What did you do with your Z today

FromG2Z · 08-02-2011, 03:42 PM

guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.

kenchan · 08-02-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.

it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to.

happytheman · 08-02-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to.

Hahaha!! I had forgotten about the dealer washing my car! You've had that happen too haven't you Kensan?

LunaZ · 08-03-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Lansdale PA. They even gave me a gratious discount for being a forum member. Real nice guys over there.

Thanks. I'll have to set something up with them on one of my days off.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to.

I always take my car in clean and the guys at the dealership once said to me "hope you don't mind, but we didn't bother to wash it because we would have made it dirtier than when you dropped it off".

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Hmmm, the last time I was cited was back in '98!

that's great!

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

I always take my car in clean and the guys at the dealership once said to me "hope you don't mind, but we didn't bother to wash it because we would have made it dirtier than when you dropped it off".

hahaha.

awesome.

no Z action for me today... just relaxing and taking more snaps tonight with my DSLR.

need to buy me a tripod...

Alchemy · 08-03-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

that's great!

hahaha.

awesome.

no Z action for me today... just relaxing and taking more snaps tonight with my DSLR.

need to buy me a tripod...

After seeing those tripods in the photo thread Im in the market too! Which one you have in mind Ken?

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 10:23 AM

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After seeing those tripods in the photo thread Im in the market too! Which one you have in mind Ken?

yah, im definitely going to get the manfrotto as recommended by nick and nitex... but im not sure which one's better for me so still searching around.

im still thinking about getting the short table top one first cause even though the large tripods can be interveted for low angle shots, the only time im going to be using my tripod outside is when im motoring my Z... which mean only needed for very low-angle shots. the table top one is like the size of a dollar billl so i'll fit in my gear bag.

the crappy tripod i have already will do basically everything else i need it to do... im just not sure how long the thing will last so i'll probably look into it deeper when the thing finally fails.

Nick911sc · 08-03-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, im definitely going to get the manfrotto as recommended by nick and nitex... but im not sure which one's better for me so still searching around.

im still thinking about getting the short table top one first cause even though the large tripods can be interveted for low angle shots, the only time im going to be using my tripod outside is when im motoring my Z... which mean only needed for very low-angle shots. the table top one is like the size of a dollar billl so i'll fit in my gear bag.

the crappy tripod i have already will do basically everything else i need it to do... im just not sure how long the thing will last so i'll probably look into it deeper when the thing finally fails.

If you're going to get a table top tripod just make sure that it(and the head if there's a separate one) can support the weight of your camera properly so it doesn't fall over!

Alchemy · 08-02-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.

I basically just wanted to go somewhere w good equiptment and staff that wouldnt farg my rims up. If I didnt care about my rims I wouldnt be as picky.

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 07:00 PM

So i got my Quaife ATB LSD today. And this is what i find! Not sure its that big of a deal but.. I waited a month and this is how i get it! Thanks Fed-Ex

Im sure with the seals this will be a non issue. Im replacing them and the bearings.

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FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 19	guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 18	So i got my Quaife ATB LSD today. And this is what i find! Not sure its that big of a deal but.. I waited a month and this is how i get it! Thanks Fed-Ex Im sure with the seals this will be a non issue. Im replacing them and the bearings. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 08-02-2011 at 07:02 PM.

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