North Boston Alignment Shops that can do lowered cars...

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 08:58 AM

Can anyone recommend a shop that can perform alignments on lowered cars? I went to NTB in Waltham (suggested by Eastside Motoring) but they said that they couldn't get my car on the lift because it was too low...I don't consider myself slammed either! ha!

Any help would be appreciated.

WIL

MassBimmer · 04-14-2011, 09:10 AM

Kaizen Tuning in Acton did my alignment after I got H&R Sport springs installed

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Kaizen Tuning in Acton did my alignment after I got H&R Sport springs installed

Can you PM me the price of the alignment...guess I shouldn't be stingy since there's not too many places that can align a lowered car.

alex2112 · 04-14-2011, 10:42 AM

I've had lowered cars aligned at Direct Tire in Watertown. Just let them know you're lowered and they'll ask how much of a drop you have and take that into account in the alignment. They give you a printout with the factory specs and your before/after values. They also have a coupon on their site too for $25 off an alignment which I believe would make it <$100. I'm actually going to be there on Saturday morning getting my alignment done!

http://www.directtire.com/online_cou...alignment.html

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alex2112

I've had lowered cars aligned at Direct Tire in Watertown. Just let them know you're lowered and they'll ask how much of a drop you have and take that into account in the alignment. They give you a printout with the factory specs and your before/after values. They also have a coupon on their site too for $25 off an alignment which I believe would make it <$100. I'm actually going to be there on Saturday morning getting my alignment done!

http://www.directtire.com/online_cou...alignment.html

Good looking out. I have gone to the one in Watertown before for my lowered G35...not sure why I forgot that. Thanks!

cyphr · 04-14-2011, 11:37 AM

North Boston? Fastrack in Peabody for sure. http://www.fastrackservice.com/

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 11:50 AM

Just called up Direct Tire and they were quoting $200-$300 for an alignment!

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

North Boston? Fastrack in Peabody for sure. http://www.fastrackservice.com/

Ok, I'll give them a call as well as Kaizen.

Travishksar · 04-14-2011, 12:00 PM

why not firestone?

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

North Boston? Fastrack in Peabody for sure. http://www.fastrackservice.com/

FasTrack for the win!

NTB - Tried but couldn't get it on the lift...would have be $65!
DirectTire - $200-$300

Kaizen Tuning - $125

FasTrack - $99

I guess lowered cars are considered their performance alignment rate which is $99. That is fine with me. Monday appt set...Peabody...here I come!

Thanks everyone!

cyphr · 04-14-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

FasTrack for the win!

NTB - Tried but couldn't get it on the lift...would have be $65!
DirectTire - $200-$300

Kaizen Tuning - $125

FasTrack - $99

I guess lowered cars are considered their performance alignment rate which is $99. That is fine with me. Monday appt set...Peabody...here I come!

Thanks everyone!

FasTrack is a great shop, they'll also set you up to your custom specs if you have them!

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

FasTrack is a great shop, they'll also set you up to your custom specs if you have them!

No clue what specs I would want them in so I'll let them decide. As long as the ride is smooth and I don't have uneven wear on the tires then I am cool with it.

alex2112 · 04-14-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

Just called up Direct Tire and they were quoting $200-$300 for an alignment!

wtf... my last alignment I had done there cost me $95 I believe. Now I'm nervous going into my appointment on Saturday morning. I'm going to ask them to give me an estimate now before they start work :/

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2112

wtf... my last alignment I had done there cost me $95 I believe.

And you are lowered? I mentioned to them that I was lowered and that's when they were like...well that's going to be $200 (Watertown) and $200-$300 (Peabody). I guess they were all worried about taking more time to get it on the lift so that they do not destroy anything on my car.

alex2112 · 04-14-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

And you are lowered? I mentioned to them that I was lowered and that's when they were like...well that's going to be $200 (Watertown) and $200-$300 (Peabody). I guess they were all worried about taking more time to get it on the lift so that they do not destroy anything on my car.

I am but I'm on Eibach pro-kit springs so it's a really mild drop. I haven't had any issues with getting my car on lifts.

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2112

I am but I'm on Eibach pro-kit springs so it's a really mild drop. I haven't had any issues with getting my car on lifts.

That's definitely it. The Pro-Kit is a 1" drop at most right? I think the setting that Eastside put it in made my front go down 2" and my rears 1.5" and I have a front lip.

alex2112 · 04-14-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

That's definitely it. The Pro-Kit is a 1" drop at most right? I think the setting that Eastside put it in made my front go down 2" and my rears 1.5" and I have a front lip.

Yeah, it's 1" in front and I think 0.8" in the rear. You're clearly a lot lower than me so that explains it.

inter1032 · 04-14-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

FasTrack for the win!

i thought they were extremly careless when i had some work done there, granted they paid to fix it, they seem to have a good reputation but idk

virtualbong · 04-14-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by inter1032

i thought they were extremly careless when i had some work done there, granted they paid to fix it, they seem to have a good reputation but idk

Details? As long as they were upfront with you and took care of the issue then I am fine with that. Shit happens...what matters is whether or not the company steps up and takes care of it without putting up a front.

virtualbong · 04-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Just got back from FasTrack...let me tell you that I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone interested in some great customer service.

I went in for my 1pm appt. and Scott (co-owner) was backed up working on a mustang all morning and said that it would be a 30-45 minute delay. I was slightly disappointed but I know that shops are busy during this time (weather gets nicer out) so coming from a customer service oriented background, I was ok since he was upfront about it and the "vibe" I got from him was an honest one. So off I go to Dunkin Donuts to get a bagel and coffee. Got back to the shop and fired up the laptop and did some work. They were able to get my car in at 1:45pm. Scott apologized profusely for the wait but I told him I understood. I decided to ask him how much it would cost to raise up my coilovers in the rear since it was tucked in pretty good and he told me that he would do it free of charge! I was completely shocked and said, AWESOME. So he adjusted it and asked me to come take a look. It is slightly tucked now but not extreme like before. I love it now and its all nicely aligned. The icing on the cake was that I thought it would be $99 for the alignment...he actually only charged me $65! I shook his hand and told him that he just earned a life time customer as long as the service was this top notch and would refer his shop to anyone that was looking for great service. A+ FasTrack!

Employee I worked with: Scott Rosnik
Company: FasTrack Automotive, Inc.
Website: http://www.fastrackservice.com/index.html

Thanks Rob (Cyphr) for referring me to them.

yiboi · 04-18-2011, 06:17 PM

how's ur alignment? sterlingwheel straight? i need to do mine's after car's lower,can't find any good one including dealer,maybe i will try them.

alex2112 · 04-18-2011, 07:32 PM

Great to hear you had an awesome experience there! I'll definitely be checking them out next time I need an alignment.

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alex2112 Lieutenant 26 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (4)	I've had lowered cars aligned at Direct Tire in Watertown. Just let them know you're lowered and they'll ask how much of a drop you have and take that into account in the alignment. They give you a printout with the factory specs and your before/after values. They also have a coupon on their site too for $25 off an alignment which I believe would make it <$100. I'm actually going to be there on Saturday morning getting my alignment done! http://www.directtire.com/online_cou...alignment.html
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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	Just got back from FasTrack...let me tell you that I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone interested in some great customer service. I went in for my 1pm appt. and Scott (co-owner) was backed up working on a mustang all morning and said that it would be a 30-45 minute delay. I was slightly disappointed but I know that shops are busy during this time (weather gets nicer out) so coming from a customer service oriented background, I was ok since he was upfront about it and the "vibe" I got from him was an honest one. So off I go to Dunkin Donuts to get a bagel and coffee. Got back to the shop and fired up the laptop and did some work. They were able to get my car in at 1:45pm. Scott apologized profusely for the wait but I told him I understood. I decided to ask him how much it would cost to raise up my coilovers in the rear since it was tucked in pretty good and he told me that he would do it free of charge! I was completely shocked and said, AWESOME. So he adjusted it and asked me to come take a look. It is slightly tucked now but not extreme like before. I love it now and its all nicely aligned. The icing on the cake was that I thought it would be $99 for the alignment...he actually only charged me $65! I shook his hand and told him that he just earned a life time customer as long as the service was this top notch and would refer his shop to anyone that was looking for great service. A+ FasTrack! Employee I worked with: Scott Rosnik Company: FasTrack Automotive, Inc. Website: http://www.fastrackservice.com/index.html Thanks Rob (Cyphr) for referring me to them. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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alex2112 Lieutenant 26 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (4)	Great to hear you had an awesome experience there! I'll definitely be checking them out next time I need an alignment.
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