SoCal Alignment shop

aznshrek88 · 01-28-2009, 06:03 PM

Hey, do you guys know where to get an alignment in socal around downtown? I don't feel like paying the 230 at the stealership... Thanks..

Oh and Btw, how come there's a Norcal auto shop list, but no socal one? We should start a new thread and sticky it.

in5ane_3 · 01-29-2009, 12:35 AM

Hit up King's Tire in El Monte, it's worth the drive. They give great deals to e90/e92's and they use the same Hunter alignment machines.

WilliamChang82 · 01-29-2009, 01:28 PM

79.99 from my shop... plus ours a hunter machine also

samurai1200 · 01-29-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamChang82

79.99 from my shop... plus ours a hunter machine also

lol, some info?

McLuVan · 01-29-2009, 06:39 PM

take it to the dealer
alignment is a big thing....
I personally wouldn't take anywhere else

in5ane_3 · 01-29-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by McLuVan

take it to the dealer
alignment is a big thing....
I personally wouldn't take anywhere else

C'mon Van. There are a ton of places that can do an equal or better job than the dealer, for 1/2 the price.

wj4 · 01-29-2009, 07:20 PM

West End Alignment HANDS DOWN! Darin is the man. All of the hobbyists from S2k, Z/G, M, etc. owners take their cars there. He can corner balance as well, if you're on coilovers. The only 'con' is you gotta make your appointment quite in advance, a week +.

OC Guy · 01-30-2009, 02:19 AM

I recommend West End Alignment but you must book in advance.

Others have seemed to like Shoreline Motoring in HB. They both do corner balancing also.

mike-y · 01-30-2009, 01:46 PM

I've take all my cars to Darrin at West End for the last 6+ years. He's a perfectionist, and will get it perfect, within the limits of adjustment. He's in Gardena though, which might be a little far for you.

TMR · 01-30-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

West End Alignment HANDS DOWN! Darin is the man. All of the hobbyists from S2k, Z/G, M, etc. owners take their cars there. He can corner balance as well, if you're on coilovers. The only 'con' is you gotta make your appointment quite in advance, a week +.

I completely agree with West End.

AllEyesOnMe · 01-30-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamChang82

79.99 from my shop... plus ours a hunter machine also

Yes more info please; shop name and address, are you guys lowered-car friendly?

WilliamChang82 · 01-30-2009, 07:05 PM

sorry about that guy's... been busy with work, and home computer doesn't work... anywa's we are located in laguna hills...
23242 Vista Grande
Laguna Hills, 92614
949-768-1100

we are lower car friendly... that's what are machine is more design to do... plus we do our 200% best to get ur car in perfect specs... plus our software is upto date... and yah yah yah... i can blab on... but if u guy's come down here, and get ur alignment done... u'll be happy

p.s. for the e90 guy's we will give u a special for 69.99... so come on down...

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Originally Posted by Boba

Yes more info please; shop name and address, are you guys lowered-car friendly?

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Originally Posted by samurai1200

lol, some info?

aznshrek88 · 01-31-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I recommend West End Alignment but you must book in advance.

Others have seemed to like Shoreline Motoring in HB. They both do corner balancing also.

Thanks guys, I'm scheduled for Thursday with West End...he's closer to downtown than LN. I was just wondering though for a stupid question; if i pull a wheel off to clean it; when it mess up the alignment?

OC Guy · 01-31-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

Thanks guys, I'm scheduled for Thursday with West End...he's closer to downtown than LN. I was just wondering though for a stupid question; if i pull a wheel off to clean it; when it mess up the alignment?

No, you'll be fine.

If you have coilovers he can corner balance and also adjust your ride height if you like. Obviously, get this done pre-alignment.

lkn · 01-31-2009, 04:59 AM

West End is nice and all if you are jobless or are not going to school on weekdays. He does not work on the weekends which is very inconvenient for some people. However, if you are available during the weekdays then you are free to make an appointment with them.

mike-y · 01-31-2009, 05:08 PM

I always cut out of work an hour or two early just to make it West End during the week. its worth it for me.

wj4 · 01-31-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lkn

West End is nice and all if you are jobless or are not going to school on weekdays. He does not work on the weekends which is very inconvenient for some people. However, if you are available during the weekdays then you are free to make an appointment with them.

That was the issue I had a while back when I had to align my Evo. I was going to school M-F. I skipped a class one day to make the drive down, lol.

BMW_E90 · 02-04-2009, 10:48 PM

how much is alignment at West End?

Also, im on koni fsd/h&r sport. just a regular alignment will do? (not the "corner balance"???)

RiversideE90 · 02-23-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamChang82

sorry about that guy's... been busy with work, and home computer doesn't work... anywa's we are located in laguna hills...
23242 Vista Grande
Laguna Hills, 92614
949-768-1100

we are lower car friendly... that's what are machine is more design to do... plus we do our 200% best to get ur car in perfect specs... plus our software is upto date... and yah yah yah... i can blab on... but if u guy's come down here, and get ur alignment done... u'll be happy

p.s. for the e90 guy's we will give u a special for 69.99... so come on down...

anyone give this guy a try? results?

frahuang · 02-23-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RiversideE90

anyone give this guy a try? results?

I'll soon. Will report back.

stickypaws · 02-23-2009, 08:11 PM

West End. I won't let anybody else touch my P-car.

fyi, racing season is coming up and he'll be tied up, so expect more than the usual 1-2 week waiting list.

VMRWheels · 02-23-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamChang82

23242 Vista Grande
Laguna Hills, 92614
949-768-1100

Whats your shop called? Is it Laguna Tires & Wheels? Do you guys do all kinds of cars? Im going to need a custom spec alignment in a week or so.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

01-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
aznshrek88 Lieutenant 74 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	SoCal Alignment shop Hey, do you guys know where to get an alignment in socal around downtown? I don't feel like paying the 230 at the stealership... Thanks.. Oh and Btw, how come there's a Norcal auto shop list, but no socal one? We should start a new thread and sticky it.
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01-29-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
in5ane_3 Lieutenant General 254 Rep 16,220 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sun Valley, California iTrader: (3)	Hit up King's Tire in El Monte, it's worth the drive. They give great deals to e90/e92's and they use the same Hunter alignment machines.
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01-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
WilliamChang82 Major 35 Rep 1,493 Posts Drives: 03 Hyundai Tiburon,E90,R56 RIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar, Irvine iTrader: (4)	79.99 from my shop... plus ours a hunter machine also
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McLuVan Lieutenant General 312 Rep 13,094 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal~818~ iTrader: (1)	take it to the dealer alignment is a big thing.... I personally wouldn't take anywhere else
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01-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#7
wj4 Major General 356 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	West End Alignment HANDS DOWN! Darin is the man. All of the hobbyists from S2k, Z/G, M, etc. owners take their cars there. He can corner balance as well, if you're on coilovers. The only 'con' is you gotta make your appointment quite in advance, a week +.
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01-30-2009, 02:19 AM	#8
OC Guy General 559 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I recommend West End Alignment but you must book in advance. Others have seemed to like Shoreline Motoring in HB. They both do corner balancing also. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I've take all my cars to Darrin at West End for the last 6+ years. He's a perfectionist, and will get it perfect, within the limits of adjustment. He's in Gardena though, which might be a little far for you.
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01-31-2009, 04:59 AM	#15
lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	West End is nice and all if you are jobless or are not going to school on weekdays. He does not work on the weekends which is very inconvenient for some people. However, if you are available during the weekdays then you are free to make an appointment with them.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I always cut out of work an hour or two early just to make it West End during the week. its worth it for me.
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BMW_E90 Major 59 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	how much is alignment at West End? Also, im on koni fsd/h&r sport. just a regular alignment will do? (not the "corner balance"???) __________________
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02-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#21
stickypaws Dictator 57 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	West End. I won't let anybody else touch my P-car. fyi, racing season is coming up and he'll be tied up, so expect more than the usual 1-2 week waiting list.
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