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Old 03-13-2008 | 12:49 PM
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Anyone know of a place to get an alignment around LA? The Firestone near my area said they don't do alignments on E60s due to the negative camber issue.

TIA
Old 03-13-2008 | 01:06 PM
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i will never go to Firestone again. Go to Shoreline http://www.shorelinemotoring.com/

Alignment is about 100 and they know their stuff (recommended by Eurorev). Great service
Old 03-13-2008 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by the chang' post='544290' date='Mar 13 2008, 12:49 PM
Anyone know of a place to get an alignment around LA? The Firestone near my area said they don't do alignments on E60s due to the negative camber issue.

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try the m shop in eagle rock (los angeles) they might be able to help you...
Old 03-13-2008 | 01:19 PM
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edit: i was going to mention that alpinewhite went to shoreline motoring on beach blvd. but noticed he already posted about it.
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If you don't have active steering, take it to the American Tire Depot in Glendale. They have a lowered lift for dropped cars and they charged me $80.
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A little out from L.A. but well worth the drive and one of the best alignment shops IMHO. Everything is done the old school way w/out machines.

West End Alignment (talk to Darrin Nishimura)
18008 S Vermont Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248

You have to book two weeks in advance but it's worth it. I think alignment was $90.
Old 03-13-2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by superhung' post='544427' date='Mar 13 2008, 03:49 PM
A little out from L.A. but well worth the drive and one of the best alignment shops IMHO. Everything is done the old school way w/out machines.

West End Alignment (talk to Darrin Nishimura)
18008 S Vermont Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248

You have to book two weeks in advance but it's worth it. I think alignment was $90.
I've talk to a lot of people and they all recommend West End Alignment..problem is you have to book it with him way in advance, like weeks to a month
Old 03-13-2008 | 04:58 PM
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Mikes Alignment in North hollywood . look his shop up on tirerack.com and check out his great feedback. i let him work on my M5. hes a good mechanic and brakes and alignments are his specialtie
Old 03-13-2008 | 06:10 PM
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Thanks for all the responses everyone. I'll check out West End first - since so many rec that shop. Hopefully they have lifetime alignment offers.
Old 03-13-2008 | 06:19 PM
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Darrin at Westend is good, but I doubt he'll be able to work with active steering, as he doesn't use anything computerized. You do have to schedule two weeks ahead of time though. Although sometimes he can fit you in sooner if you can come in at 7 or 8 in the morning.

Also try Lucent in L.A.


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