Where to bring for alignment?

[MY996TT]

Hi,

My 2004 996TT has been pulling to the right a little and I think she is ready for the first alignment since I have her. I haven't checked the price with the dealer yet, but I'm sure they are far more expensive than the local Big-O. My question is, does the local Big-O do the same job as the dealers or I should bring it to the dealer?

Thanks, Eugene

[Dus10R]

Hi,

My 2004 996TT has been pulling to the right a little and I think she is ready for the first alignment since I have her. I haven't checked the price with the dealer yet, but I'm sure they are far more expensive than the local Big-O. My question is, does the local Big-O do the same job as the dealers or I should bring it to the dealer?

Thanks, Eugene

I think P-cars have unusual alignment settings that they use; I'm sure anyone could do the alignment as long as you give them what the #'s are supposed to be.

[MY996TT]

Thanks Dus10R,

I called a couple of dealers and both of them said the roads in CA are sloped to the right. As long as I let go the steering wheel for about 10 seconds and I don't end up in the next lane (at least a two lane road), the alignment should be fine. Based on reading from other threads, I think I'll take my car to the dealer, $399 out the door.

Eugene

[somahone]

Hi,

I have a 996TT which I have all wheels aligned annually, once at OPC and other at Continental Tyre dealer with laser aligner.

I can say both do a fine job OPC costs more.

Some argue OPC place weights in the driver seat before aligning, but a good laser aligner operator can also do a good job. Make sure they have experience with exotic cars

The 996 TT has a number of adjustments front and back.

Googluck

[MY996TT]

Hi,

I have a 996TT which I have all wheels aligned annually, once at OPC and other at Continental Tyre dealer with laser aligner.

I can say both do a fine job OPC costs more.

Some argue OPC place weights in the driver seat before aligning, but a good laser aligner operator can also do a good job. Make sure they have experience with exotic cars

The 996 TT has a number of adjustments front and back.

Googluck

Thanks Somahone,

It is good to know that they do about the same job.

[lightstream]

Custom Alignment in Mt. View Ca is very good with almost all exotics and race cars. Joe, the owner, is Pres of the local Shelby Club and they do all the suspension on my vehicles. probably not cheap- I don't bother to price them - but they are good.

[MY996TT]

Thank you Lightstream, I'll keep that in mind.

I actaully took the car to a local tire shop. The outcome is not bad. The mechanic spent 2+ hours aligning the wheels. I guess I got my money worth, $130 vs $400.