very basic geometry and ingenuity to pull off but calling the laser method less accurate is not right either.

Strings also require very precise setup every time, and are based in some level on the frame of the car being square/true.

Every method can be flawed if not used right.

Driven in Markham has been doing my alignments for last year’s track season. Was happy with the end result.

Can-Align in the Cambridge area is a racecar shop. They'll give you exactly what you ask them for.
http://www.canalignment.com/

Even better/more important, if you don't know what you want Scott will give you a REALLY good starting point based on your driving style, experience, etc.

I'm on trd springs as well. What were your alignment specs?