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Old 08-23-2008, 03:15 PM
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Hi, id like to know where yall are going for your alignments for lowered suspensions, and how much they charged, Preferrably in the SGV/Chino area. Thx!
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I'm looking to go to one in Torrence I hear they are extremely good and your car up the way you want it. Pricing should be reasonable I assume, not gonna pay dealership for that.
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Try your local Firestone and get their lifetime alignment package (~$160)...
Old 08-24-2008, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by r_seng
I'm looking to go to one in Torrence I hear they are extremely good and your car up the way you want it. Pricing should be reasonable I assume, not gonna pay dealership for that.
talkin about mworks? i believe they do corner balancing and all run a lil $$$ thats why i never got mine done lol
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You can try City Tire in South Gate.
Old 08-25-2008, 12:27 AM
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Go to Darren @ West End Alignment in Torrance/Gardena area. He does everything by hand and is ALWAYS dead on, based on what type of setup you want. WORTH THE DRIVE! Just a little tough to get an appointment in.
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just go to performance nissan dont they do it there?
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performance nissan is right around the corner from you where 210 and 605 meet
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I recommend Darren from West End alignment. Make sure you have sometime because he will spend a good amount of time perfecting your alignment. He is also higly recommended by most of the tuning shops in the Southbay area.
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IF you're in Torrance. then I'd recommend Steve Mitchell @ M-Workz off Gardena Blvd and Avalon Blvd.
http://www.m-workz.net/contact.html
16400 South Avalon Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248

Steve does alignment, corner balance, and all suspension related modifcations, including installs..
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Stokes Tire Pros in Santa Monica is a great place to go for performance alignments (and tires) if you're in the West LA area.
www.stokestirepros.com
1117 Santa Monica Blvd.
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anybody have an idea on costs with these places?
Old 08-26-2008, 10:29 PM
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can firestone be trusted? also... shops in SGV county preferred... and price too if avialable..
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
IF you're in Torrance. then I'd recommend Steve Mitchell @ M-Workz off Gardena Blvd and Avalon Blvd.
http://www.m-workz.net/contact.html
16400 South Avalon Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248

Steve does alignment, corner balance, and all suspension related modifcations, including installs..
+1

He has the fastest Time Attack 350Z in the country, worked on several professional race teams, and know's how to do things properly.

Yes corner-balancing is expensive, especially when you do it correctly (which most shops ive seen don't do right) -which greatly affects the cross weights of the car. I'm sure a simple alignment would be much cheaper though. Give him a ring! I take all my street and race cars to his shop.
Old 08-27-2008, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by stuntman
+1

He has the fastest Time Attack 350Z in the country, worked on several professional race teams, and know's how to do things properly.

Yes corner-balancing is expensive, especially when you do it correctly (which most shops ive seen don't do right) -which greatly affects the cross weights of the car. I'm sure a simple alignment would be much cheaper though. Give him a ring! I take all my street and race cars to his shop.
I hope you have an easier time trying to get a hold of him. I really want to take my car to him so I've called several times and have only been able to get a hold of him once. I couldn't leave voice mails because it's full. He mentioned to me that email is the best way to contact him so I've sent a couple of emails the past couple of weeks trying to get an appointment for install, corner balance, and alignment but have not received any sort of reply. I know he is very good at what he does and that he's very busy and may not have much free time to do additional work. Even if that was the case, a simple reply would have been appreciated. Given all that, I would still take my car to him if I can ever get an appointment. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by madpanda
You can try City Tire in South Gate.
+1 for city tire.
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Originally Posted by NismoP10
I hope you have an easier time trying to get a hold of him. I really want to take my car to him so I've called several times and have only been able to get a hold of him once. I couldn't leave voice mails because it's full. He mentioned to me that email is the best way to contact him so I've sent a couple of emails the past couple of weeks trying to get an appointment for install, corner balance, and alignment but have not received any sort of reply. I know he is very good at what he does and that he's very busy and may not have much free time to do additional work. Even if that was the case, a simple reply would have been appreciated. Given all that, I would still take my car to him if I can ever get an appointment. Good luck.

direct email:
"Steve" at "m-workz" dot net

he's a one man band for now-
Old 08-28-2008, 02:18 PM
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Bump for shops in eastern SGV near Diamond Bar/Chino Hills.
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Originally Posted by wasiu0607
Bump for shops in eastern SGV near Diamond Bar/Chino Hills.
You could try bear alignment in Glendora.

I'm in chino hills and make the trek out to westend in gardena for alignment.
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Originally Posted by Goyangyi
I recommend Darren from West End alignment. Make sure you have sometime because he will spend a good amount of time perfecting your alignment. He is also higly recommended by most of the tuning shops in the Southbay area.



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