| Vancouver Auto Chat 2016 VAC Community Head Moderator: Raid3n |
 | | 
10-02-2017, 11:24 AM
|
#1 | | NEWBIE ACCOUNT!
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 13
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Alignment shop recommendations
Hello,
I replaced my front lower control arms over the weekend and now need alignment.
Could you recommend a good shop that is open to working with a DIY 'mechanic' and has decent prices?
I also need to do a bunch of work on my rear end but that is not tragic, and I need to get the car on the road while I wait for parts. So I'd be looking to do front end now and rear end later. A shop that could accommodate that would be great.
Thanks!
| 
|  | |
10-02-2017, 11:33 AM
|
#2 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C.
Posts: 1,012
Thanked 5,643 Times in 426 Posts
Failed 27 Times in 12 Posts
|
speed syndicate
| |
| | |
10-02-2017, 11:37 AM
|
#3 | | Head of HR....have a seat on that couch
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Coquitlam
Posts: 21,877
Thanked 15,598 Times in 4,324 Posts
Failed 284 Times in 130 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by w_tech  Could you recommend a good shop that is open to working with a DIY 'mechanic' and has decent prices? | I don't get what you mean by this? Lots of people install their own parts, then get an alignment.
I'd suggest Speed Syndicate or Westcoast Alignment
__________________ feedback
Originally posted by v.b.
can we stop, my pussy hurts...
Originally posted by asian_XL
fliptuner, I am gonna grab ur dick and pee in your face, then rub shit all over my face...:lol
Originally posted by Fei-Ji
haha i can taste the cum in my mouth
Originally posted by FastAnna
when I was 13 I wanted to be a video hoe so bad RSUV #7 | |
| | |
10-03-2017, 11:32 AM
|
#4 | | I'll never be Diggy, no matter how hard I try
Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: ☺
Posts: 5,011
Thanked 2,111 Times in 633 Posts
Failed 59 Times in 40 Posts
|
DIy mechanic? does that mean you'll go to their shop for an alignment but will bark orders at the tech?
| |
| | |
10-03-2017, 11:47 AM
|
#5 | | Head of HR....have a seat on that couch
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Coquitlam
Posts: 21,877
Thanked 15,598 Times in 4,324 Posts
Failed 284 Times in 130 Posts
|
That's a good way to get charged triple
__________________ feedback
Originally posted by v.b.
can we stop, my pussy hurts...
Originally posted by asian_XL
fliptuner, I am gonna grab ur dick and pee in your face, then rub shit all over my face...:lol
Originally posted by Fei-Ji
haha i can taste the cum in my mouth
Originally posted by FastAnna
when I was 13 I wanted to be a video hoe so bad RSUV #7 | |
| | |
10-03-2017, 12:16 PM
|
#6 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: van
Posts: 258
Thanked 211 Times in 37 Posts
Failed 112 Times in 22 Posts
|
Superstore
| |
| | |
10-03-2017, 01:46 PM
|
#7 | | Banned (ABWS)?
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 19,290
Thanked 4,050 Times in 1,728 Posts
Failed 434 Times in 211 Posts
|
Alpha 1 Automotive
| |
| | |
10-03-2017, 01:50 PM
|
#8 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,745
Thanked 691 Times in 275 Posts
Failed 155 Times in 43 Posts
|
dynamic performance in richmond
| |
| | |
10-03-2017, 06:41 PM
|
#9 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Van604
Posts: 2,921
Thanked 2,280 Times in 631 Posts
Failed 98 Times in 40 Posts
|
aria auto in richmond, or speed syndicate in bby, depends where you are... both shops are top notch
__________________
Proud member of GRAPE Great Revscene Action Photographers Enthusiasts
AE101 Rolla 96' //Sold
RPS13 240SX 90' //STOLEN
RMS13 240SX 91' //Scrapped
RHS13 240SX 90' //Scrapped
S35 Rogue 12' //Gifted to Parents
GD 6MT Elantra 13' //Sold
CZ4A 5MT GSR Evo 08' // Totalled
Ioniq DCT 19' //Traded in
NA MX-5 5MT 97' // Sold
Prius Prime 21' //Traded in
Tesla Model 3 RWD DD
GSX-R 600 K5' Mental Therapy
Prius Prime 24' New Kids Carrier
| 
| | |
10-03-2017, 08:01 PM
|
#10 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richmond
Posts: 650
Thanked 590 Times in 182 Posts
Failed 7 Times in 3 Posts
|
Had good experiences at CG Motorsports and Drive Hard in Richmond.
| |
| | |
07-26-2022, 05:06 PM
|
#11 | | not the mod you're looking for
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,743
Thanked 1,537 Times in 556 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 32 Posts
|
Bumping this-- I know the usual alignment question I see is for getting alignments for lowered cars-- what about lifted vehicles?
I'm entering the world of overlanding and have a 3" lift going in; I know the typical answer is Dale's, but they're quite the trek.
Where do the overlanders go these days for alignments?
| |
| | |
07-26-2022, 07:36 PM
|
#12 | | Performance Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Richmond
Posts: 16,680
Thanked 17,381 Times in 5,815 Posts
Failed 291 Times in 187 Posts
|
Dale’s shouldn’t be the “normal” answer, overcharges and not special
| |
| | |
07-26-2022, 07:49 PM
|
#13 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ricemond
Posts: 9,235
Thanked 10,763 Times in 3,865 Posts
Failed 480 Times in 243 Posts
|
my dealer charges about 150 bucks for their digital alignment. How much are indies charging nowadays?
| |
| | |
07-26-2022, 08:00 PM
|
#14 | | Performance Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Richmond
Posts: 16,680
Thanked 17,381 Times in 5,815 Posts
Failed 291 Times in 187 Posts
|
$130-150 is normal
| |
| | |
07-26-2022, 09:15 PM
|
#15 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,857
Thanked 11,535 Times in 4,718 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
|
68style is correct. For more involved setups like camber kits, corner balancing etc. that stuff can run anywhere from $700-$1000 depending on where you go and what you do.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off. | | |
| | |
07-26-2022, 10:01 PM
|
#16 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,193
Thanked 5,428 Times in 864 Posts
Failed 36 Times in 32 Posts
|
Drivehard is $120 for a 'normal' 4 wheel alignment. Just took 2 cars to them and am really happy with their work.
| |
| | |
07-27-2022, 02:57 PM
|
#17 | | I STILL don't get it
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 477
Thanked 894 Times in 171 Posts
Failed 33 Times in 9 Posts
|
Yume Sport or Pacific Alignment
| |
| | |
08-03-2022, 02:37 PM
|
#18 | | not the mod you're looking for
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,743
Thanked 1,537 Times in 556 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 32 Posts
|
I tried Drive hard and Speed Syndicate, and unfortunately they don't touch alignment shims.
I'll try the rest of the recommendations here and report back on who will touch the shims lol
Last edited by FN-2199; 08-04-2022 at 12:55 AM.
| |
| | |
08-03-2022, 02:42 PM
|
#19 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,688
Thanked 3,849 Times in 999 Posts
Failed 371 Times in 116 Posts
|
One of those listed made my car stank like cigs. Smelled like someone was hitting a pack of darts in it when i got it back.
Gross
| |
| | |
08-03-2022, 03:00 PM
|
#20 | | Performance Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Richmond
Posts: 16,680
Thanked 17,381 Times in 5,815 Posts
Failed 291 Times in 187 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by trollface One of those listed made my car stank like cigs. Smelled like someone was hitting a pack of darts in it when i got it back.
Gross | Sorry about that, I didn't think you'd be back... dat sun  | |
| | |
08-03-2022, 05:50 PM
|
#21 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,857
Thanked 11,535 Times in 4,718 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by FN-2199 I tried Drive hard and Speed Syndicate, and unfortunately they don't touch alignment shims.
I'll try the rest of the recommendations here and report back on who does actually will touch the shims lol | Okay, when you talk about using shims for alignment, it isn't a regular alignment anymore. Not surprised Drivehard or Speed Syndicate won't touch it. You'll have to take it to a specialty alignment shop or speed shop.
I know it's not popular here on RS but if you need an alignment and part of it involves shims, give Blitzkrieg Autowerks a try. They do alignment of Porsche cup cars, GT cars, and what have you and part of the suspension setup requires shims for the GT3 lower control arms.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off. | | |
| | |
08-03-2022, 06:06 PM
|
#22 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,688
Thanked 3,849 Times in 999 Posts
Failed 371 Times in 116 Posts
|
What do the shims? What do you need it?
| |
| | |
08-03-2022, 11:43 PM
|
#23 | | not the mod you're looking for
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,743
Thanked 1,537 Times in 556 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 32 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes Okay, when you talk about using shims for alignment, it isn't a regular alignment anymore. Not surprised Drivehard or Speed Syndicate won't touch it. You'll have to take it to a specialty alignment shop or speed shop.
I know it's not popular here on RS but if you need an alignment and part of it involves shims, give Blitzkrieg Autowerks a try. They do alignment of Porsche cup cars, GT cars, and what have you and part of the suspension setup requires shims for the GT3 lower control arms. | Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give em a ring! Quote:
Originally Posted by trollface What do the shims? What do you need it? | Recently did a suspension lift on my 02 Rodeo; the front lift is just a torsion bar crank but the only way to adjust camber and caster is via alignment shims (if they're even off)
| |
| | |
08-04-2022, 06:02 AM
|
#24 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,857
Thanked 11,535 Times in 4,718 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
|
You might be in luck. Blitzkrieg does off-roading in a Mercedes G-wagen so there is a possibility they can sort out your alignment.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off. | | |
| | |
08-09-2022, 09:12 AM
|
#25 | | not the mod you're looking for
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,743
Thanked 1,537 Times in 556 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 32 Posts
| Update for those with alignment shims: Blitzkreig does indeed touch alignment shims, however, they will only touch performance vehicles. They did recommend me a couple of shops, one of them being Coastal Auto.
I gave Coastal Auto a ring, and they definitely do alignments for shims.
| |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:21 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
