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Vteckidd
09-22-2009, 11:21 PM
Ok so my CRX is in dire need of an alignment. I dont have a camber kit, but its my TOE that is way out. I replaced my Tie Rod ends and need to go somewhere that isnt run by some old man thats going to tell me they cant align a lowered car.

My car is not pounded on the ground at all, i just need the toe adjusted.

Anyone recommend a place in COBB COUNTY?
Big Baller
09-22-2009, 11:25 PM
Theres only one place....Gran Turismo....Jeff is going to make fun of you but he will align it and it will be right

And its not in Cobb County...suck it up
Revmaynard
09-22-2009, 11:27 PM
Acura and Honda Specialist off Tara Blvd. Tom and Josh did my alignment.
Vteckidd
09-22-2009, 11:27 PM
ahhh if im gonna pay $150 for an alignment i might as well do it ALL IE get a camber kit and shit .
Revmaynard
09-22-2009, 11:29 PM
I don't remember mine being near that much. But I'm not 100% what I paid.
BluesClues
09-22-2009, 11:33 PM
OOOOOOoooooooooooo I have this same problem!!! Matter of fact I got a new tire like 3 weeks ago, but couldn't get an alignment done because my car is too low to go on their lift. I need someone who does it here in Newnan or nerby
Barefoot
09-22-2009, 11:44 PM
I don't remember mine being near that much. But I'm not 100% what I paid.
59.99 front 49.99 back or some shit.
uproot
09-22-2009, 11:44 PM
Not in Cobb... but Mahdavi did mine. i am dropped ~2in. and i was having the same toe issues on my hatch
Vteckidd
09-22-2009, 11:51 PM
the toe has been out for some time, it feels REALLY squirely at high speeds. I looked at it today dead on and you can see the front wheels look like this

/ \

but they are also toed out that would explain the loose feeling at higher speeds
Vteckidd
09-22-2009, 11:52 PM
I don't remember mine being near that much. But I'm not 100% what I paid.

Tom has done all my alignments in the past, but i didnt want to drive all the way down there for a simple toe issue, but if i have to i will.
uproot
09-22-2009, 11:52 PM
the toe has been out for some time, it feels REALLY squirely at high speeds. I looked at it today dead on and you can see the front wheels look like this

/ \

but they are also toed out that would explain the loose feeling at higher speeds


Yes, mine was exactly the same. Totally different since I had it aligned.
Catnip
09-23-2009, 04:01 AM
Tom has done all my alignments in the past, but i didnt want to drive all the way down there for a simple toe issue, but if i have to i will.


Toe out/in + camber = Tires GONE fast. My Miata ate the front tires in 2 weeks from this.

Get the camber kit though, it'll help with traction ;)
Vteckidd
09-23-2009, 10:45 AM
no shit really?

LOL

My camber isnt that bad, i just need the TOE fixed, guess ill just make the trek to Toms shop
BluesClues
09-23-2009, 10:48 AM
Ok, so I asked a similar question. Did I get looked over :thinking:
Vteckidd
09-23-2009, 10:52 AM
Ok, so I asked a similar question. Did I get looked over :thinking:

Toms shop Acura Honda Specialists in Jonesboro

Maybe we can get a 2 for 1
BluesClues
09-23-2009, 10:53 AM
Toms shop Acura Honda Specialists in Jonesboro

Maybe we can get a 2 for 1
Good idea!!!! :yes:
Turbodude06
09-23-2009, 11:00 AM
G&S and they can take ur camber out without a camber kit, thats were I always go...
gtikid
09-23-2009, 11:00 AM
Ok so my CRX is in dire need of an alignment. I dont have a camber kit, but its my TOE that is way out. I replaced my Tie Rod ends and need to go somewhere that isnt run by some old man thats going to tell me they cant align a lowered car.

My car is not pounded on the ground at all, i just need the toe adjusted.

Anyone recommend a place in COBB COUNTY?

Sounds like you're talking about Gran Turismo. Fuck that place.

I've heard Butler Tire in Alpharetta is pretty damn good
j0natell0
09-23-2009, 11:04 AM
Sounds like you're talking about Gran Turismo. Fuck that place.

I've heard Butler Tire in Alpharetta is pretty damn good

whats wrong wit grand turismo julian?

o i did my alignment at christian brothers on hudson bridge in mcdonough front and back for 60 bucks. They do lowered cars
Turbodude06
09-23-2009, 11:07 AM
Sounds like you're talking about Gran Turismo. Fuck that place.

I've heard Butler Tire in Alpharetta is pretty damn good

LOL at its even in ur sig, dang they must have F'd u over....
gtikid
09-23-2009, 11:09 AM
whats wrong wit grand turismo julian?

o i did my alignment at christian brothers on hudson bridge in mcdonough front and back for 60 bucks. They do lowered cars


LOL at its even in ur sig, dang they must have F'd u over....

I hate that place with a passion and I'll do whatever I can so that no one else gets fucked over or has to put up with their bullshit. They're a terrible business
Turbodude06
09-23-2009, 11:10 AM
I hate that place with a passion and I'll do whatever I can so that no one else gets fucked over or has to put up with their bullshit. They're a terrible business

Sucks man I've never heard of them.......
Vteckidd
09-23-2009, 11:21 AM
GT actually ive never had a problem with. THey are prob the best alignment shop in the state.

Some of the guys can be a little rough around the edges, but im sure they deal with a lot of BS
gtikid
09-23-2009, 11:26 AM
GT actually ive never had a problem with. THey are prob the best alignment shop in the state.

Some of the guys can be a little rough around the edges, but im sure they deal with a lot of BS

That's what I used to think, until I went there and he tells me they align race cars that are this low, but he can't do mine, and I should raise my car 4-5 inches :thinking:
00CiViC00
09-23-2009, 11:27 AM
Butler Tire in Marietta is where I went. (it was the only place where i could get on the alignment rack)
gtikid
09-23-2009, 11:28 AM
Butler Tire in Marietta is where I went. (it was the only place where i could get on the alignment rack)

Flat racks ftw...Kaufman off Peachtree Industrial has one too
tdurr
09-23-2009, 12:05 PM
meh, not sure how low ur crx is but i know the goodyear i use to work at would do Toe on lowered cars, the tech(Chris) said he coudnt do caster so yea... If u want their # pm me, they are located on old National Hwy.
AnthonyF
09-23-2009, 02:53 PM
Like so many others, GTE. Best place to go to, period.

-Ant.
Catnip
09-23-2009, 03:06 PM
no shit really?

LOL

My camber isnt that bad, i just need the TOE fixed, guess ill just make the trek to Toms shop

Just think about it, with toe out, it's losing traction essentially. Hence why it wears down tires. Then add camber and you're giving it uneven weight distribution on the tires.
Big Baller
09-23-2009, 03:41 PM
Again, there is no one better than GTE, they do all my racecars and street cars. If Jeff can't do your car right then he won't do it. Thats exactly what I like about them.
Vteckidd
09-23-2009, 03:43 PM
Again, there is no one better than GTE, they do all my racecars and street cars. If Jeff can't do your car right then he won't do it. Thats exactly what I like about them.

well i broke down and bought my ASR subframe brace, Function 7 LCA, Beaks Tie bar, Camber kit, and Type=1 Coilovers yesterday so when it all gets in ill have it installed and have them align it.

I was just looking for something realy simple to hold me over till then