(where to go for) alignment in the Bay Area?
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Alignment in the Bay Area
I want to know which shop does good work on alignment and tire replacing. I will be replacing my tires soon and will need alignment. I heard Motorsport Techniques in Hayward is a good place, can some comfirm that.
Originally Posted by ipozestu
Auto innovations. Hands down. They have the best prices, one of thebest alignment racks. They'll take care of you.
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About Auto Innovations...
How much do they charge for alignments?
What's the warranty on the alignment?
Do they offer lifetime plans?
Looking for south bay alignment centers too.
How much do they charge for alignments?
What's the warranty on the alignment?
Do they offer lifetime plans?
Looking for south bay alignment centers too.
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Originally Posted by ASPEN06
if your in hayward and looking for somewhere colser than auto innovations, try Roger Kraus racing in Castro Valley
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if Mtn.View ~ Pally is not to far from SanHo, then try Custom Alignment
check this shop at customalignment.com - Very professional need to schedule ahead ~ not a walk in shop.
All I saw at the shop were race cars, Porsche's, EVO, of course other Scooby Familia
also~Stop by Costania's or Burrito Real while your in the area.
Drop ship your tires to this shop if you are getting sneakers as well as alignment. Just had my Scoob.wag setup. good luck with thee alignment choice
current me news plug for this noob~ recent Vishnu Sub~zero reflash and put on some new sneaks - Pirelli pzero neros from American Tires(<-tire shop doesn't align) are sticky as flypaper. Only minor bummer is Bay Area grooved up freeways make the pzero's track abit. These sneakers are so sticky i'm still getting used to them. 225/45/17 -
unfortunately, need to get fenders rolled in these 17 ICW' rims.
Good news~ this helped me decide its time to put on Whiteline fsb22 and rsb-adj.22-26 & Hotchkis end links put on at the same time. Weeeeeehooo
Sorry about the me rant. I'm just so excited with all new changes goin on. Thanks for all the people that supplied such great information help me decide on these upgrades.
props ~ Gbmotorsports O.G. ~
tell them Chris with the scoob.wag sent you
All I saw at the shop were race cars, Porsche's, EVO, of course other Scooby Familia
also~Stop by Costania's or Burrito Real while your in the area.
Drop ship your tires to this shop if you are getting sneakers as well as alignment. Just had my Scoob.wag setup. good luck with thee alignment choice
current me news plug for this noob~ recent Vishnu Sub~zero reflash and put on some new sneaks - Pirelli pzero neros from American Tires(<-tire shop doesn't align) are sticky as flypaper. Only minor bummer is Bay Area grooved up freeways make the pzero's track abit. These sneakers are so sticky i'm still getting used to them. 225/45/17 -
unfortunately, need to get fenders rolled in these 17 ICW' rims.
Good news~ this helped me decide its time to put on Whiteline fsb22 and rsb-adj.22-26 & Hotchkis end links put on at the same time. Weeeeeehooo
Sorry about the me rant. I'm just so excited with all new changes goin on. Thanks for all the people that supplied such great information help me decide on these upgrades.
props ~ Gbmotorsports O.G. ~
tell them Chris with the scoob.wag sent you
Last edited by DangerWRX1; Jun 8, 2006 at 08:51 PM.
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If you plan to keep your car for a LONG time, go to a place where you can get a lifetime alignment. I know Firestone has them, but make sure they are using a Hunter or better to do their alignments. I think it's around $160, but it's a one time cost and you align your car for free for as long as you own it after that. IMHO, much better deal than AI, but AI has awesome customer service and got my car out 15 minutes faster than they quoted me.
If you want anything other than stock alignment definately go to AI. If you want to save money and keep something very similar to stock alignment, I'd find a lifetime warranty place.
If you want anything other than stock alignment definately go to AI. If you want to save money and keep something very similar to stock alignment, I'd find a lifetime warranty place.
Originally Posted by mr wicked
theres a place in walnut creek called alignment services, he kicks ***, i dont have his # handy but he specializes in alignments and also does tires. he does the alignments on our race car as well...
Yes, very good service. My gf's sister took her wrecked buick in and he was very professional. They couldnt do a whole lot due to the damage done but he did as much as he could....and he didnt even charge
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just had my car aligned again at auto innovations def top notch .... great guys over there get you in and out as soon as possible with only the highest of quality work....
i got 4 wheel alignment done there they had to adjust front and rear still was finished in a hour for $100
they are on minnis circle in milpitas
i got 4 wheel alignment done there they had to adjust front and rear still was finished in a hour for $100
they are on minnis circle in milpitas
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Originally Posted by WillysPU
+1 for Roger Kraus, this is a true racing shop capable of very good alignments and computer balancing. If you plan to track your car at hpdes or have coil overs this is the place to go. Brandon Krause races his own cars as well as aligns racers like Gary Sheenan.
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