anyone know of a quick and cheap alignment shop in SFV - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

suboobaru · 02-17-2014, 02:09 PM

title says it looking to get my new suspension professionally aligned. preferably close to reseda, ca

2pt5RS · 02-17-2014, 02:22 PM

you don't want to cheapen out when it comes to alignment. Stay far away from the monkeys at places like NTB, firestone, goodyear, etc. They might have good prices, but they'll most likely screw up your alignment worse. Also, if you're too low, they won't be able to get the car on the rack.

Look for a reputable independent tire shop...preferably one close to a track.

these guys look fairly legit: http://www.valleypacific.com/special...t-specialists/

suboobaru · 02-17-2014, 02:29 PM

quoted me 500 for install and alignment. now i feel like i didnt hear him clearly. the alignment is 99$. hows that for pricing?

2pt5RS · 02-17-2014, 02:36 PM

$100 is right on par with most places around here (Atlanta, GA).

Also, ask them if they'll do custom specs or if they'll only set it to factory specs. If they do custom, they'll most likely ask you how you typically drive as well as if you'll be tracking it or whatnot. Then they can go from there.

$500 for install and alignment isn't terribly overpriced, either. But if you're doing coilovers, it's fairly simple and straightforward and you can get a couple friends over and it shouldn't take more than a few hours to do.

Kakawate · 02-17-2014, 02:41 PM

West end alignment in Gardena corner balanced and aligned my car for 250 and it was well worth it as I don't think any other shop would of got my car handling this good. I'm sure there's a few that come close but Chris and Darin at west end are suspension pros!

Calidrifter · 02-19-2014, 06:32 AM

Chatsworth Tire in...Chatsworth. They worked on my 97 240sx and had fair prices (that was a few years back though).

8R6 · 02-19-2014, 02:17 PM

Westend. worth the drive to Gardena for anyone in socal. not expensive and still one of the best.

02-17-2014, 02:09 PM	#1
suboobaru Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	anyone know of a quick and cheap alignment shop in SFV title says it looking to get my new suspension professionally aligned. preferably close to reseda, ca

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8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Westend. worth the drive to Gardena for anyone in socal. not expensive and still one of the best. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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02-17-2014, 02:22 PM	#2
2pt5RS Berz Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: -=ATL=- Posts: 707 Thanks: 281 Thanked 294 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you don't want to cheapen out when it comes to alignment. Stay far away from the monkeys at places like NTB, firestone, goodyear, etc. They might have good prices, but they'll most likely screw up your alignment worse. Also, if you're too low, they won't be able to get the car on the rack. Look for a reputable independent tire shop...preferably one close to a track. these guys look fairly legit: http://www.valleypacific.com/special...t-specialists/

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suboobaru Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	quoted me 500 for install and alignment. now i feel like i didnt hear him clearly. the alignment is 99$. hows that for pricing?

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2pt5RS Berz Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: -=ATL=- Posts: 707 Thanks: 281 Thanked 294 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$100 is right on par with most places around here (Atlanta, GA). Also, ask them if they'll do custom specs or if they'll only set it to factory specs. If they do custom, they'll most likely ask you how you typically drive as well as if you'll be tracking it or whatnot. Then they can go from there. $500 for install and alignment isn't terribly overpriced, either. But if you're doing coilovers, it's fairly simple and straightforward and you can get a couple friends over and it shouldn't take more than a few hours to do.

02-17-2014, 02:41 PM	#5
Kakawate Man-ape Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Buddy Club Scion FR-S Location: Coachella valley Posts: 378 Thanks: 385 Thanked 113 Times in 96 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	West end alignment in Gardena corner balanced and aligned my car for 250 and it was well worth it as I don't think any other shop would of got my car handling this good. I'm sure there's a few that come close but Chris and Darin at west end are suspension pros!

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