Guest Hal Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Interesting, I just work at a "tire joint" yet I will say what needs done to correct whatever issue is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I totally believe that. Im glad know one can detect sarcasm. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I’m not saying all people that work at tire joints are retards. I’m just saying you go to a random tire or repair shop and 9 times out of 10 they will "toe and go" your ass to get you out the door. I guess I should have chosen my words better, (sadface). Im a victim of it, and being a mechanic, I like fellow mechanics to take some responsibility. Im sure you feel me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I do get ya. A lot of people prefer the toe and go method (I'm speaking of customers) after the adjustment procedures are explained to them. It all depends on the person and what they want. I know before I was a tech, I took my car to a firestone by my house to get aligned after I installed coil overs and CC plates. I put it on our machine and realized they did not adjust caster or camber, and they were both very out of spec. I would've liked for them to ask me if they could just do a toe and go alignment; although I would've said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 We do track cars by looking at stock specs and then adjust from there to an adequate track set up. Or in the case of the Formula Ford it is all done from scratch. So after stock specs the rest is just experience and believe me Dave and Pat have set up their fare share of AutoX and road racing cars. But yes from a setting alignment to "stock" settings the machine does 85% of the work. We check that EVERYTHING is within specs. Somtimes the owners bring in their own settings (track cars) and we oblige them and somtimes make suggestions to their settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baluchitherium4 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Can you guys ballpark a price I would expect to pay for the alignment? I just want to make sure I'm not paying to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Right around $70 at most places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 tire discount on hamilton is 40 bucks. thats if you just want straight steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baluchitherium4 Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I got quoted $120-$140 at Northend. I thought that was a bit high. I called them first because they are very close to where I live. Where does Derek work? What side of town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Downtown NTB, 4th and Long. I let him do the Formula, if that tells you anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I got quoted $120-$140 at Northend. I thought that was a bit high. I called them first because they are very close to where I live. But, they use lasers!!! I live right by there, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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