Great Wheel Alignment in Toronto ($60): Altech Automotive REVIEW

farbmw · 02-15-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Msport335

Will they pull the front pins to get a little extra negative camber if required to clear the front fenders?

If that is what you want.

Before he did mine he ask me was how I wanted it set up.

petelazro · 05-02-2014, 05:55 PM

is the price still 60 dollars for e90post members? do you tell them when you book or after you get it done?

Rich_E · 05-02-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by petelazro

is the price still 60 dollars for e90post members? do you tell them when you book or after you get it done?

I was there this morning getting my alignment done and the price is still $60. The bolts on my car were seized and Pat had to heat them to get them loose. He didn't charge me anything extra to do that. I didn't tell them anything when I booked. Those guys are mad busy but they never seem to turn anyone away. Great bunch of guys!

dbworld4k · 05-03-2014, 01:05 AM

0.1 or 0.2 total rear toe is fine for a street car while minimizing tire wear. 0 front toe gives awesome steering response.

nsx_modified · 06-05-2014, 06:49 PM

Just visited Pat at al tech.

Awesome guy and to deal with. My bolts were seized and he took the time and patience to hear it up, take the nut and bolt apart and put on anti-seize for me. $60 cash. I tossed him $70 for the extra work he had to do on my car.

leo037 · 07-09-2014, 02:24 PM

Quick review for Pat @ Altech.

I was there 2 weeks ago with my E46 M3. All I need to say is I am 100% satisfied with him.

Honest business, great work, and good customer service (very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions).

Highly recommend for anyone with ANY vehicle in GTA area !

Fozzy · 07-09-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nsx_modified

Just visited Pat at al tech.

Awesome guy and to deal with. My bolts were seized and he took the time and patience to hear it up, take the nut and bolt apart and put on anti-seize for me. $60 cash. I tossed him $70 for the extra work he had to do on my car.

He did the same for me, as my bolts were seized as well. Probably my 5th visit in 5 years and satisfied every time.

SaugaSoul92 · 07-15-2014, 03:31 AM

Went there today .. Pat is great! one of the first ive seen to take the car for a test drive before and after. My car now drives straight as an arrow, and honestly i was regretting my fitment (19x11 rear) and car drives mint now!

parabmw · 10-01-2014, 05:03 PM

is it still 60 cash?
do u mention e90post?

jon325 · 10-10-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SINasTER

If this was closer, I would def go over there...

Anybody knows of a really high quality place near Laval/Montreal??

I think Midas f*cked things up with my 335

I have new M3 19'' wheels but soon will go back to my 17'' orignals... Will I need a new alignment when going back to my 17''??

No, you don't need to do an alignment when you switch wheels. Only when you modify your suspension or every few years for maintenance.

Also, never go to Midas or any speedy shop for anything!

MarkD · 10-11-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SINasTER

Not Midas or any speedshop...

Not much left then... And the stealership aint a good option either.

Where is a good place to do it then?

Since you are in Laval, why not check out one of these places? I have no knowledge of how good they may be, but I'd think they should be able to do it properly.

http://www.alignementgarbis.com/index.php/en/

http://www.garage440.com/

check this forum also: http://******.com/forums/showthread....lignment-shops

insert "montreal NO SPACE racing" where the asterisks are - looks like this forum is obscuring it

jon325 · 10-11-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SINasTER

Not Midas or any speedshop...

Not much left then... And the stealership aint a good option either.

Where is a good place to do it then?

Surely the car community up there can recommend you some quality places to go. It doesn't have to be the BMW forums, any guys that track their car could tell you a good place (like MarkD suggested).

pj.rodriguez · 11-01-2014, 11:57 AM

Another great alignment done at altech.

Good bunch of guys out there. Had my car (128i) in there today for an alignment and it is still $60 cash.

Great stuff! Bmw wanted $190 for an alignment.

SLAMMED335 · 11-07-2014, 05:40 PM

Just came back from pat! Great guy!

bimmer1st · 06-01-2015, 07:05 PM

Got an alignment done today and steering wheel straightened. The guys are friendly and helpful and answered all my questions.

hobbyshop · 06-02-2015, 02:05 PM

do they do corner balancing of coilovers too?

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Originally Posted by bimmer1st

Got an alignment done today and steering wheel straightened. The guys are friendly and helpful and answered all my questions.

bimmer1st · 06-02-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hobbyshop

do they do corner balancing of coilovers too?

Not to sure you would have to call them and ask them.

Dhillon92 · 06-03-2015, 03:42 AM

+1 I went to AlTech last week, Pat is a cool dude and did my alignment spot on as I asked. Also has a few bimmers of his own!

e90mbition · 06-22-2015, 04:10 PM

Price still 60$ cash?

need to get one done asap

farbmw · 06-22-2015, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by e90mbition

Price still 60$ cash?

need to get one done asap

Tell him about this post, I am sure he would do it or something close to ti.

bimmer1st · 06-23-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by e90mbition

Price still 60$ cash?

need to get one done asap

Ya it is still $60 cash.

E92aw · 07-04-2015, 06:00 PM

How much camber do you guys have in the rear? I just had my KW installed the other day and went for an alignment at Altech. Great bunch of guys as vouched by many on the forum. However, I do have a question for you guys about cambers. Initially my rear camber was set to -2.7 when I had BC racing coilovers on the car, and after replacing it with KW's, the rear camber is now set to -2. I'm not sure if it is the camber or the height, but it definitely doesn't seem as aggressive as before. So i'm debating whether I should go lower in the rear or go for another alignment and set it to a more aggressive setting.

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petelazro Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	is the price still 60 dollars for e90post members? do you tell them when you book or after you get it done? __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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05-03-2014, 01:05 AM	#202
dbworld4k Banned 595 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: '12 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYZ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	0.1 or 0.2 total rear toe is fine for a street car while minimizing tire wear. 0 front toe gives awesome steering response.
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06-05-2014, 06:49 PM	#203
nsx_modified Private 2 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Just visited Pat at al tech. Awesome guy and to deal with. My bolts were seized and he took the time and patience to hear it up, take the nut and bolt apart and put on anti-seize for me. $60 cash. I tossed him $70 for the extra work he had to do on my car.
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07-09-2014, 02:24 PM	#204
leo037 Private First Class 6 Rep 162 Posts Drives: E92 335i / E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Quick review for Pat @ Altech. I was there 2 weeks ago with my E46 M3. All I need to say is I am 100% satisfied with him. Honest business, great work, and good customer service (very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions). Highly recommend for anyone with ANY vehicle in GTA area !
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07-15-2014, 03:31 AM	#206
SaugaSoul92 Private 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: aw///e92 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sauga iTrader: (0)	Went there today .. Pat is great! one of the first ive seen to take the car for a test drive before and after. My car now drives straight as an arrow, and honestly i was regretting my fitment (19x11 rear) and car drives mint now! Last edited by SaugaSoul92; 07-15-2014 at 02:46 PM..
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10-01-2014, 05:03 PM	#207
parabmw Major 174 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2018 m4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	is it still 60 cash? do u mention e90post?
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11-01-2014, 11:57 AM	#211
pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	Another great alignment done at altech. Good bunch of guys out there. Had my car (128i) in there today for an alignment and it is still $60 cash. Great stuff! Bmw wanted $190 for an alignment. __________________ 2008 128i E88 / Alpine White / Boston Leather Sport / 6AT / M3 Paddle Shifters / Bilstein B8 / H&R Springs / Dinan Fixed Camber Plates / BMW 335i Front Brakes / PIAA Xtreme White 4150K Angel Eyes / Rear Fogs Enabled / Cyba Air Scoops / Euro Airbox / BMW Performance Exhaust / Stubby BMW Antenna
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11-07-2014, 05:40 PM	#212
SLAMMED335 Diesel Trained Tech 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Lowered BMW 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ridin Around In My 335d iTrader: (0)	Just came back from pat! Great guy!
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06-01-2015, 07:05 PM	#213
bimmer1st Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Got an alignment done today and steering wheel straightened. The guys are friendly and helpful and answered all my questions.
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06-03-2015, 03:42 AM	#216
Dhillon92 Captain 87 Rep 605 Posts Drives: '11 335xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	+1 I went to AlTech last week, Pat is a cool dude and did my alignment spot on as I asked. Also has a few bimmers of his own!
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06-22-2015, 04:10 PM	#217
e90mbition First Lieutenant 17 Rep 313 Posts Drives: E46, E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Price still 60$ cash? need to get one done asap
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07-04-2015, 06:00 PM	#220
E92aw Private First Class 14 Rep 114 Posts Drives: E92 Alpine White 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Thornhill, Ontario iTrader: (2)	How much camber do you guys have in the rear? I just had my KW installed the other day and went for an alignment at Altech. Great bunch of guys as vouched by many on the forum. However, I do have a question for you guys about cambers. Initially my rear camber was set to -2.7 when I had BC racing coilovers on the car, and after replacing it with KW's, the rear camber is now set to -2. I'm not sure if it is the camber or the height, but it definitely doesn't seem as aggressive as before. So i'm debating whether I should go lower in the rear or go for another alignment and set it to a more aggressive setting.
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