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Old 04-24-2010, 04:29 PM
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My front end is way out of alignment, any virginia residents. know of a good shop I should take it to? Thanks
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I have a sears local to my house that does an EXCELLENT job, they have the special tools on hand, and best of all, its $70...

SEARS in Virginia Center Commons, right off 95 and 295 intersection just north of Richmond... sorry, it is a drive for ya, but can't really beat the service or price, and best of all for me, they are the closest place to my house!
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You might want to try Abacus in Virginia Beach.
http://www.abacusracing.com/home.nxg
One of their mechanics, Derek, used to do mine when he worked at Eurosport.
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Go see mike at the tire place by casey chevy right up the street by your house ask for mike tell him I sent you he will get you straight good and cheap! I told you when you were over the house the other day man hows thw car doing ????
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Yeah, Derek at Abacus is good...
...also, Rex at Performance Tire & Wheel (819-6969) has good equipment & will meet at crazy hours.
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I8A4RE, I was thinking of something more specialized like that, thanks.

Slantnose, thanks for the suggestion. Ill have to call to find their location.

Costas, The cars still doing great but if that belt doesn't stretch or something ill have to loosen it. Its no fun having a supercharger without boost, plus I'm getting funny looks. And what place are you talking about?
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Raceweks in Viginia Beach did the set up on my track car. Recommend highly!

racewerks.net
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Ted,

Is that your "Joker" 944?
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Is that your "Joker" 944?
Yes minus some of the old grahics due to a minor incident with the tire wall at T1 VIR two years ago....
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I called abacus, they recommended I take it somewhere else, and reacwerks is crazy expensive.
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It looks like your near my neck of the woods. I'd be happy to help you out aligning the car yourself. All it takes is some very basic tools and a solid grasp of trigonometry, of which I have both.



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