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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by archs2000,Nov 21 2008, 10:27 AM
how does a lifetime alignment work? Are you alloted so many in a given amount of time or something, for example like 2 a year?
I bought a 3-yr alignment for my 2nd Miata, transferred it to my 3rd Miata and then the S2000. I must have gotten 12 alignments out of it for $180. I also gave the tech an extra $20 each time for hitting my specs.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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My buddy at crane & templet called me and said someone with a s2000 came and asked for an alignment and said they mentioned me. small world.

I've had him align my car. Been knowing him for years and does a great job. Good prices and has a pit lowered cars.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Kerry has the Firestone lifetime alignment on his Miata. $180, the guy lets him sit in the car, and nails his spec.

Baton Rouge - Firestone on Jefferson

I had a guy at Chabills in Lafayette that would align to my spec, but he quit, so I am looking in Lafayette.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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i was at crane and templet. 80 bucks for factory spec and 130 for off spec. And he told me he takes really slammed car with no problems so it sounds good to me...
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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My local Tire Kingdom that's been doing my alignment for years can't get my car onto the rack anymore (lower stance and Spoon X-brace). I got toe plates and digital levels from Brian, will try my own. I'm also fabbing up some 2x12 ramps to help me get onto the rack at Tire Kingdom.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bky,Dec 22 2008, 07:30 AM
My local Tire Kingdom that's been doing my alignment for years can't get my car onto the rack anymore (lower stance and Spoon X-brace). I got toe plates and digital levels from Brian, will try my own. I'm also fabbing up some 2x12 ramps to help me get onto the rack at Tire Kingdom.
I hate my local tire kingdom. Not only are they overpriced, but I'd be surprised if anyone there can even spell alignment, much less correctly execute one.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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There's several in this area. I have a good relationship with this one: they've aligned this car 3 times and my Miatas about 9 times total. They hit my numbers even if it takes all day.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Here are some links I have on DIY alignmnets.
http://www.negative-camber.org/jam149/tech.../alignment.html

http://home.comcast.net/~jkrane/suspension...ty/susp401.html

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/little...lignment-45655/

http://www.quadesl.com/miata_alignment.html


They used to align cars long before $100K laser leveling racks. It just took longer!
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZoL1gaWedA
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Tire Kingdom scratched my rims up even after telling them specifically not to. Their guys can fry a clutch too.
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