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Where in SoCal are you guys getting alignments?

Old Sep 7, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Where in SoCal are you guys getting alignments?

I need an alignment. I am eating the inside of my drivers side tire. My car is lowered via star and I do ride in sportII mode.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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I’ve had good service and results from both West End and Johnson’s Alignment.

Modified suspensions and/or non-stock settings aren’t an issue for either outfit.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/west-end-alignment-gardena
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http://johnsonsalignment.com/
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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I will give them a call.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Both are great shops with excellent attention to detail. They will also dial in whatever alignment you want regardless of what the factory specs are.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Cost??
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 02:01 AM
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Another HUGE vote for West End Alignment. Darren is old school and DEFINITELY knows what he is doing!
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Cost please???
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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Definitely going to West End for my next alignment.
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Just make sure they record your specs, otherwise great shop. Fun to watch them work too. I got my alignment done and they didn't, so not sure what I'm running camber, toe wise.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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I've used Darren at West End with great result on my Porsche. Due to location, I tried a respected shop in Orange today and he said that he could not do it since he did not have computer to put the car in "alignment mode" that keeps the airmatic static.

I'm pretty sure Johnson's and West End do not have this and possibly only the dealer does but I'm NOT going there! So, can anyone comment on what technique the shop used to get an accurate alignment?

Thanks!
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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they used rulers and alignment tools, no electronics
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks for the quick response! I spoke with Darin at WE and got what I needed!
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BenzoBoi
Another HUGE vote for West End Alignment. Darren is old school and DEFINITELY knows what he is doing!
+1. I tried West End last month, they are very professional and were determined to give me the perfect alignment. The result? The best alignment I ever had!
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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+1! Darren and his son are top notch. West End Alignment is where i bring both my cars.

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