speedblind

Just bought and drove my S2000 home and it needs an alignment. Any recommendations? I found a thread from 2007 that mentions the Antelope Les Schwab and Radial Tire on Fulton. Are those still the best places?

Hoping to correct an odd issue at higher speeds: pulls left on acceleration and right when you lift off the gas.

rrounds

I would first check the air pressure. First time(and only time) my S did that I had low tire and not by much. The rear tires have to be the same pressure.

ROD

speedblind

Thanks for the advice - equalized tire pressures and it made a big difference, but the behavior is still there. I'm going to find a shop and get it aligned this week. Is the UK alignment still the ticket for a street-driven car?

cosmomiller

Driving Ambition used Big O Tires in El Dorado Hills (across from Post Office) and based on that I went there with another vehicle. They seemed to be pretty knowledgeable and did a good job with it.

I took my S with new Pilots to Shingle Springs Honda as they had a good matching price deal and a good new machine (I looked it up). However, they technician had never worked on an S before and was a little befuddled on doing the adjustments. The end result was fine, according to the printout. If I had to do it over again, using a dealer, I would use Honda in Folsom. I have used them before for some work on my 2 Acuras and they are pretty good. Willing to match prices so they really can be competitive. The service manager informed me that 2 of the dealers mechanics have attended the specialized S training (off site someplace) so if I ever needed service (instead of doing it myself) they are up to the task. If you do go to that dealer for service ask for Randy and ask for a deal.

My go-to shop/mechanic for decades has been Lee's Automotive in Rancho across the street from Costco on White Rock Road. ( I have 7 cars) They have a pretty good machine and I know all the mechanics. My only issue is they are a bit out of the way for me.

I used the stock (US) alignment and have been happy with it. I do not track the car but have the opportunity to drive agressively on twisty roads in the foothills where I live. My last set of tires, DZIIs, wore the inside edge of the rear tires. I have been pleased with the Pilot SS (not all season) and standard alignment.

S2000_916

Linville Brothers off of el camino in sacramento is good. A few s2k guys work there.

mistaanime

elk grove tire & brake

let em know allen with blue s2000 sent you. guys are great. they work on lowered cars and any alignment spec. took my cars there twice already.

kaleyart

Radial Tire on Cottage way