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    Default Alignment on Lowered Cars......

    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?
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    Theres only one place....Gran Turismo....Jeff is going to make fun of you but he will align it and it will be right

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    Acura and Honda Specialist off Tara Blvd. Tom and Josh did my alignment.

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    ahhh if im gonna pay $150 for an alignment i might as well do it ALL IE get a camber kit and shit .
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    I don't remember mine being near that much. But I'm not 100% what I paid.

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Revmaynard View Post
    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.


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    Not in Cobb... but Mahdavi did mine. i am dropped ~2in. and i was having the same toe issues on my hatch

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    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

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    but they are also toed out that would explain the loose feeling at higher speeds
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    Quote Originally Posted by Revmaynard View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    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
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    no shit really?

    LOL

    My camber isnt that bad, i just need the TOE fixed, guess ill just make the trek to Toms shop
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    Ok, so I asked a similar question. Did I get looked over
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    Quote Originally Posted by BluesClues View Post
    Ok, so I asked a similar question. Did I get looked over
    Toms shop Acura Honda Specialists in Jonesboro

    Maybe we can get a 2 for 1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    Toms shop Acura Honda Specialists in Jonesboro

    Maybe we can get a 2 for 1
    Good idea!!!!
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    G&S and they can take ur camber out without a camber kit, thats were I always go...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    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

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    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....
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    Quote Originally Posted by j0natell0 View Post
    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
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    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

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    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.......
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    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

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

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    Butler Tire in Marietta is where I went. (it was the only place where i could get on the alignment rack)

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    Quote Originally Posted by 00CiViC00 View Post
    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

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Baller View Post
    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
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