Notices
Northeast Region Includes CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT.

Philadelphia Car Meets

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:30 PM
  #6811  
chu's Avatar
chu
Evolved Member
iTrader: (72)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,831
Likes: 2
From: Philadelphia
Nick, I think a good alignment goes between $70 and $90. I've gone to sears over the years and they've done great for all of my stock specs. I'm going to RT this time since they have an awesome rack that does everything. Their base alignment is $80.
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:35 PM
  #6812  
BluesunsXIV's Avatar
Evolving Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: Philly
Originally Posted by chu
Nick, I think a good alignment goes between $70 and $90. I've gone to sears over the years and they've done great for all of my stock specs. I'm going to RT this time since they have an awesome rack that does everything. Their base alignment is $80.
wow seriously, i got ****ed over then when my "friend" told me he would do it for cheap, these places can do it for a lowered car too? Can the adjust the coilovers in the process too?
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:19 AM
  #6813  
dek0026's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,235
Likes: 4
From: PA
nick www.rttuning.com

they're your best bet with coilovers. may have to wait a little for an appointment.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:22 AM
  #6814  
Oakes's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Chester County, PA
I've heard RT is the place to go for an alignment, but like Dan said you may have to wait a while as they probably have a waiting list.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:40 AM
  #6815  
AlwaysinBoost's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 0
From: In da streetz
Originally Posted by Oakes
Marc, I've been driving high powered and exotic vehicles for the past 3 1/2 years with no issues until your car, the police at the scene did not think speed was a factor and it wasn't. If it was, then the insurance situation would have been much different. There was very little time to react when she pulled out because like myself AND the report said, she yielded at first which caused no counter reaction from me initially, and then proceeded to pull out when I was within 40-50 feet of her. On worn tires, in the rain, no matter what speed, the impact was going to be absorbed by the other vehicle regardless. I was wrong to take the vehicle out, I know this. However, I was not putting your car at risk and clearly you do not believe me but I am being honest with you here. I'm sorry that it accumulated to $13k in damage, but with that said, the vehicle has been repaired, you will be able to drive it again and I'm sure the body shop that you chose made it very much the same car it was before the accident. As I have said from the beginning, I am SORRY. If we could please stop this discussion now as it is seemingly going in circles.
Exactly what kind of driving is a detailer doing with those high powered cars? 3.5 years is a very short amount of time to be driving ANYTHING, you're only 20, so that means you've been driving exocits since the ripe old age of 16.5, I find that hard to believe. Considering it takes the average person 4 years to develope the driving skills the rest of the country has... yeah, I'd say that 3.5 years of experience driving high powered exotics makes you more then qualified.

How are you not putting a car at risk by driving it when you shouldnt? how is running one of your friends around NOT putting my car at risk? You keep saying your sorry, but you still are defending the fact that you were driving the car in the first place.

Just because its getting repaired it doesn't change the fact that the car will never be the same, it will now always have a huge black mark on its record because it was almost totalled. If/when I go to sell the car eventually that will deminish the value considerably.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:41 AM
  #6816  
AlwaysinBoost's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 0
From: In da streetz
If people don't want to hear about what happened to my car all they have to do is skip over the post, but I'm not keeping this a secrete anymore. Judging by the PM's I received people are interested to hear what happened. Apparently there was alot of behind the scene whispering going on, so I am glad the air could be cleared.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:42 AM
  #6817  
AlwaysinBoost's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 0
From: In da streetz
anyone who wants an alignment at RT is going to have to wait in line, I have two cars in front of you.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:01 AM
  #6818  
Oakes's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Chester County, PA
Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
Exactly what kind of driving is a detailer doing with those high powered cars? 3.5 years is a very short amount of time to be driving ANYTHING, you're only 20, so that means you've been driving exocits since the ripe old age of 16.5, I find that hard to believe. Considering it takes the average person 4 years to develope the driving skills the rest of the country has... yeah, I'd say that 3.5 years of experience driving high powered exotics makes you more then qualified.

How are you not putting a car at risk by driving it when you shouldnt? how is running one of your friends around NOT putting my car at risk? You keep saying your sorry, but you still are defending the fact that you were driving the car in the first place.

Just because its getting repaired it doesn't change the fact that the car will never be the same, it will now always have a huge black mark on its record because it was almost totalled. If/when I go to sell the car eventually that will deminish the value considerably.
What I was saying Marc was that while driving the car, as I have admitted multiple times I shouldn't have been doing, I was doing everything possible to not put it in harms way while driving it. I'm not defending driving the car, you're right by driving it I was putting it at risk, but I drove it in a manner as to not put it at more risk is what I have been trying to say. I understand it affects the value of the vehicle, and I can only hope you enjoy it again when you have it back. As far as my driving record/experience goes, I've done schools as well as training programs for Land Rover in accordance with Aston Martin for their employees. I'm 21, if that helps to adjust your numbers a little more accurately. In all, this discussion could please come to a close as we seem to be reiterating previous points that I've already confessed to, apologized for, have been handled and taken care of. I wish you the best with the car and everything else.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:03 AM
  #6819  
dek0026's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,235
Likes: 4
From: PA
...
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:18 AM
  #6820  
boostedtres's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 945
Likes: 0
From: Philly Burbs
so whose not doing any work today? Im sitting class bored. cant focus for crap. i know dek isnt doing any work haha. btw, anyone know the difference btween a seriously sprained wrist and a broken one? trying to avoid the doc and X ray...
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:20 AM
  #6821  
Oakes's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Chester County, PA
My understanding Ryan, is if it's too painful to move the hand then it is broken or fractured. If it's sprain, its more of a sore feeling but manageable. I'm no expert on the matter but I have ended up with both hands in casts before.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:20 AM
  #6822  
dek0026's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,235
Likes: 4
From: PA
ryan go see a doctor.

i guess all your other medical issues are sorted out. i thought you died from your pneumonia since you dropped of the face of the earth.....er website.

i actually have work to do but am so unmotivated. my vacation in october cant come soon enough.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:22 AM
  #6823  
Its a 7's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 487
Likes: 0
From: USA
I got class from 3-9 tonight. Definetley don't feel like going especially after the horrible day i had yesterday.


Anyone looking to by a set of slotted front rotors? Under 10,000 daily driven never raced miles. Pictures to come shortly but shoot me a pm if interested. Looking for $100 cash picked up.
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:31 AM
  #6824  
PeteyTurbo's Avatar
Evolved Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 10
From: Philadelphia
Originally Posted by Its a 7
I got class from 3-9 tonight. Definetley don't feel like going especially after the horrible day i had yesterday.


Anyone looking to by a set of slotted front rotors? Under 10,000 daily driven never raced miles. Pictures to come shortly but shoot me a pm if interested. Looking for $100 cash picked up.
You have something new pop up for sale like every week! One of theese days it will be something I need
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:39 AM
  #6825  
boostedtres's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 945
Likes: 0
From: Philly Burbs
thanks for the advice guys. i dont think its broken, because ive done that a couple times and i have a little mobility. its just been swollen for over a week, nasty bruising everywhere, and sharp pain to the touch on various bones. I probably should see a doc at some point.

nope, luckily i got over the peumonia. just been very busy lately. tonsils feel alright, still get tired pretty easy but doing well. lots of mucus and crap but hey, thats totally manageable.

thing thats got me worried is that across the hill at cornell, theres like 30 confirmed cases of swine flu, that wouldnt be cool, although apparently its not much worse than the normal flu.

hows everyone else doing? dek i bet your super busy all the time anyway, just giviing you a hard time. chus in 'bama right now...damn haha get after it son.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:20 PM.