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gabossie · 10-24-2006, 08:16 PM

Anyone have a suggestion on a good alignment shop in socal? I'm tired of places that tell you they will align to your specs and then just get it somewhere in the ballpark. Car is low, but not TOOOO low. Adjustable RUCA, Toe, Traction, etc... Anyone have good experience with a shop in the area?

Dousan_PG · 10-24-2006, 08:21 PM

west end alignment in the LA area
HIRO's Auto in Costa Mesa (Orange county)

i go to the latter.

Powered by Jay · 10-24-2006, 08:45 PM

West end allignment. Darrin is really good.

GSXRJJordan · 10-24-2006, 11:26 PM

Out here in the Glendale/Burbank/Pasadeana area, I had Big O Tires do the mount/balance/alignment on my dad's z06 (with those ultra fragile mag wheels) and they didn't leave a scratch on em, and aligned em to my specs. The only reason I trusted them is the Chevy dealership in Glendale's service manager also has a z06, and he gets his stuff done there.

With the 240, I took another guy's recommendation and used Socal Tire in Burbank, forgot who I talked to there, but they do it all without a lift (my car's too low for any lift I've seen) and to specs.

!Zar! · 10-24-2006, 11:31 PM

This should've been in regional.
Socal alignment stuff Start there.

gabossie · 10-25-2006, 02:16 AM

Thanks! I'll probably head over to HIRO's because it's quite a bit closer. Sounds like either option is pretty safe.

redsuns3838 · 10-25-2006, 12:12 PM

G dimension is also very good. over in the 626.

I got my car aligned there a while ago. alex pheiffer (sp?) does the alignment and is very knowledgable. also gives a lot of suggestions if you arent realy sure what exact specs you want.

dousan is hiros auto the shop right by mitsuwa?

azndummie · 10-25-2006, 12:27 PM

+1 for hiros auto repair in costa mesa bunch of people i know go here and its good

miucus · 10-25-2006, 06:47 PM

i go to hiros for alignments. they do a good job and also they give suggestions on whats good. they are very knowledgable. price is a bit steep though

A Spec Products · 10-25-2006, 07:02 PM

ASpec and myself go to:

JC Auto House
9237 Lower Azusa Road, Unit O
Temple City 91780
626-287-7781

Ask for Cyrus

Dousan_PG · 10-25-2006, 08:09 PM

yep hiro's is right by mistuwa
need at least a 3 day advance call for appt they are pretty busy usually
i drop off the car there
get lunch at mistuwa
check out porno at the tokyo vid and cruise around the area while waiting usually.

Wei240 · 10-25-2006, 10:01 PM

hiro's uses lasers,
darrin (west end) uses chalk and strings, wtf, haha,
they're both superb alignment places

kenversusryu · 10-26-2006, 02:46 AM

anybody know of prices for hiro's and west end? and other places?

articdragon192 · 10-26-2006, 03:03 AM

90 bucks at Hiro's. They can give you suggested specs for drifting or grip racing. They cna also put in specs you give them, and offer feedback on it. They will also let oyu know if there are any problems and what is needed to replace them. Slammed cars are no problem here too.

illvialuver · 10-26-2006, 03:45 AM

i have to say Hiros auto in costa mese as well. they are the shit. nicest people ever. they are located right off of bristol and the 405. take bristol to wards newport, and when you get to paularino make a left. two blocks down on the right. they work on the rsr cars as well.

illvialuver · 10-26-2006, 03:47 AM

yes dousan pg knows his shit. thats how its done. lunch at mitsuwa and porno at tokyo video.

Dousan_PG · 10-26-2006, 09:22 AM

hiros does SOO many drift cars and track cars
road race cars and drift
i know they do the RS*R car, they do hiro sumida's car and i think taka's car too, not sure anymore.

one time i went and kazu hayashida was there, had me try out some alignment specs on my s14. it was cool to get some input on alignment setups froma guy who has been drifting about 11 years. nice guy. talked for a good 1/2 hour thru the translator.

kenversusryu · 10-27-2006, 05:26 AM

I think i'll try west end seeing as how it's closer. But 2 weeks to wait for an alignment seems like forever. How long of a wait is hiro's?

Dousan_PG · 10-27-2006, 09:37 AM

maybe about 3 days lead tiem u need
i usually call monday for an appt on weds to friday
day before, no go
give a 3 day lead time and your fine.

*ManoNegra* · 10-27-2006, 04:56 PM

I can vouch for West End. Darrin knows his stuff backwards and forwards.
Corner balance and alignment for $210 iirc.
Worth every penny.
Had me stay in the car during the whole time to properly set the car.
Answered all my annoying suspension questions, felt like alignment school.
His coffee rocks!

**Phlip** · 10-27-2006, 08:32 PM

Whisked away to where she belongs, I would have locked if people hadn't been answering.

Vatche · 10-27-2006, 08:48 PM

fuck man everyone eats at mitsuwa, haha i remember one time i saw like 2 car people i knew but hadnt seen in ages. they pulled up seperately at exactly the same time. god i used to eat at mitsuwa like ...everyday haha

Jung918 · 10-27-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr20detman

like fuck man everyone eats at mitsuwa, haha like i remember one like time i saw like 2 car like people i knew but hadnt seen in ages. like they pulled up seperately at exactly the same time. like god i used to eat at mitsuwa like ...everyday haha

Your so from socal.

Vatche · 10-28-2006, 12:57 AM

newb you are.

10-24-2006, 08:21 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	west end alignment in the LA area HIRO's Auto in Costa Mesa (Orange county) i go to the latter. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-24-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Out here in the Glendale/Burbank/Pasadeana area, I had Big O Tires do the mount/balance/alignment on my dad's z06 (with those ultra fragile mag wheels) and they didn't leave a scratch on em, and aligned em to my specs. The only reason I trusted them is the Chevy dealership in Glendale's service manager also has a z06, and he gets his stuff done there. With the 240, I took another guy's recommendation and used Socal Tire in Burbank, forgot who I talked to there, but they do it all without a lift (my car's too low for any lift I've seen) and to specs. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

10-24-2006, 11:31 PM	#5
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	This should've been in regional. Socal alignment stuff Start there. __________________

10-25-2006, 12:27 PM	#8
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	+1 for hiros auto repair in costa mesa bunch of people i know go here and its good __________________

10-25-2006, 07:02 PM	#10
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10-24-2006, 08:45 PM	#3
Powered by Jay Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 384 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	West end allignment. Darrin is really good.

10-25-2006, 12:12 PM	#7
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	G dimension is also very good. over in the 626. I got my car aligned there a while ago. alex pheiffer (sp?) does the alignment and is very knowledgable. also gives a lot of suggestions if you arent realy sure what exact specs you want. dousan is hiros auto the shop right by mitsuwa?

10-25-2006, 06:47 PM	#9
miucus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 949 Posts: 744 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i go to hiros for alignments. they do a good job and also they give suggestions on whats good. they are very knowledgable. price is a bit steep though

10-25-2006, 08:09 PM	#11
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yep hiro's is right by mistuwa need at least a 3 day advance call for appt they are pretty busy usually i drop off the car there get lunch at mistuwa check out porno at the tokyo vid and cruise around the area while waiting usually. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-25-2006, 10:01 PM	#12
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hiro's uses lasers, darrin (west end) uses chalk and strings, wtf, haha, they're both superb alignment places

10-26-2006, 02:46 AM	#13
kenversusryu Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cali Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anybody know of prices for hiro's and west end? and other places?

10-26-2006, 03:03 AM	#14
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 39 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	90 bucks at Hiro's. They can give you suggested specs for drifting or grip racing. They cna also put in specs you give them, and offer feedback on it. They will also let oyu know if there are any problems and what is needed to replace them. Slammed cars are no problem here too.

10-26-2006, 03:45 AM	#15
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 42 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	i have to say Hiros auto in costa mese as well. they are the shit. nicest people ever. they are located right off of bristol and the 405. take bristol to wards newport, and when you get to paularino make a left. two blocks down on the right. they work on the rsr cars as well.

10-26-2006, 03:47 AM	#16
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 42 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	yes dousan pg knows his shit. thats how its done. lunch at mitsuwa and porno at tokyo video.

10-26-2006, 09:22 AM	#17
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	hiros does SOO many drift cars and track cars road race cars and drift i know they do the RS*R car, they do hiro sumida's car and i think taka's car too, not sure anymore. one time i went and kazu hayashida was there, had me try out some alignment specs on my s14. it was cool to get some input on alignment setups froma guy who has been drifting about 11 years. nice guy. talked for a good 1/2 hour thru the translator. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-27-2006, 05:26 AM	#18
kenversusryu Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cali Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think i'll try west end seeing as how it's closer. But 2 weeks to wait for an alignment seems like forever. How long of a wait is hiro's?

10-27-2006, 09:37 AM	#19
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	maybe about 3 days lead tiem u need i usually call monday for an appt on weds to friday day before, no go give a 3 day lead time and your fine. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-27-2006, 04:56 PM	#20
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I can vouch for West End. Darrin knows his stuff backwards and forwards. Corner balance and alignment for $210 iirc. Worth every penny. Had me stay in the car during the whole time to properly set the car. Answered all my annoying suspension questions, felt like alignment school. His coffee rocks!

10-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#21
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Whisked away to where she belongs, I would have locked if people hadn't been answering. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!