Alignment in GTA

[n0thing]

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.

[Frost]

Originally Posted by n0thing

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.

[wparsons]

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.

[laksman91]

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

[Tokay444]

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

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

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.

[JoeyBareBones]

Originally Posted by Rakshaa

@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.

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