[izzyM2]

Any great alignment shops you guys can recommend around LA or Orange? Just recently dropped my car. I used to take it to west end alignment but hoping to find an alternative that uses modern equipment.

[MineralGreyMetallic]

Had my F87 aligned at EAS when they installed my suspension back in 2017.

Edit: Apparently EAS doesn't do alignments anymore. I spoke with them recently about a new setup on my G87 and they said they didn't do alignments. So either they stopped doing them, or never did and I'm remembering incorrectly.

[LeggoRacing]

WR teknica

[izzyM2]

Originally Posted by LeggoRacing

WR teknica

I found a place here in Torrance called Laser focus alignment. But I’m curious about this place I could not find them during research.
Thanks

[DutchBoysRacing]

West End Alignment or Chewerks

[izzyM2]

Thanks for all the recommendations. I took a chance and went with Laser Focus in Torrance yesterday. Owner Justin was great and easy to work with. His equipment is top notch, very knowledgeable and the whole experience was fast. I was able to observe the process the whole time as they have a viewing area close by. They also do plenty of BMWs and he himself is an M2 owner. Pricing was very fair and they also tackle suspension work. I would not hesitate recommending them. My past cars has gone through west end alignment and I’ve always had great experiences with them. Though this new place can do it quicker and pricing was more reasonable. So just another choice we can have.

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by izzyM2

Thanks for all the recommendations. I took a chance and went with Laser Focus in Torrance yesterday. Owner Justin was great and easy to work with. His equipment is top notch, very knowledgeable and the whole experience was fast. I was able to observe the process the whole time as they have a viewing area close by. They also do plenty of BMWs and he himself is an M2 owner. Pricing was very fair and they also tackle suspension work. I would not hesitate recommending them. My past cars has gone through west end alignment and I’ve always had great experiences with them. Though this new place can do it quicker and pricing was more reasonable. So just another choice we can have.

Care so share the alignment specs you went with?

[izzyM2]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Care so share the alignment specs you went with?

I went with close to stock since I most likely will not be tracking anytime until I pay her off. They will do what setting you like and he has all BMW benchmarks.

[GoneTracking]

Honest Q, not sure why you need a wheel alignment recommendation? Unless you're looking for a very specific spec, any alignment shop that uses lasers can do what you need even with lowered suspension...

[izzyM2]

[QUOTE=GoneTracking;31359177]Honest Q, not sure why you need a wheel alignment recommendation? Unless you're looking for a very specific spec, any alignment shop that uses lasers can do what you need even with lowered suspension...

Maybe you don’t care who takes care of your ride but I sure do. But just to tickle your fancy, I’ve always gone to West End and he is super knowledgeable but old school so though lasers make it super easy and accurate I still want someone who knows about street and performance settings for enthusiasts cars and are reputable vendors. They are kind of important to me so that’s what it all came down to.

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by izzyM2

I went with close to stock since I most likely will not be tracking anytime until I pay her off. They will do what setting you like and he has all BMW benchmarks.

Thanks Bro!! I am going to them. The Eibachs are on backorder, although Bimmerworld seems to have them. I ordered them today but haven't got a confirmation if they will ship.

[GoneTracking]

[QUOTE=izzyM2;31359600]

Originally Posted by GoneTracking

Honest Q, not sure why you need a wheel alignment recommendation? Unless you're looking for a very specific spec, any alignment shop that uses lasers can do what you need even with lowered suspension...

Maybe you don’t care who takes care of your ride but I sure do. But just to tickle your fancy, I’ve always gone to West End and he is super knowledgeable but old school so though lasers make it super easy and accurate I still want someone who knows about street and performance settings for enthusiasts cars and are reputable vendors. They are kind of important to me so that’s what it all came down to.

I've gotten my cars aligned by Darin countless times in the early 2000's. Dude is a legend when it comes to prepping cars for the track (if you couldn't tell by my username). But I still stand by my comment. There's absolutely zero reason you need Darin to do your alignment with a ruler if all you're doing is local spirited driving...

[MineralGreyMetallic]

Called up Justin at Laser Focus and he was excited to answer my 100 stupid questions.

My car's been a little squirly during acceleration, so going to see if that's an alignment issue.

[izzyM2]

Originally Posted by MineralGreyMetallic

Called up Justin at Laser Focus and he was excited to answer my 100 stupid questions.

My car's been a little squirly during acceleration, so going to see if that's an alignment issue.

The guy is a hoot. Just the conversations alone is worth it. Knowledge is a big plus. Thinking I know everything and just having a big mouth... well it is what it is.

[97supratt]

Originally Posted by DutchBoysRacing

West End Alignment or Chewerks

West end is the absolute best in alignments. All done by hand, i've had all my race alignments done by Darrin and now Chris.

[MineralGreyMetallic]

wow.

The tech said the bolt in the right rear was "loose."

No one has touched the suspension of this car except whoever installed the M Perf Suspension at the port.

Night and day difference in acceleration.

[izzyM2]

[QUOTE=97supratt;31411518]West end is the absolute best in alignments. All done by hand, i've had all my race alignments done by Darrin and now Chris.

No one will dispute they are great but they are not the only option out there. Other great reputable places with modern equipment also exist you as a customer can appreciate when you see true numbers versus counting on what someone says to you expert or not. It is just another way to go plus more change in your pocket.