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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Default Good and cheap alignments San Diego

Any suggestions?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Yikers...Good and Cheap should not be put together in the same sentence!!! Talk to Reese Tuning in Santee...ask them when the next time Robispec is coming down for an alignment day...save your pennies and get it done right!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott@fontananissan
Yikers...Good and Cheap should not be put together in the same sentence!!! Talk to Reese Tuning in Santee...ask them when the next time Robispec is coming down for an alignment day...save your pennies and get it done right!!!

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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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word thanks.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Hello Pizzato16,

I have a recommendation for an alignment shop in San Diego.

It is Vista Brake Service and Supply.

I had lowered my MR2 Spyder with coilovers and needed an alignment.
The technician asked what type of alignment? Stock, race, autocross?
The alignment took about an hour and a half with adjustments, test drive and another adjustment with drive. I drove home and took it through some twisty roads. It handled very well.

Vista Brake gives you thirty days to return if the alignment is not satisfactory. The staff is very knowledgeable and professional.

Website is: http://vistabrake.com/

While in the area, you can check out Sportcarmotion in San Marcos.

Website is: http://www.sportcarmotion.com/

Travel up through the 78 freeway from Oceanside to Vista, then San Marcos. You can end your day with visit to Restaurant row in San Marcos. There are many eateries to satisfy most taste buds.

Website with directions: http://www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com/History.htm

After eating, Fry's is just around the corner at:
150 S Bent Ave
San Marcos, CA 92078-1202
(760) 566-1300

I hope this helps,
Lboy.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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^^ lol he just planned your whole day. I have heard good things about vista brake as well. I have used Rush motorsports in Santee, they can align your car the right way. they arent cheap but they arent going to break the bank either.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Vista Brake and Alignment is by far the best shop I've been to. They charged me $65 for a four wheel computerized alignment. Their tech, John, sets up SCCA cars. He asked what I liked/disliked about my G's handling, what I was trying to achieve,
took initial readings, made suggestions, and then the adjustments. Car has never felt better. He takes his time (1.5 hours) and is careful with your wheels, front bumper, etc.

Here are my alignment shop rankings (I've been to all):

1) Vista Brake and Alignment, $65.
2) Lutz Tire and Alignment on Market St, $95. They do a lot of SCCA as well. Terry is their tech.
3) Clarence Brown Alignment, ~$120. Nothing special, non-computerized, and expensive.
4) Big-O, $55 with a coupon. Not bad.

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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^Are you running any aftermarket A-arms at the moment SponGer?
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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^^No front A-arms, but I have Eibach toe bolts and camber arms in the rear to go along with my Sportlines and Tokicos.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Ill keep that in mind, thanks man!
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Grant, a g35driver member, works over at Goodyear. He's done a couple hundred G/Z's probably. Look him up on that forum, he posts in Socal and a lot of people know him.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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^^He's at Discount Tire now.
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