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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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How much should an alignment cost?

....and I'm not talking about the lifetime Firestone deal.

And does anyone know of someone near me who can perform this service? thx.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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NTB 3 year alignment unlimited miles... i go in every time i change tires. 143.99

You can get a simple base one for about $70
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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I got a buddy at the dealership that does my alignment to my specs for $40.

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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bluej20
NTB 3 year alignment unlimited miles... i go in every time i change tires. 143.99

You can get a simple base one for about $70
Does NTB have all of the factory specs for the Evo? I remember seeing some weird ones on there like cross camber and cross toe (WTF?) the last time the dealer did my alignment.

How often does NTB restrict you to getting an alignment?
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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I think the main concern should be precision and that depends entirely on the operator, provided adequate equipment. However I realize that many of us would like to save some money whenever possible. For those of you in NE Philly there are at least 2 shops that are willing to work with you to achieve the desired results. Otherwise, even there, expect a run of the mill job if you order OEM specs
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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As an Alignment Tech the normal price I charge is $59.99 for a Thrust Angle, $69.99 for a 4 wheel. Autocross to your custom spec is $69.99 as well as any race ones.
I'll helpout some of the local guys and normally charge $40.00 or so and I always offer a 3 Month Warranty
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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What is 'NTB?' I want -2 camber up front and 1.3 to 1.5 in the rear. Zero toe.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Any good shop should be able to do that. Talk with their alignment guy. Once they see the car they usually get interested if they are a car guy. Tell him what you use the car for. Tell him you would like to sit in the car to get all points exactly right. Get the before/after print out.

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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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$50 for a good basic alignment out here.

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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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$50 for a good basic alignment out here.

you say out here with no location provided

very helpful...
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