Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 15, 2000 06:40 pm UTC
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Peter Meier
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I'm looking for the same. I need an alignment. I want a good one, not a typical muffler shop alignment. I was thinking of trying Mantis Racing on Speers in Oakville. They've been racing Porsches and Bimmers for years. Any opinions on these guys?
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Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 17, 2000 04:29 pm UTC
February 17, 2000 04:29 pm UTC
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Glenn Turnock
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Speaking of getting an alignment done on a lowered Talon... does anyone know where I can get a decent listing of the alignment specs if I lower my car? THanks Glenn.
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Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 22, 2000 03:18 am UTC
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Peter, the first time I heard of the place, the name instantly invoked "Preying Mantis". I have not heard anything good about them. ------------------ Marta dsmgrrrl@hotmail.com 92 Talon TSi AWD (take two) and soon to be the "NV" of Quebec-DSM (figure *that* one out!)
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Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 25, 2000 01:47 am UTC
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Peter Meier
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OK, here's the scoop on Mantis Racing in Oakville. When I brought my car there for an alignment (because I just had Magnus install thier adjustable control arms ), they quoted me $130, or $150 if things were seized. I figured, well sounds kind of high, but OK - because I wanted it done right for once. They put 160lbs ballast in the driver's seat for me , and even gave me a printout of my alignment settings . But - they charged 3 hours labour totalling $204+tax Draw your own conclusions. I'm just posting this to help any of you make a decision. ------------------ Fast & Awesome Handling '90 AWD $h!tbox
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Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 25, 2000 02:24 am UTC
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Peter Meier
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Oh, I forgot to mention that the steering wheel isn't straight now . Shouldn't that be part of an alignment? Paul, yes that's why I did the control arm mod. If you have a lowered AWD, call Marco for prices (but think LS1 ). FWD's don't have this lowering trouble because of the `solid rear axle' suspension arrg't - or whatever you call it. ------------------ Fast & Awesome Handling '90 AWD $h!tbox
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Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 26, 2000 12:34 am UTC
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Ouch you should have let me take care of the alignment.
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Re: Good Suspension Shops
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February 26, 2000 02:20 am UTC
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Matt Pratola
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Marco, can you do an alignment on a lowered car? (or do you send it out?) I have coilovers....
How much?
Matt
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