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Old Mar 10, 2008, 05:58 AM
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Fastrack automotive - Are you going to try to get one sooner then later?

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--Alignment day--
So speaking of alignments who would be interested in getting one and around when? I am going to be ordering camber plates this week but it can take 3-5 weeks to arrive.

I was thinking the weekend of April 19th. Weather should be getting better and clear of any snow. I am sure everyone will have any sort of coilovers installed by then as well. Let me know what everyone thinks and I can start working out a group day at fastrack.
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Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:18 AM
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what are their rates?
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Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:19 AM
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No, not getting one earlier, just debating getting new tires and having someone (with care put them on and dismount mine) or try to get through the summer with my set I have on now...which would probably be no good in any other weather than sunny and warm..

That week or around then is good for me..I'm in
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Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by anjapower
what are their rates?
Here is what i got for a quote


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The price per car would be $64.95 for a true 4 wheel alignment- no setting the toe and letting it go done here. The full corner weighting, cross weighting and 4 wheel alignment would be $185 per car and we really couldn’t do more than 3 of those on a day.
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Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:38 AM
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hmm I think I'm interested in the corner weighting...when do you have to let them know by?
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I used to do it by hand, and still do if its in a small or odd spot. But I use a 90* angle grinder that I have a small buffing wheel attachment for and just turn the air pressure down on the compressor and use that. Takes everything out in literally seconds. But like you said using a terry cloth and light presure does the trick too does the trick, just a lot of elbow grease. Just FYI also, use the rubbing compound on your head/tail lights if they have rock pits and scratches too. It takes everything out and makes them look brand new. I do it every 6 months or so and it keeps them looking like the day it rolled off the show room floor!
thx man. yeah i heard about the headlight trick. i think im going to try this soon. i was going to use a metal polish on the headlights though. i have some that i had bought for my rims. maybe i'll start off with the regular rubbing compound first since that should be less abrasive.
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Originally Posted by anjapower
hmm I think I'm interested in the corner weighting...when do you have to let them know by?
I'd like to get a final count in the next week or two and then email the guy at the shop.

So far I have:
4 wheel alignment - $65:
1. Turco

Coilover alignment with Corner Balancing - $190:
1. Crazymikie
2. Anja
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
--Alignment day--
So speaking of alignments who would be interested in getting one and around when? I am going to be ordering camber plates this week but it can take 3-5 weeks to arrive.

I was thinking the weekend of April 19th. Weather should be getting better and clear of any snow. I am sure everyone will have any sort of coilovers installed by then as well. Let me know what everyone thinks and I can start working out a group day at fastrack.
i am down for an alignment asap. btw, i figured out why my alignment is so out of whack... stupid balancing weights fell off one of my wheels! gunna try to get it fixed this week. i might just say f it tho since im switching rims so soon and i might be having my winters powdercoated.

edit: put me down for a simple 4 wheel

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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
i am down for an alignment asap. btw, i figured out why my alignment is so out of whack... stupid balancing weights fell off one of my wheels! gunna try to get it fixed this week. i might just say f it tho since im switching rims so soon and i might be having my winters powdercoated.
The weights should not effect the alignment.
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'd like to get a final count in the next week or two and then email the guy at the shop.

So far I have:
4 wheel alignment - $65:
1. Turco
2. Paulnsx

Coilover alignment with Corner Balancing - $190:
1. Crazymikie
2. Anja
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
The weights should not effect the alignment.
i feel a shimmy/shake in my seat... i think that would come from the wheel not being balanced properly. im also sure my alignment is somewhat off.
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Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
i feel a shimmy/shake in my seat... i think that would come from the wheel not being balanced properly. im also sure my alignment is somewhat off.
yeah you should get vibration if the wheel is not balanced. but if the car pulls in one direction other then straight it is the alignment.
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yeah the car doesn't pull. some shimmy/shake in my seat. also my steering has some vibration at certain speeds.
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Put me down for alignment please
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