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Old 03-31-2017, 06:42 AM   #13
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If you really want a "good" alignment, find a race shop or an indy that does a string alignment.
Trust me , it makes a difference.
A laser is around 1mm in diameter and my guy has a special ruler with a magnifier and is accurate to .5mm!

Yes, they cost more, the going rate here in San Diego is $350. The difference in accuracy does make a difference as well as really dialing in both sides to be the same

BWDZ is right, a proper alignment requires that the car be rolled a little back and forth a little after an adjustment and re-checked

The alignment shops take maybe 30-45 min and a string alignment is 2-3 hours

Also, they should ballast the drivers seat with the approximate weight of the driver when doing the alignment. 1/2 tank gas too
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