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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 02:19 AM
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My A4 is lowered about 2" (h&r race springs) and I've been told by two places (relatively cheap tire shops) that they can't do my car because their standard Hunter machine can't get the laser across without dismantling a bunch of the underside of my car. A place that specializes in Audi's will do a 4-wheel alignment for $140, and claim they are the only ones who will do it right due to their "special" machine.. however, they provide no warranty becaues my car is lowered. That seems pretty steep, but having a place take apart my car is worse. Is this normal?
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 07:14 AM
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I believe the stealership charges approx $150.00 for an alignment.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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Default I bought a lifetime alignment as long as I own this car for ~160.

Evans Tire. Did a great job even w/ the CCP links. Paid for itself after the third time.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Default damn I want one of those!

lifetime alignment is like $1000+ value if you use it yearly, that is sweet.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 07:42 AM
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Default Yup. Came in handy when I was installing a bunch of stuff for my...

...suspension.

Will benefit from it again when I get some new tires soon.

Worth the extra up front.
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