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Old May 20, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Competent Wheel Alignment Shop Near Alexandria

Our MINI needs a wheel alignment...did one about 4 months ago but with all the rough roads and potholes in DC it seems time to do it again. Does anyone have a good recommendation other than one of the MINI Dealerships, preferably close to Alexandria?
 

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Old May 20, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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Don't know about any shops near Alexandria, but if you're having alignment issues you may want to consider putting in some camber plates at Funktion or Mach V. You may also want to check and see if your shock towers have mushroomed.
 
Old May 20, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Claymore...Not sure what what a mushroomed shock tower would look like...Thanks for the input. Maybe I will make a visit to Funktion...
 
Old May 20, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Do you have strut tower reinforcement plates? They are supposed to help prevent mushrooming.

I am in Alexandria and could show you what my strut tower plates look like.

Mach V is cheaper than Funktion, but both are good.
 
Old May 20, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Play, our MINI is completely stock....I would appreciate you taking a look and showing me the plates. I am very flexible...just let me know your availability and where we can meet. I am in North Old Town.
 
 
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