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Old 13 May 2009, 12:25 AM
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Just in the process of fitting coilovers, whiteline ARBs,droplinks, ALk etc and its going to need a 4 wheel alignment.
the question is, do i take it to a local garage that does normal everyday standard road cars or do i take it to a specialist that does performance cars like powerstation and the like?
im in the motor trade and the local garage that i use has proper 4 wheel laser alignment kit and i could get it done for a lot less than some of the places that advertise on here. im sure they do a great job but is it going to be any better than my local or any other garage that does alignment??
Are there any SPECIAL settings these place use for high spec subarus? or are there universal impreza alignment settings.
Dont want to drive 60 miles and pay £100 for a job that my local garage could do me for a £20 drink.
i understand that you get what you pay for and there are good and bad places but is a reputable local place that does 4 wheel alignment going to do the same job that a scooby specialist would?
any ideas
Old 13 May 2009, 11:01 AM
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Give them corradoboy's printout and ask for the same !

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if they have good enough gear with the info above you will be fine at your local
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
if they have good enough gear with the info above you will be fine at your local
thanks for that JDM StIG. might of just saved me a few quid.
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Give them corradoboy's printout and ask for the same !

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Just a thought? mine is a 2002 bug sti. what settings are these for?? classic and newage i presume would be different???
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A slightly later blob-eye WRX, but I had my 02 STI done to this set-up, but with -1.75 degrees of camber on the front.

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P.S. Mr. TAMS senior trained F1 mechanics on car set-up.....
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