12-30-2006, 02:51 PM
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Location: Wisconsin
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Contact your local PCA region, they usually can recommend several independent race shops that will do it right and for less money.
www.pca.org
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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12-30-2006, 05:26 PM
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Location: Minneapolis
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Yes, my dealer did it for $125 total.
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12-30-2006, 05:29 PM
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Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Originally Posted by Paul
Contact your local PCA region, they usually can recommend several independent race shops that will do it right and for less money.
www.pca.org |
Hi,
+1 on using a competent Race Shop. This is their Bread & Butter and they're much better equipped to do a better job than a Dealer or Tire Store.
Be sure to have the Tires individually Road Balanced on a Hunter 97XX Machine and keep the printout. Then have them do the suspension alignment.
Be sure to have the Fuel Tank Full and all other non-essential stuff out of the car so the alignment is spot on. Expect to pay at least $100-$150 for a proper 4-wheel alignment. It's a good adjunct to the very expensive new tires you've invested in...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 12-30-2006 at 11:52 PM.
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12-30-2006, 07:10 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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Happy New Year Jim, we finally agree 100% on something!!
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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12-30-2006, 08:12 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Originally Posted by Paul
Happy New Year Jim, we finally agree 100% on something!!
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Hi,
It was bound to happen sooner or later  Happy New Year to you too...!!
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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12-31-2006, 06:18 AM
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Location: AZ
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We just did one in Phoenix at indi shop--
127.50 for front and 127.50 for rear + tax ~270
Sometimes they check the rear and if it doesn't need an adjustment
they will only charge for the front alignment
Also, a lot of the success is due to the person doing the work,
not always the "machine" they use. (that's a story for another day)
good luck,
Ed 
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12-31-2006, 09:27 AM
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Location: Los Angeles
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Thanks again to all. I have been wanting to join PCA for a long time anyway. I think I will see who they can recommend in the Los Angeles area. Once again this forum has proven to be a great source for infomation about the Boxster! My best to all of you for the New Year.
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12-31-2006, 10:35 AM
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Location: Los Angeles
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Thinking about taking it to Hergescheimer, an independent in somewhat nearby Lake Forrest CA...... anyone have experiance with them?
Also, I just applied for a 3 year membership to PCA! Looks like there will be a lot of fun to be had there.
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12-31-2006, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: S.cali
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West End Alignment. He does corner balancing and regular alignments, works heavily with modified and/or sensitive vehicles. Very well reputable shop and guy...a lot of vehicles that go AutoX go to him for proper balancing and alignment. Located in Gardena, somewhat of a drive for you depending on where in LA you reside.
http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/november01/westend.php
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01-01-2007, 03:03 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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Originally Posted by Mr. Boone
Thinking about taking it to Hergescheimer, an independent in somewhat nearby Lake Forrest CA...... anyone have experiance with them?
Also, I just applied for a 3 year membership to PCA! Looks like there will be a lot of fun to be had there.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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