New suspension.. Where to get alignment?

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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 12:09 AM
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New suspension.. Where to get alignment?

So I ordered a new strut spring setup from turninconcepts. I'm located in San Jose and was wondering where the best place to get a proper alignment would be? It's for a 2003 Wrx wagon, went with the Koni inserts, rce yellows, group n top hats, tic bump stops and rear wagon spacers. Thanks for the help ahead of time
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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 06:20 AM
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There's more than a couple of places that can help you and it depends on how wild you want to go.

https://www.mann-engineering.com/index.php/ one of the better suspension shops in the BA for Subaru. Located near SJC

Auto Innovations, LLC Good guys. They are a little limited on what they can do as far as install, but if that's done... Located in Milpitas

Custom Alignment - Balance and Brakes | Mountain View, CA The grand-daddy of all Bay Area suspension shops.
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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+1. All of those will work. Gary @ Mann may have an issue with the inserts.
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Thanks guys I'll be checking these spots out
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 08:55 AM
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If you want Auto Innovations, better call them right away. They have a wait list.

Mann has one of the most advanced alignment machines on the west coast. I had both of my cars done there.
Old Mar 26, 2016 | 10:47 PM
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Trackspec!!!

My last few alignments were with trackspec. Great shop. I tried all three shops mentioned and they are all great.
Old Mar 27, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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I've used Auto Innovations for an alignment on my Subaru XV Crosstrek. They do have a huge waiting list.

When I went to schedule an appointment, the minimum wait time was 2 weeks... but they did give me a nice alignment
Old Mar 28, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 04GG
If you want Auto Innovations, better call them right away. They have a wait list.

Mann has one of the most advanced alignment machines on the west coast. I had both of my cars done there.
Mann has all the high end toys.


But I've personally never had an alignment there. AI I have. They were great.
Old Mar 29, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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Has AI been that popular recently?
They can usually get you in relatively fast.
Mann will only work on your car if you buy **** from them lol. I wouldn't go there
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^ That's not true
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Huge fan of AI. Been going to them for years.
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Huge fan of AI. Been going to them for years.
I second this. Been happily bringing my Subie there since 2007, and wife's since 2012!
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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^ That's not true
+1. Had him do my forged arms and Brembos + alignment. All were used parts.
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I got told by them that they would not install my APS exhaust and that they would only install a new milltek exhaust that could be purchased from them. (basically told me that its no good and that everyone he knows who used to run an APS exhaust sold it and bought a Milltek) LOL

Also refused to install a buddies Cobb DP because they said that the cat would guarantee fail and that he should just buy a milltek downpipe from him (already had a milteck catback on the car)


But since you all know way better than me I guess I'm telling lies. lol

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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Thanks for the feedback on alignment, got the springs in waiting on the struts and top hats, where would you all suggest an install for this suspension?



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