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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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Jason-Hummm idk, I couldn't look their working area. Had no window to watch unless you walk around to side of building. Ground alignment rack?...I never saw any other shops had ground rack...is that new? Or am I newbi
Its actually semi new, i noticed it about 2 years ago that the newer NTB locations were all getting In ground alignment racks.

most are J beam brand - which are nice because you can shoot with the car in the air - great for my xterra.

but the inground feature is what i look for when doing my lowered Z.

see the pics of how the inground is in a pit versus the above ground ramp style older alignment racks that are hard for lowered cars to get up on.

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Wow that's nice. I might try look if I go back for alignment. Thanks for info bro!

Edit: yeah, my z had 1" lowerd and they had hard time to putting my z on older alignment rack. I'm sure that place I went couple days ago has ground ones because its pretty new.

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Brrrr......it's getting pretty cold out there.

Might even snow on the first day of Spring !

I was loving the nice 65-70 degree weather. I hope it comes back soon.
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chef-J
Jason-Hummm idk, I couldn't look their working area. Had no window to watch unless you walk around to side of building. Ground alignment rack?...I never saw any other shops had ground rack...is that new? Or am I newbi

Edit: chris,
how was ur trip?
There's 2 NTB that I know of with in ground alignment racks and 1 firestone. 1 NTB located in Grand Prairie near Jason the other in Grapevine. The firestone I go to is in Crowley, TX off of 35 in BFE. I see a new firestone in Mansfield they might have an in ground I might have to go check it out since it's closer.
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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what about the firestone on 20 and great southwest? that one have in ground or no?
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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I don't think so. I've called most of them the only one firestone in the metro with one is that one in Crowley.
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Some Firestone has it now? Nice. I don't really go to firestone but its good to know new stuff!!! Lol
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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i found a puddle spot but i need a photographer!
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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puddle spot?
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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puddle spot?
you park your car next to it and take a picture with your car reflecting from the puddle
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Ohhh haha makes sense. Sounds awesome but I wouldn't be able to do a shoot tonight
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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I am tired of being cold...
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Sleet in Lewisville.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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I HATE this weather!!!
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Chef-J
I HATE this weather!!!
I agree.... I thought we were done with this...
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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I agree.... I thought we were done with this...
I worked through the winter storm yesterday from 5am to 3pm (outside). I wish it was done.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 05:04 AM
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Damn sir, I miss working outside all of the time but this winter has been brutal, and a lot longer than normal it seems.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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I feel like the forums need CPR... Geez... WHERE IS EVERYONE!!!???
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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^^ Out enjoying the weather?
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Enjoying the extended winter? It was so nice during the week.
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