excellent ALIGNMENT places in NYC
04-14-09, 10:11 PM
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I forgot about this thread. Sorry folks. Went to Camber Toe and Sing (hope I spelled his name right) did an excellent job on my car. He even broke it down how I should adjust the alignment to accommodate my driving (I take turns hard, according to the outer tread).
After Sing, put my car on his lift, he was able to show me on screen the current position (mess) of my previous alignment done at 106. And not to my surprise, the TOE was WAY OFF. In the end, Sing did corrected my alignment and the car felt sturdy once more. I felt confident taking turns at high speeds again.
Camber toe for me from here on in....
-Jae
I forgot about this thread. Sorry folks. Went to Camber Toe and Sing (hope I spelled his name right) did an excellent job on my car. He even broke it down how I should adjust the alignment to accommodate my driving (I take turns hard, according to the outer tread).
After Sing, put my car on his lift, he was able to show me on screen the current position (mess) of my previous alignment done at 106. And not to my surprise, the TOE was WAY OFF. In the end, Sing did corrected my alignment and the car felt sturdy once more. I felt confident taking turns at high speeds again.
Camber toe for me from here on in....
-Jae
Is your car lowered? Do you think a car that is lowered and with a fiberglass bodykit will have an issue going on this lift?
How much did the alignment cost you? Did you have to make an appointment?
04-15-09, 10:23 AM
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My car is lowered, not slammed but lowered.. You may encounter an issue due to the kit, HOWEVER they do have ramps they can use to make the drive onto the machine easier/possible.
You do have to make an appointment and the cost was around $120 or so and for the use of the ramps is another $30 or so. At first I was taken back with the cost but once my car was on the lift and he started to work on it, the price for good work was definitely worth it.
Sin, deals with lowered cars for all purposes on a regular basis. I am sure he can help you out. Give him a call and set up an appointment. If he doesn't feel comfortable doing it he will let you know. A standup guy, indeed.
-Jae
05-03-09, 11:10 AM
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I went to Camber Toe Saturday. Sin is a real nice guy and did his best but was not successful in solving my wheel shake @55 problem or my brake clunking noise. I do feel more comfy in that he looked over the front end and gave it a clean bill of health.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
05-04-09, 10:05 AM
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went to the NEW 106th street tire and wheel on Queens Blvd - located across the street from Pop diner, I believe it is 51st ave and Queens Blvd. Ask for Abraham. He seems knowledgable and speaks good english (my complaint when going to 106th street tire and wheel at the original location).
05-04-09, 07:14 PM
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I went to Camber Toe Saturday. Sin is a real nice guy and did his best but was not successful in solving my wheel shake @55 problem or my brake clunking noise. I do feel more comfy in that he looked over the front end and gave it a clean bill of health.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
05-04-09, 09:46 PM
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I ended up going to the original 106th tire on Northern Blvd because I dealt with them many times before and I have not had any issues with their alignments..Its a real convenience to be able to drive onto their lift without worrying about damaging my overpriced JDM body kit..
To make a long story short, the technician did an excellent job..The car drives true and straight with no issues what so ever..The car drives much better in all aspects; handling including braking have improved significantly, the car accelerates instanteously due to improved traction, tire contact to the road is even, and the car corners more leveled..Due to the much improved handling, I enjoy driving my car more than before..
The technician there did understand english but was not completely fluent..Sometimes I had to repeat myself for him to understand..But otherwise, he is completely competent tuning my suspension, and took his time to make sure everything was completely on point. Not to mention an alignment there is only 45 dollars compared to other more pricer places. Most of the time I would pay more for someone to work on my car but in this case the job was more than adequate. Because I saved a bit of money I ended up giving the tech a good tip. Both parties were happy at the end which makes a good transaction.
I'm extremely picky with who works on my car and I would not recommend a shop that does shotty work...I can attest that 106 does good alignment work and I would not be hesitant to bring my car to them again..
To make a long story short, the technician did an excellent job..The car drives true and straight with no issues what so ever..The car drives much better in all aspects; handling including braking have improved significantly, the car accelerates instanteously due to improved traction, tire contact to the road is even, and the car corners more leveled..Due to the much improved handling, I enjoy driving my car more than before..
The technician there did understand english but was not completely fluent..Sometimes I had to repeat myself for him to understand..But otherwise, he is completely competent tuning my suspension, and took his time to make sure everything was completely on point. Not to mention an alignment there is only 45 dollars compared to other more pricer places. Most of the time I would pay more for someone to work on my car but in this case the job was more than adequate. Because I saved a bit of money I ended up giving the tech a good tip. Both parties were happy at the end which makes a good transaction.
I'm extremely picky with who works on my car and I would not recommend a shop that does shotty work...I can attest that 106 does good alignment work and I would not be hesitant to bring my car to them again..
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05-05-09, 06:20 AM
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I went to Camber Toe Saturday. Sin is a real nice guy and did his best but was not successful in solving my wheel shake @55 problem or my brake clunking noise. I do feel more comfy in that he looked over the front end and gave it a clean bill of health.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
Does the brake clunking only occur at low speed? If so it is normal for you to hear it up front even with the shim kit in place.
05-05-09, 07:16 AM
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The wheel shaking @55mph could be attributed to tire balancing.. Have your tires balanced at Mavis Tire on Hempstead TPK. in Elmont and I bet your shake will be gone..
Does the brake clunking only occur at low speed? If so it is normal for you to hear it up front even with the shim kit in place.
Does the brake clunking only occur at low speed? If so it is normal for you to hear it up front even with the shim kit in place.
Yes... only at low speed. Whoever had installed the brakes was an idiot and not only twisted a line but left all the shims off.
05-15-09, 06:29 PM
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I went to Camber Toe Saturday. Sin is a real nice guy and did his best but was not successful in solving my wheel shake @55 problem or my brake clunking noise. I do feel more comfy in that he looked over the front end and gave it a clean bill of health.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
In all fairness he said he want's me to bring it back it's just not that easy for me to get it to him since the wife rarely gets home before 8pm.
Sin
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The shaking problem is not wheels, as I am confident in our wheel balancer. You also said there was a problem even with your old wheels. I will have to look into the drive shaft, axles, and the wheel bearings.
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Does 106th do alignment with Rims on ?
I ended up going to the original 106th tire on Northern Blvd because I dealt with them many times before and I have not had any issues with their alignments..Its a real convenience to be able to drive onto their lift without worrying about damaging my overpriced JDM body kit..
To make a long story short, the technician did an excellent job..The car drives true and straight with no issues what so ever..The car drives much better in all aspects; handling including braking have improved significantly, the car accelerates instanteously due to improved traction, tire contact to the road is even, and the car corners more leveled..Due to the much improved handling, I enjoy driving my car more than before..
The technician there did understand english but was not completely fluent..Sometimes I had to repeat myself for him to understand..But otherwise, he is completely competent tuning my suspension, and took his time to make sure everything was completely on point. Not to mention an alignment there is only 45 dollars compared to other more pricer places. Most of the time I would pay more for someone to work on my car but in this case the job was more than adequate. Because I saved a bit of money I ended up giving the tech a good tip. Both parties were happy at the end which makes a good transaction.
I'm extremely picky with who works on my car and I would not recommend a shop that does shotty work...I can attest that 106 does good alignment work and I would not be hesitant to bring my car to them again..
To make a long story short, the technician did an excellent job..The car drives true and straight with no issues what so ever..The car drives much better in all aspects; handling including braking have improved significantly, the car accelerates instanteously due to improved traction, tire contact to the road is even, and the car corners more leveled..Due to the much improved handling, I enjoy driving my car more than before..
The technician there did understand english but was not completely fluent..Sometimes I had to repeat myself for him to understand..But otherwise, he is completely competent tuning my suspension, and took his time to make sure everything was completely on point. Not to mention an alignment there is only 45 dollars compared to other more pricer places. Most of the time I would pay more for someone to work on my car but in this case the job was more than adequate. Because I saved a bit of money I ended up giving the tech a good tip. Both parties were happy at the end which makes a good transaction.
I'm extremely picky with who works on my car and I would not recommend a shop that does shotty work...I can attest that 106 does good alignment work and I would not be hesitant to bring my car to them again..