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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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NEwbie here, shops in sac

Hi All

I'm a newb to subarus. Just got my 2002 WRX and love it.

My alignment is a bit off and so I need to take it to a shop to have it realigned.
Are there any specific shops that service subarus (other than dealers)? Or can I just take the wrx in to any old shop for the alignment? I'm not sure if the awd makes it more specialized or not for the common shop to do.

thanks!
Old May 8, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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DB Tuned would be the closest shop to you!

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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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Except, that I'm pretty sure he doesn't do alignment... any decent tire place should be able to handle your alignment. A lot of people like firestone and their lifetime alignment deal thing.
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Any tire shop or Subaru dealer will serve you well. Either of those two places will know how to do an AWD alignment.
Old May 8, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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I did Paul's alignment on his car back when I used to work for a shop
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Originally Posted by TTTWRX
Hi All

I'm a newb to subarus. Just got my 2002 WRX and love it.

My alignment is a bit off and so I need to take it to a shop to have it realigned.
Are there any specific shops that service subarus (other than dealers)? Or can I just take the wrx in to any old shop for the alignment? I'm not sure if the awd makes it more specialized or not for the common shop to do.

thanks!
Hello!

What are the symptoms?
What type of suspension do you have?

There are two shops near mine...Les Schwab & Scotty's...that do good work.
Old May 8, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Hello!

What are the symptoms?
What type of suspension do you have?

There are two shops near mine...Les Schwab & Scotty's...that do good work.
I checked the obvious, tire pressure, and it was fine. Car pulls a little to the right, that's about it.

-Prodrive blue springs
-Koni strut inserts
-Group-N top mounts
-Whiteline Comfort ALK
-Whiteline 22mm adjustable sway bars f/r
-Whiteline rear subframe lock bolt
Old May 8, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Old May 9, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TTTWRX
I checked the obvious, tire pressure, and it was fine. Car pulls a little to the right, that's about it.

-Prodrive blue springs
-Koni strut inserts
-Group-N top mounts
-Whiteline Comfort ALK
-Whiteline 22mm adjustable sway bars f/r
-Whiteline rear subframe lock bolt
How new are the tires?
Try swapping the two front tires from side to side.
If the car now pulls to the left, tire is suspect.
Old May 9, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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How new are the tires?
Try swapping the two front tires from side to side.
If the car now pulls to the left, tire is suspect.
tires are pretty new, Michelin Pilot Sport P2...
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