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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Can most tire shops handle MINI alignment?

And do it well? Is the MINI alignment any more complex than your average car?
I'm a little sheepish about not going to my MINI shop for them to do it because that's what they deal with all the time.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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what suspension mods do you have? if none, alignment is pretty simple. no camber adjustment in front and limited camber adjustment on 05 and later (none on earlier cars). toe is adjusted on the rear using the trailing arms. even with upper and lower rear control arms, this is most often the best approach as it limits variables. with a more modded suspension, alignment actually becomes easier. just make sure that the shop that you choose is willing to put in the time to bring the car to your stated specs.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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I have no mods at all just the stock MCS 2005 sport suspension that I ordered from Oxford. Thanks for the advice, bean. (Mister?)
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