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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Question Recommendation on place in San Diego to do my alignment?

Getting the car lowered, so I need reputable place in the San Diego area to do my alignment. Suggestions?

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 12:20 AM
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you can do th einstall / alignment if you want to make a drive up to (map quest) 91010

Did you want lowering springs? cuz i can get TEIN / JIC / EIBACH / etc....
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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I believe TrueLine can do it. They usually cater to lowered cars and such. I brought my car to them a long time ago. Somewhere in Lemon Grove?
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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why not mossy nissan?
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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I got mine done at Mossy (Kearny Mesa) but then again, I'm stock.....
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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You can also try Mossy Oceanside. (although a bit further)
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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I called Mossy, but they said because my car is lowered, they wouldn't be able to accomodate it.

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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Clarence Brown Alignment in Clairmont Mesa. My Z was lowered on Eibach Springs, and they had no problem with it. This place is supposedly the best alignment shop in SD.
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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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How much?

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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Check out Beeline in the PB/Clairmont area.

http://www.beelinebrakes.com/

Great customer service. I got a 4-wheel-allignment on my lowered WRX for ~$50, plus a free brake inspection. I won't go anywhere else.
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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Clarence Brown seems to be the consensus in a few of the other forums. Any other suggestions in SD before I make an appointment?
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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for many years i've heard Brown was the best, and they're local.
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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the problem with clarence brown, and beeline, is that they do not do it with the lasers or a computer. allthough they might be good for cars with high profile tires (70 or 80 series) they will not be good for low profile tires. i go to evan's tire on convoy (i have been there 3 times already) and they do a very good, and accurate job. they also provide a computer pritout.

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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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what did you lower the car with?
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by protocav
the problem with clarence brown, and beeline, is that they do not do it with the lasers or a computer. allthough they might be good for cars with high profile tires (70 or 80 series) they will not be good for low profile tires. i go to evan's tire on convoy (i have been there 3 times already) and they do a very good, and accurate job. they also provide a computer pritout.

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Chad, I had the same concern with Clarence Brown and their old skool equipment, but many people with low profile tires still recommend them. I lowered my cousin's Mustang (using Eibach's)and the camber was all out of whack. Their shop was able to bring the camber back within reason, where other shops could not. We can discuss when you stick my new springs in

Jim, I decided to go with Z H-Techs after going over the numerous pro's and con's. Perf Nissan matched another vendors price and got them to me in one day
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Here are the shops I'm considering along with those that recommended them:

Clarence Brown (Group 5 and s2ki.com)
Trueline on Convoy (Speed Alliance and Dave Turner Motorsports)
Pann Auto (trust your car with them?)

Any input?

BTW, the s2ki guys rave about this place called West End Alignment in Torrance. Too far to drive
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Mossy in Escondidlo said they couldn't do mine cause of my Nismo shocks (?? but they sell them...??), but Mossy in Poway did it, and were just as confused since they said they've got the same equipment. *shrug* I think some just don't want to do it.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Preston Tire in La Mesa
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Milo Johnson in Escondido is also very good place.
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Thanks for the recommendations everyone. I have to get this done before Friday. More referrals are welcome.
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