Alignment in Chicago Area?

[CorneliusRox]

Looking for a good place out near warrenville/naperville. I hear Firestone does a lifetime alignment which would mean that adjusting my coilovers and going back in would be covered. Sounds good to me.

Any advice?

[BzeB5A4]

Looking for a good place out near warrenville/naperville. I hear Firestone does a lifetime alignment which would mean that adjusting my coilovers and going back in would be covered. Sounds good to me.

Any advice?

Any one? I'd like to know too, for when I go low!

[CorneliusRox]

Any one? I'd like to know too, for when I go low!

Right? lol I cant believe nobody has an opinion. I am putting my coilovers on tomorrow.

Well, I will update this with what I find.

[NeedingAnAudi]

Right? lol I cant believe nobody has an opinion. I am putting my coilovers on tomorrow.

Well, I will update this with what I find.

Please do. I need to find a shop that will align my car at 22.5 gtf

[BzeB5A4]

Please do. I need to find a shop that will align my car at 22.5 gtf

Mann..thats crazy low! Not gunna go that low myself. But on another note, You guys have/getting a skid plate? I think I'd like one for peace of mind, but dont want to spend like $250 for a Panzer or Evo Thor plate.

[SAUDI01.5]

I got mine done at GRD and they did a good job.

[CorneliusRox]

GRD?


and 22.5?! I am going to go 25. I am interested in the skid plate though.

[Durkka]

GRD - Genesis Racing Development
http://grdtuned.com/

I haven't used them myself but have been looking into them

[SAUDI01.5]

www.grdperformance.com/
Genesis Racing & Development
875 N. Ellsworth Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181

Heard really good things about this place too but pricey.
www.gocpt.com
Chicago Performance & tuning
5109 west lake st. unit B
melrose park, IL 60160
(708)343-8677

I actually just did a review on my Panzer (skid) plate. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...r-(Skid)-Plate

[JDM EJ1 95]

Please do. I need to find a shop that will align my car at 22.5 gtf

try my good pal Rob at just tires in arlington heights on rand... he aligns everything i bring there.

or Thalmans alignment in northbrook Illinois.. they have an in ground Flush mounted rack. they can do anything.

[CorneliusRox]

Heard really good things about this place too but pricey.
www.gocpt.com
Chicago Performance & tuning
5109 west lake st. unit B
melrose park, IL 60160
(708)343-8677

Almost went there for my tune. It is right next to one of our buildings (work) and so I checked them out. They look pretty legit to me. I will probably go get dynoed there sooner or later.

I am basically just looking for a place that offers a 'lifetime alignment' that does a digital readout of camber, caster, and tow. And is cheap with good results.

[NeedingAnAudi]

try my good pal Rob at just tires in arlington heights on rand... he aligns everything i bring there.

or Thalmans alignment in northbrook Illinois.. they have an in ground Flush mounted rack. they can do anything.

I'll definitely keep these in mind.

I had GRD do my alignment once, but their road has a super nasty bump where one slab of concrete sank like 4 inches, so I dislike going to them lol. Also I think they raised my car when they did my alignment.

[CorneliusRox]

I had GRD do my alignment once, but their road has a super nasty bump where one slab of concrete sank like 4 inches, so I dislike going to them lol. Also I think they raised my car when they did my alignment.

Doesnt that drive you crazy!
Works on a straight axle though. just put pressure on the axle

[SAUDI01.5]

Almost went there for my tune. It is right next to one of our buildings (work) and so I checked them out. They look pretty legit to me. I will probably go get dynoed there sooner or later.

I am basically just looking for a place that offers a 'lifetime alignment' that does a digital readout of camber, caster, and tow. And is cheap with good results.

Might have a little trouble finding that type of offer at a performance shop...If you do please let us know.

I don't know about your car but on my B5 S4 you can't adjust camber on stock control arms...Adjustable control arms are a must if you go real low.

[CorneliusRox]

Might have a little trouble finding that type of offer at a performance shop...If you do please let us know.

I don't know about your car but on my B5 S4 you can't adjust camber on stock control arms...Adjustable control arms are a must if you go real low.

That is how B6 and B7's are as well. The rears are adjustable. But with 25"ftg I should be good. Just Barely have neg camber on the front.

[BzeB5A4]

Everyone's talking bout GRD, maybe I should give them a holler since I like like 2 mins driving from them.

I've checked out the Thor vs. Panzer and everyone goes with Thor cause is Thicker. And right now Boras Part has them on sale with Free Shipping! But it ends today i think :(

[SAUDI01.5]

That is how B6 and B7's are as well. The rears are adjustable. But with 25"ftg I should be good. Just Barely have neg camber on the front.

I have Bilstein struts/Eibach sport springs...The camber was still within spec. The true test is always tire wear and I have no issue there either.

[NeedingAnAudi]

Everyone's talking bout GRD, maybe I should give them a holler since I like like 2 mins driving from them.

I've checked out the Thor vs. Panzer and everyone goes with Thor cause is Thicker. And right now Boras Part has them on sale with Free Shipping! But it ends today i think :(

I went panzer. I liked the fact that it is one piece across the whole bottom of the car

[CorneliusRox]

I have Bilstein struts/Eibach sport springs...The camber was still within spec. The true test is always tire wear and I have no issue there either.

Yeah lots of guys all the way to 24" ftg are good as long as your tow is proper. They get 20k out of the tires still.

[CorneliusRox]

So I guess the firestone in ElmHurst honors the lifetime alignment. That is way too far for me though... I might just stick around here.

[NeedingAnAudi]

So I guess the firestone in ElmHurst honors the lifetime alignment. That is way too far for me though... I might just stick around here.

You live close to Elmhurst? I'm 2 towns over from Elmhurst, takes me 10 minutes to get downtown

[fcjasontt]

We sublette all our alignments to Just Tires in Plainfield. We have brought them much that is low and have never had a problem.

[CorneliusRox]

I just got my alignment done. Went to Firestone or Lisle, IL.

Lifetime alignment! That means I can adjust my coilovers, get upper control arms, do whatever, and they will align it again. For free. For the life of the car.

[BzeB5A4]

I just got my alignment done. Went to Firestone or Lisle, IL.

Lifetime alignment! That means I can adjust my coilovers, get upper control arms, do whatever, and they will align it again. For free. For the life of the car.

Awesome! How long did you go? Also, how much $, if you don't mind sharing?

[CorneliusRox]

Awesome! How long did you go? Also, how much $, if you don't mind sharing?

How long did it take or how low did I go?
1.25hours and 25ftg

I cant remember what he said for price originally, I think it was like $160, but I'll let you know when I pick it up after tax and all.

[NeedingAnAudi]

How long did it take or how low did I go?
1.25hours and 25ftg

I cant remember what he said for price originally, I think it was like $160, but I'll let you know when I pick it up after tax and all.

160 for life? That's a steal

[CorneliusRox]

Yeah so it was $170 out the door. He said limit is once per day. lol

they did a great job too! I just got 30mpg city driving into work... I must have been decently off before.

Also, now my front camber is at about -1.4deg, is that tire eating territory?

[Sanjman]

They always treat you nice the first day. Everytime other time I've called in, Firestone says "Oh yeah come right in" and when you go in they give you an estimate of 8 hours to get it done because they have "prior" customers waiting. Be sure to complain a little and let them know that you want it done in a timely matter. Set up an appointment so it is done and you are not waiting 8 hours for a freakin alignment. That was my biggest issue. Last time I took it in, they "didn't get to it" and I was left with a car that wasn't properly aligned riding on tires from them with the extended warranty. Then they told me I better get it aligned or it will "void" my warranty. Epic fail.

Sorry just ranting. But still a good deal if you do it at least 3-4 times.

[Ynnekdude]

Almost went there for my tune. It is right next to one of our buildings (work) and so I checked them out. They look pretty legit to me. I will probably go get dynoed there sooner or later.

I am basically just looking for a place that offers a 'lifetime alignment' that does a digital readout of camber, caster, and tow. And is cheap with good results.

CPT is where it's at. Might be a bit pricey for an alignment so I understand you seizing the great deal in Lisle but if you're ever looking to have major work done, CPT is the place to go. I had CPT do my supercharger pulley install, send my ECU out for tune a tune twice, and fabricate a custom intake for me.


Their work is top-notch. Going to have them do my coilovers in May.

[CorneliusRox]

They always treat you nice the first day. Everytime other time I've called in, Firestone says "Oh yeah come right in" and when you go in they give you an estimate of 8 hours to get it done because they have "prior" customers waiting. Be sure to complain a little and let them know that you want it done in a timely matter. Set up an appointment so it is done and you are not waiting 8 hours for a freakin alignment. That was my biggest issue. Last time I took it in, they "didn't get to it" and I was left with a car that wasn't properly aligned riding on tires from them with the extended warranty. Then they told me I better get it aligned or it will "void" my warranty. Epic fail.

Sorry just ranting. But still a good deal if you do it at least 3-4 times.

Thanks for the advice. I could definitely see that. The price was definitely right though. I will just toss the idea at him of me buying some tires and I am sure he will keep treating me nice for at least a little while.

CPT is where it's at. Might be a bit pricey for an alignment so I understand you seizing the great deal in Lisle but if you're ever looking to have major work done, CPT is the place to go. I had CPT do my supercharger pulley install, send my ECU out for tune a tune twice, and fabricate a custom intake for me.


Their work is top-notch. Going to have them do my coilovers in May.

Looks awesome. Yeah, every time I have talked with them they always know their stuff. I am waiting for an excuse to go do something with them.



BTW, here is a nice little thread I made/found. It's good to know:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Alignment-info

[Sanjman]

My Firestone guys aren't the same as yours though so the experience can always be different.

Ynnekdude ,
By the way, how much does CO install run by with CPT? Can you PM me?

[CorneliusRox]

What is CPT? and I installed them myself.

[Sanjman]

sorry meant that part for Ynnekdude

[Ynnekdude]

What is CPT? and I installed them myself.

CPT = Chicago Performance and Tuning in Melrose Park. I've seen some pretty unreal cars in there (GT3 cup cars, GTR, RS6, various 911's...)

Sanjman, PM'd

[NeedingAnAudi]

try my good pal Rob at just tires in arlington heights on rand... he aligns everything i bring there.

or Thalmans alignment in northbrook Illinois.. they have an in ground Flush mounted rack. they can do anything.

Hey do you know the prices on either of these places by chance? Need to get my alignment fixed real bad.