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11-19-2005, 05:12 PM

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Cheap Wheel Alignment?

Hey guys... you know where is the best and cheap location to get a wheel alignment... I will lower my car soon so any suggestions... I prefer locations between Oakland and Fremont please. Also give me quotes if you know the prices I want to set up my budget as accurate as possible.

11-19-2005, 06:00 PM

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I go to Auto Innovations, and a 4 wheel alignment is $60.

There is also Motorpsort Techniques in Hayward, but I'm not sure how much Jack charges.

11-19-2005, 06:15 PM

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where is AutoInnovations located? have a address or website that I can goto?

I need to look up motorsport techniques.

11-19-2005, 06:18 PM

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well I just called ..... motorsports techniques... he said 85 since my car isn't stock bc I'm lowering it. Lowering cost more he said.... =/

11-19-2005, 06:24 PM

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Auto Innovations said 80 .... Well I guess I save five bucks.

11-19-2005, 06:25 PM

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Auto Innovations
1337 Minnis Circle
Milpitas, CA 95035
408.956.8004

Steve and Orlando are the owners and do not charge a "lowered car" fee.

They do all of my work, even with the camber on my lowered xb, and on my lowered Matrix.

11-19-2005, 06:26 PM

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Oh yeah, tell them Brad, from 886motorwerx, sent you.

11-19-2005, 06:27 PM

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The xB is only $60, maybe its because of the adjustable rear lower control arms on the tC?

11-19-2005, 08:46 PM

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The tC's suspension is MUCH more complex than the xB's, so I can understand the extra cost quoted.

(And the factory specs require the vehicle to be adjusted to stock ride height...)

To adjust the alignment on a lowered tC must require some sort of aftermarket tables or charts.

11-19-2005, 09:57 PM

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Auto Innovations said 80 .... Well I guess I save five bucks.

let me know which place you're going to. i need to do mine too...i'm leaning towards auto innovations since so many people here vouch for them.

11-19-2005, 11:10 PM

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Maximus, C2 Automotive in West Oakland on 7th Street should be able to do it also. Will is a good mechanic also.

11-22-2005, 07:38 AM

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I just took my tC on TRD springs into Auto Innovations for a mount and balance of new rims/tires and an alignment. Orlando was professional and courteous, and the job was done right. I'm taking my other car back there for an alignment once I get some time. Worth the drive from wherever you are.

11-22-2005, 04:09 PM

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That's why I've been going to them for over 10 years now.

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Maximus, C2 Automotive in West Oakland on 7th Street should be able to do it also. Will is a good mechanic also.

Would you recommend this place for general maintenance? I'd like to get a tune up on my box before I drive it to Oregon next month.

04-04-2006, 04:38 PM

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Can they fix a my negative camber due to coilovers?

James! let me know when your going!

04-04-2006, 09:14 PM

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Auto Innovations said 80 .... Well I guess I save five bucks.

let me know which place you're going to. i need to do mine too...i'm leaning towards auto innovations since so many people here vouch for them.

haha me three... I been needing it for awhile but I keep forgetting

04-04-2006, 11:05 PM

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if it means anything.. i can vouch for auto innovations as well..

04-04-2006, 11:08 PM

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I would spend $150 at firestone and get lifetime alignment. You can get an alignment for the lifetime of your tC!

04-05-2006, 08:35 PM

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^ American Tire Company has the same kind of promotion I believe.

04-05-2006, 08:44 PM

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I wish I would have known that America's Tire had a lifetime aligment plan. It's a good idea to get one.

Try to stay away from Firestone, though.

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