Any good recommendations for front end alignments?

CobraBen98 · 10-05-2008, 11:49 AM

In San Antonio please.

stangfreak · 10-05-2008, 02:32 PM

Both NTB and
goodyear sell 1, 3, 5yr alignments meaning you can get it done as much as you want within those time frame. With SA roads, it's worth it.

semperfimrn1 · 10-07-2008, 02:21 AM

idk about SA but here i have lifetime alignments with firestone.

maybe they have that there??

Agent Jones · 10-07-2008, 02:23 AM

i just got a lifetime 4 wheel alignment (im sure if you only want 2 wheels they can do that too), balance, and rotation for 99 bucks. brake check is running a promotion right now. if you book onlne in an open time frame you can get 10-20% off of your total. i have used them on both of my stangs and have nothing but good things to say. and they are all over SA.

2k4mk1 · 10-07-2008, 07:48 AM

WOW a 4 whl alignment on a solid axle car. How they do that Ray??

Only person I would have recommended no longer works at a Car shop he does mtr cycles now.....

And no way Brake Check or Firestone will touch my car ever... B/C is the biggest rip off company in SA and Firestone is well Firestone...

NTB does OK and the 2.3.or lifetime is a good deal if you plan to keep your car.

**lazer96gt** · 10-07-2008, 11:01 AM

within the years that I have had to send MANY cars out for alignment, I will say that Firestone sucks. You ALWAYS have to buy a cam bolt kit, and even then they still can't get it straight.

NTB is the only one that has ever done good alignments for us.

Agent Jones · 10-07-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2k4mk1

WOW a 4 whl alignment on a solid axle car. How they do that Ray??

Only person I would have recommended no longer works at a Car shop he does mtr cycles now.....

And no way Brake Check or Firestone will touch my car ever... B/C is the biggest rip off company in SA and Firestone is well Firestone...

NTB does OK and the 2.3.or lifetime is a good deal if you plan to keep your car.

Quote:

you do not adjust the rear of a solid axle car. you use the measurements you get from the rear to properly align the front of the vehicle.

After getting the alignment done the car drove just like it was brand new. It was pulling to the left before. they even printed out the spec sheet ot show the adjustments. I have never had any problems with Brake check and they take really good care of my car at a good price.

aguilarf · 10-07-2008, 03:21 PM

From what I read, the only thing you can really do on a SRA car is to have the thrust angle checked. I looked it up on TireRack.com and this is what they said.

"On a solid rear axle vehicle, this requires a thrust angle alignment that allows the technician to confirm that all four wheels are "square" with each other. Thrust angle alignments also identify vehicles that would "dog track" going down the road with the rear end offset from the front. If the thrust angle isn't zero on many solid rear axle vehicles, a trip to a frame straightening shop is required to return the rear axle to its original location."

turbo4point6 · 10-07-2008, 04:08 PM

ive always gone to brake check and i have cc plates free life time

CobraBen98 · 10-07-2008, 05:14 PM

Ray, which brake check did you go to? I agree with everyone, I hate Firestone and I don't trust brake check. I used to have a friend who did alignments, but he's no longer a mechanic, so that is why I am looking, and I just did my tie rod ends/ball joints, so I need it done soon. Maybe that particular brake check does good. The only other one I've seen here on the boards is a dude at Bluebonnet Ford in New Braunfels, I just don't want to waste the gas to go out there if I don't have to. Thanks for all the input so far everyone!

YZF Voltage · 10-07-2008, 05:50 PM

there is that place on I35 near Splashtown.. cant think of the name now though.

Agent Jones · 10-07-2008, 07:28 PM

i went to the one on dezevala/1-10. I stayed there and watched them as they did it. The guy who did the alignment drove a sn95 gt. When he did the test drive he drove it slower than me lol. i dont think he went aboove 45 mph.

**AdRock** · 10-07-2008, 07:54 PM

Also, just for some FYI. Our own Rambozotheclown works at the Brake Check on Austin Highway down by the intersection with N. New Braunfels.

jstang6969 · 10-11-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YZF Voltage

there is that place on I35 near Splashtown.. cant think of the name now though.

Southwest Brake and Alignment

10-05-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
CobraBen98 It WILL be mine, oh yes, it WILL be mine... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio - GO SPURS GO! Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0)	Any good recommendations for front end alignments? In San Antonio please. __________________ 98 Bright Atlantic Blue Cobra -Bassani X, Eibach Pro Kit, Steeda Tri-Ax, 373's

10-05-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (1)	Both NTB and goodyear sell 1, 3, 5yr alignments meaning you can get it done as much as you want within those time frame. With SA roads, it's worth it. __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

10-07-2008, 02:21 AM	#3
semperfimrn1 HOOK' EM HORNS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin tx Posts: 1,818 Trader Rating: (2)	idk about SA but here i have lifetime alignments with firestone. maybe they have that there?? __________________ "Hit dem lil niggas up with a freeze pop"!

10-07-2008, 07:48 AM	#5
2k4mk1 DONT HATE ME CUZ YOU AINT ME!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,379 Trader Rating: (2)	WOW a 4 whl alignment on a solid axle car. How they do that Ray?? Only person I would have recommended no longer works at a Car shop he does mtr cycles now..... And no way Brake Check or Firestone will touch my car ever... B/C is the biggest rip off company in SA and Firestone is well Firestone... NTB does OK and the 2.3.or lifetime is a good deal if you plan to keep your car. __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

10-07-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,494 Trader Rating: (6)	within the years that I have had to send MANY cars out for alignment, I will say that Firestone sucks. You ALWAYS have to buy a cam bolt kit, and even then they still can't get it straight. NTB is the only one that has ever done good alignments for us. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

10-07-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
Agent Jones Nice Hat SUfanINsa (Steve) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,080 Trader Rating: (1)	i just got a lifetime 4 wheel alignment (im sure if you only want 2 wheels they can do that too), balance, and rotation for 99 bucks. brake check is running a promotion right now. if you book onlne in an open time frame you can get 10-20% off of your total. i have used them on both of my stangs and have nothing but good things to say. and they are all over SA.

10-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#8
aguilarf 2001 Oxford White Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (9)	From what I read, the only thing you can really do on a SRA car is to have the thrust angle checked. I looked it up on TireRack.com and this is what they said. "On a solid rear axle vehicle, this requires a thrust angle alignment that allows the technician to confirm that all four wheels are "square" with each other. Thrust angle alignments also identify vehicles that would "dog track" going down the road with the rear end offset from the front. If the thrust angle isn't zero on many solid rear axle vehicles, a trip to a frame straightening shop is required to return the rear axle to its original location." __________________

10-07-2008, 04:08 PM	#9
turbo4point6 I can't make it Saturday. My wife has other plans for me. Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 418 Trader Rating: (2)	ive always gone to brake check and i have cc plates free life time __________________ 1999 Beamer 32something 2008 H3 - 500rwhp/600rwtq 2003 DSG Cobra - 465rwhp/485rwtq 2004 Mustang GT

10-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#10
CobraBen98 It WILL be mine, oh yes, it WILL be mine... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio - GO SPURS GO! Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0)	Ray, which brake check did you go to? I agree with everyone, I hate Firestone and I don't trust brake check. I used to have a friend who did alignments, but he's no longer a mechanic, so that is why I am looking, and I just did my tie rod ends/ball joints, so I need it done soon. Maybe that particular brake check does good. The only other one I've seen here on the boards is a dude at Bluebonnet Ford in New Braunfels, I just don't want to waste the gas to go out there if I don't have to. Thanks for all the input so far everyone! __________________ 98 Bright Atlantic Blue Cobra -Bassani X, Eibach Pro Kit, Steeda Tri-Ax, 373's

10-07-2008, 07:28 PM	#12
Agent Jones Nice Hat SUfanINsa (Steve) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,080 Trader Rating: (1)	i went to the one on dezevala/1-10. I stayed there and watched them as they did it. The guy who did the alignment drove a sn95 gt. When he did the test drive he drove it slower than me lol. i dont think he went aboove 45 mph.

10-07-2008, 07:54 PM	#13
AdRock If you hate me, then read my sig Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,425 Trader Rating: (5)	Also, just for some FYI. Our own Rambozotheclown works at the Brake Check on Austin Highway down by the intersection with N. New Braunfels. __________________ '02 Stang GT Just cause you don't understand what's going on ...don't mean it don't make no sense And just cause you don't like it,...don't mean it aint no good And let me tell you something Before you go taking a walk in my world,...you better take a look at the real world Cause this aint no Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Can you say "feel like shit?"Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit I aint happy about it, but I'd rather feel like shit than be full of shit! And if I offended you, Oh I'm sorry, But, maybe you need to be offended But here's my apology and one more thing........Fuck you! Cause you can't bring me down

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