Lowered Alignment in Chicago?
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2003 E500 Sport, 1999 ML430 & Regal 402 Commodore
Lowered Alignment in Chicago?
Does anybody know of a Stealership in the Chicago or Northern Illinois area that will align a lowered car (W211)? I lowered my car with the "Washer" method & K-Mac Camber kit. Now my problem is my local western suburban stealership won't align a "modified" car! Your input is greatly appreicated.
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depends on the weather
Many dealerships have issues with "non-stock" cars because they do not have the needed expertise. They are very good at working on non-modified cars but, thinking outside of the box isn't their thing. Many local shops which work on high end cars are started by dealership tech who get tired of the "non-stock is wrong" mentality dealers typically project. Check uot the guys over at Chicago Performance and Tuning. They are a very professional shop that deals exclusively with German marques and are very well suited to deal with a modified Mercedes
www.gocpt.com
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Thanks for the tip. I was told by my local Stealership that the ABC suspension on the W211's needed to be "plugged" into the computer. Apparently they need a ride-height check & level. That being said, the alignment process is a dealer only, because no outside shops have the computer. Is that accurate? Either way, I'll call your recomendation. Thanks
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ABC is part of the Airmatic set up...right? I've got an 2003 E500 Sport. So I'm still stuck...nobody to do an alignment on a modified/lowered car. 
