Good Alignment Shop in Dallas

sidewinder740 · Apr 10th, 2003, 01:07 AM

I need to get my car's alignment straightened out. What's a reputable place that doesn't mind aligning lowered cars to spec?

darrick · Apr 10th, 2003, 06:18 AM

latinmax where you at?

98_1LE · Apr 10th, 2003, 09:42 AM

Lanes Automotive in Euless on Midway off of Euless Main (just north of 183).

I have been taking my car there for years and am a very satisfied customer. He will set the specs to whatever you want.

BlueBOB · Apr 10th, 2003, 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by 98_1LE
Lanes Automotive in Euless on Midway off of Euless Main (just north of 183).

I have been taking my car there for years and am a very satisfied customer. He will set the specs to whatever you want.

Wow that's far for alignment. I've heard some of the local Firestones are good. I think LatinMax knows of a good place.

Chris

2k2madmax · Apr 10th, 2003, 10:44 AM

Firestones are pretty good. They give a warranty as well. Lowereing should not affect them being able to get it to spec.

98_1LE · Apr 10th, 2003, 11:46 AM

Sorry Bob. I didn't know where you are coming from. Lanes is right around the corner from my office.

Lowering will directly affect camber, and may affect caster depending on the suspension design. Camber plates may be necessary to get "factory" alignment specs. Those are rarely ideal for performance or handling though. I prefer a little negative camber (-.2º to -.6º on a street car, and about -2.5º on a track car).

I am not familiar with the front suspension on these cars, but a lot of FWD cars do have much adjustment for alignment.

LatinMax · Apr 10th, 2003, 09:23 PM

Here I am.
You want it done right. Dallas Frame and Alignment is the only way to go. They will even fix the camber on the back if you lower your car. And no there is no ajustment....but remember they are a frame shop. They can do ANYTHING.

sidewinder740 · Apr 10th, 2003, 10:02 PM

So Latinmax - How much did they charge you to get everything back in spec?

-Do they mind working with lowered cars? (a lot of shops have told me flat out they won't touch a lowered car)

-And what do you guys recommend I tell them to set the camber and toe to if I want to do some aggressive cornering...something that won't kill my tires?

LatinMax · Apr 11th, 2003, 09:24 AM

I think I paid about $350 to get everything done. (It has been about a year or so)
They have no problems with lowered cars. My max is 1.5" lower and I had another car that was 3.5" lower.
They even bend the back to get it perfect (as if it where never lowered)

sidewinder740 · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:24 PM

Latinmax,

It's cool that they can align the rear end even though it's not adjustable, but would you say it's worth the extra $300 over a regular alignment?

Would you say the rear sticks to the road better with them getting the rear end back like it was never lowered?

LatinMax · Apr 11th, 2003, 07:07 PM

Those that have been in my car (and I) think it sticks very well.
I think it is well worth it.

seximagtr · Apr 11th, 2003, 09:28 PM

lowering a maxima won't affect caster seeing as how it's unadjustable... of course cutting and rewelding shit on the car can change it

... there's no reason caster would change unless something was bent/damaged

Jonathan, we talked about you wanting slightly better cornering at the expense of inner tire wear.. but just have them set the camber at a slightly negative degree.... 1.5-1.8 degrees is a good range to work with.