Still new to the OC - where to get alignment done??

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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Still new to the OC - where to get alignment done??

Hi Folks,
I had my car lowered and have Ireland Engineering Control arms on the way - I really want to get a GOOD alignment shop that will put in the control arms AND set the camber to what I ask. Can any of you point me in the direction of a good place to go? I dont mind if I have to pay a little more to get it done well - peace of mind is a lovely thing.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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I thought most of the '05's came with the camber bolts in the stock rear control arms? Was yours an early '05?

(moving thread to SoCal Forum)
 
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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I got my Alta control arms installed and my car aligned at EF1 in Long Beach. Great shop and Fabrizio is a great guy!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Apparently the 05's can be moved a little but not very much...Thats why I thought I needed the control arms. Thanks for moving!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by n1ftyneil
Apparently the 05's can be moved a little but not very much...Thats why I thought I needed the control arms. Thanks for moving!
There is actually a fair amount of camber adjustment in the camber adjustable stock rear control arms, certainly enough to handle camber adjustment for lowering springs (probably not enough for coilovers).
 
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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replied to you on SCMM. Whatever you do ...do not have the dealership put the control arms on for you.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dave
There is actually a fair amount of camber adjustment in the camber adjustable stock rear control arms, certainly enough to handle camber adjustment for lowering springs (probably not enough for coilovers).

Oh man i didn't know that - well is there any other reason for me to have the control arms other than that? Good for hard driving etc? or am I just wasting my time?

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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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EF1 Motorsports in Signal Hill. Fabrizio (owner) is the best with tires, brakes and supension for MINIs and BMWs.
 
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