Firestone Alignment - any reason I shouldn't
08-10-2011, 10:47 AM
#11
Originally Posted by chimps' timestamp='1312992782' post='20864912
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
Thanks for the input. Can you tell me which Firestone it is? They tell me that this deal is transferable to all the dealers, so if it's not to far, I'll go there.
i've been really happy with his work - it's local and easy.
however, firestones are notorious for being slow... one day my car was there for like 3.5 hours, and another it was there for 45 min...sooooo, if you do go to that firestone, there's an in-n-out in the parking lot and a mall for you to walk around if u chose to stick around while they do their work. i usually just drop my car off and have my girl drive separately so i can leave off site and go run errands in the meantime.
i've never noticed any damage to my car while they try to get it up on the alignment rack, however i'm not nearly as slammed as some out there either
if you got more questions, let me know
08-10-2011, 10:57 AM
#12
Originally Posted by davidc1' timestamp='1312996023' post='20865158
if the computer printout says what it says, and it's what you want, how can it be "bad"?
Well that's pretty frickin' lame. Did they fix it?
08-10-2011, 10:59 AM
#13
Originally Posted by davidc1' timestamp='1312995962' post='20865149
[quote name='chimps' timestamp='1312992782' post='20864912']
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
Thanks for the input. Can you tell me which Firestone it is? They tell me that this deal is transferable to all the dealers, so if it's not to far, I'll go there.
i've been really happy with his work - it's local and easy.
however, firestones are notorious for being slow... one day my car was there for like 3.5 hours, and another it was there for 45 min...sooooo, if you do go to that firestone, there's an in-n-out in the parking lot and a mall for you to walk around if u chose to stick around while they do their work. i usually just drop my car off and have my girl drive separately so i can leave off site and go run errands in the meantime.
i've never noticed any damage to my car while they try to get it up on the alignment rack, however i'm not nearly as slammed as some out there either
if you got more questions, let me know
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Ahh, good. I live in Corona, but make it down to OC once a week. But it would still be nice to have a closer one.
08-10-2011, 11:16 AM
#14
yeah, i would def. opt for a closer alignment place, it makes everything easier.
happy searching, and hope you find a good guy to do ur alignment work
Thanks for the input. Can you tell me which Firestone it is? They tell me that this deal is transferable to all the dealers, so if it's not to far, I'll go there.
i go to the firestone at the laguna hills mall. miguel is the only guy i ask for. he's an older gentleman who is their lead alignment guy from what i understand. he told me he's done alignments for a bunch of s2k's, so that made my decision easier for me to get their lifetime package
i've been really happy with his work - it's local and easy.
however, firestones are notorious for being slow... one day my car was there for like 3.5 hours, and another it was there for 45 min...sooooo, if you do go to that firestone, there's an in-n-out in the parking lot and a mall for you to walk around if u chose to stick around while they do their work. i usually just drop my car off and have my girl drive separately so i can leave off site and go run errands in the meantime.
i've never noticed any damage to my car while they try to get it up on the alignment rack, however i'm not nearly as slammed as some out there either
if you got more questions, let me know
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Ahh, good. I live in Corona, but make it down to OC once a week. But it would still be nice to have a closer one.
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happy searching, and hope you find a good guy to do ur alignment work
Originally Posted by chimps' timestamp='1313002035' post='20865570
[quote name='davidc1' timestamp='1312995962' post='20865149']
[quote name='chimps' timestamp='1312992782' post='20864912']
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
[quote name='chimps' timestamp='1312992782' post='20864912']
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
Thanks for the input. Can you tell me which Firestone it is? They tell me that this deal is transferable to all the dealers, so if it's not to far, I'll go there.
i've been really happy with his work - it's local and easy.
however, firestones are notorious for being slow... one day my car was there for like 3.5 hours, and another it was there for 45 min...sooooo, if you do go to that firestone, there's an in-n-out in the parking lot and a mall for you to walk around if u chose to stick around while they do their work. i usually just drop my car off and have my girl drive separately so i can leave off site and go run errands in the meantime.
i've never noticed any damage to my car while they try to get it up on the alignment rack, however i'm not nearly as slammed as some out there either
if you got more questions, let me know
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Ahh, good. I live in Corona, but make it down to OC once a week. But it would still be nice to have a closer one.
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08-10-2011, 08:05 PM
#15
Typically racers want the alignment set to a tenth of a degree. I've been to alignment shops where they call that a "precision alignment", or they don't even understand why you would want that. They have a computer that tells them the manufacturer's specs, and if all the numbers light up green, then the car is properly aligned and they don't need to touch it.
I expect that the "lifetime alignment" deal was intended to cover that level of accuracy -- otherwise it would have to cost more. I can easily imagine them taking that position if you take too much advantage of the deal...
I expect that the "lifetime alignment" deal was intended to cover that level of accuracy -- otherwise it would have to cost more. I can easily imagine them taking that position if you take too much advantage of the deal...
08-11-2011, 04:16 AM
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I pay $100 each time. Boy do I wish I could just pay one lifetime lump sum.
Last year I did 6
This year Im doing my second on Tuesday.
8 alignments= $800
fml
I think I'm going to start doing them
Myself though
Last year I did 6
This year Im doing my second on Tuesday.
8 alignments= $800
fmlI think I'm going to start doing them
Myself though
08-11-2011, 06:22 AM
#17
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I really like being able to do my own alignments. It's not that hard if you have a level place to do it, it just takes a little practice. I have gotten it very wrong a few times but I have got it down now. I don't have to worry if I am working on the car Saturday before a race about getting it done before the alignment shop closes, or if I just want to try a little more/less toe. The first few times you do it you may want to take to in to the shop and have them check it on their machine.
08-11-2011, 11:00 AM
#18
Whew...that's a lot of dough! I'd at least try to cut a deal with them.
Recently I went to the place that I used to get oil changes at (it was $39 for synthetic) cause the advertise a $49 4 wheel alignment. Great deal I thought!
Until when I got there...they said the $49 covers checking the alignment. If anything needs adjustment, they charge extra! By the adjustment even! Like, an extra $49 for toe, and $39 for camber and $49 for caster, etc.!!
I left.
08-11-2011, 11:21 AM
#19
John (or Johnny) at La Habra location (Imperial and Beach) can do wonders.
he's also a fellow S2k owner and he can work on spec you want, IF he is available.
verdict is, if you can get the alignment the specs you want, then i think it is a good deal.
he's also a fellow S2k owner and he can work on spec you want, IF he is available.
verdict is, if you can get the alignment the specs you want, then i think it is a good deal.
08-11-2011, 08:37 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by davidc1' timestamp='1312995962' post='20865149
[quote name='chimps' timestamp='1312992782' post='20864912']
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
i have a lifetime deal at a firestone in so cal.
it works for me for my basic needs. i'm lowered on spec-r's so i'm not getting cornerweighted and all that. there is only 1 guy in the shop i request to work on my car and he's able to give me custom alignment settings - he'll even ask if your driving style, etc if you talk to him. apparently lots of dudes who race and also those who have lifted trucks go to him..dunno if that's true but he's been good so far. i've already got my money's worth for the price of the lifetime package
Thanks for the input. Can you tell me which Firestone it is? They tell me that this deal is transferable to all the dealers, so if it's not to far, I'll go there.
i've been really happy with his work - it's local and easy.
however, firestones are notorious for being slow... one day my car was there for like 3.5 hours, and another it was there for 45 min...sooooo, if you do go to that firestone, there's an in-n-out in the parking lot and a mall for you to walk around if u chose to stick around while they do their work. i usually just drop my car off and have my girl drive separately so i can leave off site and go run errands in the meantime.
i've never noticed any damage to my car while they try to get it up on the alignment rack, however i'm not nearly as slammed as some out there either
if you got more questions, let me know
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I used to go to Miguel as well! I stopped going though as they don't really have ramps and it was very hard to get my car up. I wasn't even that low but my car was bottoming out at the top of the ramp.