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ytown87 · 03-28-2016, 03:17 PM

Had a performance shop quote me $300 for an alignment since I just had my coilovers put on. They said it was a "custom" alignment and would take them an entire day. Does that sound right?

rtcat600man · 03-28-2016, 03:22 PM

NO. Sounds to high. And no way should it take all day.

I took mine to Rodgers Chevrolet. They installed my lowering springs and performed the alignment on their new rack for a total of $359. That was 6 years ago. The alignment portion is done in less than an hour. It does take a little bit as you want to make sure the bushing go thru the timing step. Basically with everything loose, they bounce the car around or even drive it back and forth for a moment allowing the set-up to settle into its position.

SPCBA · 03-28-2016, 04:37 PM

It should not take all day. Four corner balance with me in the seat and alignment and bushing maintenance for my car didn't last all day.

300 is really high for my area and I am in one of the most expensive communities in the country. Shrug.

JCunningham · 03-29-2016, 01:26 AM

$85 here what do they think there installing them too.

X25 · 03-29-2016, 05:45 AM

For every sports car I own, I get lifetime alignment from Firestone for $159. Then I get it re-aligned for free any time I change out or touch a suspension component.

My Miata has Öhlins race suspension (coilovers) but they never asked for additional fee, even though I always ask for specific, custom alignment specs. I always work with their master technician, and always tip him $20. I've been doing this for 9 years over Corvettes, STi, Evo, Camaro, Miata, etc.; never had an issue, and always got the alignment specs I wanted.

ytown87 · 03-29-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by X25

For every sports car I own, I get lifetime alignment from Firestone for $159. Then I get it re-aligned for free any time I change out or touch a suspension component.

My Miata has Öhlins race suspension (coilovers) but they never asked for additional fee, even though I always ask for specific, custom alignment specs. I always work with their master technician, and always tip him $20. I've been doing this for 9 years over Corvettes, STi, Evo, Camaro, Miata, etc.; never had an issue, and always got the alignment specs I wanted.

Someone on facebook told me to go to a particular firestone where they get their bmw done. I was just skeptical on using firestone for this. You saying you trust them to do ok then?

derek1387 · 03-29-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ytown87

Someone on facebook told me to go to a particular firestone where they get their bmw done. I was just skeptical on using firestone for this. You saying you trust them to do ok then?

It depends...not all Firestones/mechanics/shops are alike. Some have good alignment guys...some dont. Same with dealers.

2012LS3VERT · 03-29-2016, 12:15 PM

I use Firestone, paid for the lifetime alignment when I first lowered the car, and every time we are testing a new suspension component, they realign it, including when I switched to coilovers a few months ago. I just check the before/after specs before they pull it off the rack, they have no issue with my custom specs that I give them. And I even have access to my own alignment rack, it is so much easier to let them do it and have never had an issue.

azrickster · 03-29-2016, 02:35 PM

4 wheel alignment at Les Schwab after lowering was $85. If you lowered your Camaro with your coil overs, make sure to do bushing timing BEFORE you go in or you will be paying for two alignments.

camarosspower · 03-29-2016, 09:46 PM

That's weird about Firestone. I talked to them in my area and they said they won't sell the lifetime alignment to lowered or lifted vehicles.also said that they just do alignments from what GM specs are.

X25 · 03-29-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

That's weird about Firestone. I talked to them in my area and they said they won't sell the lifetime alignment to lowered or lifted vehicles.also said that they just do alignments from what GM specs are.

I had that reaction from some of them. Some others, though, didn't cause trouble.

Eric14SS · 03-29-2016, 11:43 PM

I took my to Firestone for an alignment. They tried to sell me the lifetime alignment and they knew my car was lowered. I like Firestone I went to. They was very careful with my car.

03-28-2016, 03:17 PM	#1
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	good price for alignment? Had a performance shop quote me $300 for an alignment since I just had my coilovers put on. They said it was a "custom" alignment and would take them an entire day. Does that sound right? __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

03-28-2016, 03:22 PM	#2
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	NO. Sounds to high. And no way should it take all day. I took mine to Rodgers Chevrolet. They installed my lowering springs and performed the alignment on their new rack for a total of $359. That was 6 years ago. The alignment portion is done in less than an hour. It does take a little bit as you want to make sure the bushing go thru the timing step. Basically with everything loose, they bounce the car around or even drive it back and forth for a moment allowing the set-up to settle into its position. __________________ MY BUILD

03-28-2016, 04:37 PM	#3
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	It should not take all day. Four corner balance with me in the seat and alignment and bushing maintenance for my car didn't last all day. 300 is really high for my area and I am in one of the most expensive communities in the country. Shrug. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

03-29-2016, 01:26 AM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	$85 here what do they think there installing them too. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-29-2016, 05:45 AM	#5
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	For every sports car I own, I get lifetime alignment from Firestone for $159. Then I get it re-aligned for free any time I change out or touch a suspension component. My Miata has Öhlins race suspension (coilovers) but they never asked for additional fee, even though I always ask for specific, custom alignment specs. I always work with their master technician, and always tip him $20. I've been doing this for 9 years over Corvettes, STi, Evo, Camaro, Miata, etc.; never had an issue, and always got the alignment specs I wanted. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

03-29-2016, 12:15 PM	#8
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I use Firestone, paid for the lifetime alignment when I first lowered the car, and every time we are testing a new suspension component, they realign it, including when I switched to coilovers a few months ago. I just check the before/after specs before they pull it off the rack, they have no issue with my custom specs that I give them. And I even have access to my own alignment rack, it is so much easier to let them do it and have never had an issue.

03-29-2016, 02:35 PM	#9
azrickster Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM 6M #38916 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tualatin, Oregon Posts: 116 View My Garage	4 wheel alignment at Les Schwab after lowering was $85. If you lowered your Camaro with your coil overs, make sure to do bushing timing BEFORE you go in or you will be paying for two alignments.

03-29-2016, 09:46 PM	#10
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	That's weird about Firestone. I talked to them in my area and they said they won't sell the lifetime alignment to lowered or lifted vehicles.also said that they just do alignments from what GM specs are.

03-29-2016, 11:43 PM	#12
Eric14SS Drives: 14 2SS RS and 16 Silverado LTZ Z71 Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 68	I took my to Firestone for an alignment. They tried to sell me the lifetime alignment and they knew my car was lowered. I like Firestone I went to. They was very careful with my car.