Chicago suburb alignment shops?

Game · 05-22-2014, 11:15 AM

Anyone know a good one that does custom alignments and is low car friendly?

A&L goes through Advanced Auto (in Palatine), so wanted to see if you guys knew anything further south.

vivanapoli806 · 05-22-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Anyone know a good one that does custom alignments and is low car friendly?

A&L goes through Advanced Auto (in Palatine), so wanted to see if you guys knew anything further south.

I have heard great things about Thalmanns. Never been there personally

Secret_Squirrel · 05-22-2014, 01:11 PM

+1 for thalmnnans. I went to firestone in Bolingbrook. They probably don't do custom alignments but they are lowered car friendly. Plus the lifetime alignment was $170.

When I got my alignment done, there were two sti's Also getting it done. Plus my buddy with an isf gets it done here.

Game · 05-22-2014, 09:46 PM

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I have heard great things about Thalmanns. Never been there personally

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Originally Posted by Secret_Squirrel

+1 for thalmnnans. I went to firestone in Bolingbrook. They probably don't do custom alignments but they are lowered car friendly. Plus the lifetime alignment was $170.

When I got my alignment done, there were two sti's Also getting it done. Plus my buddy with an isf gets it done here.

Yeah heard of Thalmann's as well but that's a long ways away.

I'm actually getting my alignment done at Firestone in Lemont on Saturday. Talked to the guy to make sure they knew what they were doing and it checked out haha. They're doing a custom alignment but it's $120 or $220 lifetime. And yes low car friendly.

mkPOTO · 05-23-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Secret_Squirrel

+1 for thalmnnans. I went to firestone in Bolingbrook. They probably don't do custom alignments but they are lowered car friendly. Plus the lifetime alignment was $170.

When I got my alignment done, there were two sti's Also getting it done. Plus my buddy with an isf gets it done here.

+1 million to Thalmnnans, going this week to have my alignment adjusted, pics of your wheels Greg.. I dont want you snap chating me pictures of your brothers cars

Game · 05-23-2014, 03:54 AM

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+1 million to Thalmnnans, going this week to have my alignment adjusted, pics of your wheels Greg.. I dont want you snap chating me pictures of your brothers cars

I'll send ya some tomorrow.

Secret_Squirrel · 05-23-2014, 03:30 PM

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Yeah heard of Thalmann's as well but that's a long ways away.

I'm actually getting my alignment done at Firestone in Lemont on Saturday. Talked to the guy to make sure they knew what they were doing and it checked out haha. They're doing a custom alignment but it's $120 or $220 lifetime. And yes low car friendly.

Heard Lemont is also good. Let us know how it goes.

Game · 06-06-2014, 12:07 AM

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Heard Lemont is also good. Let us know how it goes.

Late reply, but overall I was satisfied.

The wheels still rubbed after the alignment, but that's what I get for going with such an aggressive setup. They did fix my toe and added the negative camber I needed though.

mkPOTO · 06-06-2014, 09:48 AM

hey coding saturday let me know

chatch10 · 06-06-2014, 12:43 PM

So I'm planning on going back to A-Spec to get some suspension work done, but I know they outsource the alignment work. Should I just use the guys they use or should I drive my car over to Thalmann's and have them do it?

mkPOTO · 06-06-2014, 01:04 PM

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So I'm planning on going back to A-Spec to get some suspension work done, but I know they outsource the alignment work. Should I just use the guys they use or should I drive my car over to Thalmann's and have them do it?

they use thalmanns

chatch10 · 06-06-2014, 04:20 PM

Oh. Haha! Never mind then. Thanks for the info!

Game · 06-06-2014, 09:24 PM

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hey coding saturday let me know

Yeah text me what time you're thinking. Have a grad party at night.

gary88 · 06-08-2014, 11:58 AM

Lemont represent wut wut

Cloud9blue · 07-08-2014, 01:18 AM

Anyone got good recommendation of alignment shops in northern suburb, other than Thalmann? I had the car aligned with them after A-spec did my suspension work. Alignment was ok, but steering was pointing at 11 o' clock after their first try. Have to drive right back and have them fixed.

Their 2nd try was much better, but the steering is still off center by 1 degree or so. Not really noticeable unless you are the one driving it... Now it is definitely noticeable with 255 tires up front...

Tried to adjust the steering tie rod myself just now (using this DIY http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749585), but just couldn't get enough leverage to turn the lock bolt with car on rhino ramp.... Will probably have a-spec take care of this, while installing FMIC on Friday.

Anyone used Perfect Power @ Buffalo Grove before? Seems to be great P-car shop and they even do corner balancing, which I might eventually need when I upgrade to coilovers.

mkPOTO · 07-08-2014, 02:40 PM

Personalized Auto Car in Northfield/Glenview, they are slammed friend and do a great job

Cloud9blue · 07-08-2014, 10:34 PM

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Personalized Auto Car in Northfield/Glenview, they are slammed friend and do a great job

They do corner balance? I going to upgrade to coilover by the end of this season or next spring.

mkPOTO · 07-09-2014, 12:44 AM

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They do corner balance? I going to upgrade to coilover by the end of this season or next spring.

they can

Game · 10-18-2015, 10:45 PM

Bump it up. Any more suggestions? Need another alignment soon.

Murph335 · 10-19-2015, 12:26 AM

Fall line motorsports or IND

Game · 10-19-2015, 04:35 AM

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Fall line motorsports or IND

IND at A&L?

Never heard of Fall Line, I'll look into them. Thanks.

m3whip · 10-19-2015, 07:43 AM

+1 Thalmanns lowered friendly

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Cloud9blue Brigadier General 716 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	Anyone got good recommendation of alignment shops in northern suburb, other than Thalmann? I had the car aligned with them after A-spec did my suspension work. Alignment was ok, but steering was pointing at 11 o' clock after their first try. Have to drive right back and have them fixed. Their 2nd try was much better, but the steering is still off center by 1 degree or so. Not really noticeable unless you are the one driving it... Now it is definitely noticeable with 255 tires up front... Tried to adjust the steering tie rod myself just now (using this DIY http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749585), but just couldn't get enough leverage to turn the lock bolt with car on rhino ramp.... Will probably have a-spec take care of this, while installing FMIC on Friday. Anyone used Perfect Power @ Buffalo Grove before? Seems to be great P-car shop and they even do corner balancing, which I might eventually need when I upgrade to coilovers. __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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