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Title: Alignment
Post by: Billyisgr8 on May 13, 2004, 05:02:22 PM: For those of us who live on this side of the Port-man and don't want to drive into Vancouver for a good alignment.... Dales alignment in Langley just did my car today. Every bolt had to be heated up with a torch and it took about 2 hours of actual work time while I watched and chated, there was no slakin, this was straight time.

My car was 1\" total difference out in the back which is huge, and is now 3/32 difference. front was 5/8\" difference between and is now 1/8\".

Awsome new computer program all done by sensors on the computer screen, amazing.

Cost me $100.00 + tax

I thought this was pretty good since a 4 wheel alignment should cost $69.00 and be done in 30 min.

Dales alignment 604-530-9160 # 108-19415 56 ave

If only my T4 was still in the car, I bet I would be very close to a 15.00 second 1/4 mile now. I figure this should have knocked off a 1/2 second forsure.

Kevin
Title: Alignment
Post by: James Buchan on May 13, 2004, 05:36:46 PM: Thanks for the info Kev, my car goes in soon and I will tell them you sent me.
Title: Alignment
Post by: Geoff on May 14, 2004, 07:48:41 AM: Yeah good info, Brad and I both need ours done. My alignment will be out this street legal but i'll try and have it done for the next one.
Thanks.
Title: Alignment
Post by: dannyboy on May 14, 2004, 07:57:01 AM: good timing, cause as soon as i get my new beam in il be needing an aligment too
lol after a few of us go through their gonna hate beetles!
Title: Alignment
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 14, 2004, 08:45:05 AM: I need on too.
We should have an alignment day next week.
Title: Alignment
Post by: hellgti on May 14, 2004, 09:56:47 AM: awsome!!! i need alighnments on both my GTI and Civic......i've just been putting it off because most shops won't drive either onto a hoist becuase they're too low. :lol:
Title: Alignment
Post by: 1969deluxebus on May 14, 2004, 10:04:33 AM: nutin better then driving straight
Matt Street
Title: Alignment
Post by: Billyisgr8 on May 14, 2004, 11:19:42 AM: They also have ramps to accomodate LOW vehicles.

Just make sure to phone in first and make an appointment, and tell them if you have ever had an alignment done, or you have pre-loosened all the bolts first. If not expect it to take up to 2 hours like mine.

Talk to Darryl

Kevin
Title: Alignment
Post by: Boost_Retard on May 16, 2004, 12:12:06 PM: i REALLY need to get my car done...its way out..
but the bolts are all new..so it should come apart easy..

thanx for the # i will have to make a call.

Cale
Title: Alignment
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2004, 01:16:31 PM: Had to bump this up again. Took my bug out this morning to have the four wheel alignment done. Darryl is a great guy and did an awesome job on the bug.

Of course most of the conversation was around the 80's and the Hawaiian look that Darryl owned.

Good service and friendly guys, definetly recommend them for anyone needing an alignment.
Title: Alignment
Post by: James Buchan on August 06, 2004, 02:57:57 PM: what he charge you Shane?
Title: Alignment
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2004, 03:24:48 PM: Bill came to $68 but he didn't have any change so he just charged my $60
Title: Alignment
Post by: Shane on August 06, 2004, 03:42:55 PM: sweet!!!
Title: Alignment
Post by: Black-Back on August 06, 2004, 04:43:43 PM: Wow, they're going to get alot of buisness just from this forum heh?

Mike
Title: Alignment
Post by: James Buchan on August 06, 2004, 05:23:34 PM: That is a kick ass price - they didn't mind the stance of the car or the narrowed beam?
Title: Alignment
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2004, 05:28:59 PM: Quote
they didn't mind the stance of the car or the narrowed beam?

Nope, the like it!
Title: Alignment
Post by: James Buchan on August 06, 2004, 05:36:41 PM: One more Q - did you just roll in or did you make an appointment
Title: Alignment
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2004, 06:01:40 PM: Made an appointment
Title: Alignment
Post by: Billyisgr8 on August 06, 2004, 06:10:58 PM: Yep great service and fun talking with.

Kevin
Title: Alignment
Post by: Needles on March 09, 2005, 06:39:08 AM: had to bump this one :huh:
Title: Alignment
Post by: josh on March 09, 2005, 10:22:38 AM: I get the front toe and camber/ caster adjustments but how do they adjust the rear?
Title: Alignment
Post by: Billyisgr8 on March 09, 2005, 01:30:51 PM: Oblong holes on the springplates to let the 3 bolts slide forward or back

Kevin
Title: Alignment
Post by: HeliMike on March 09, 2005, 02:33:34 PM: Crap!
I forgot to bump this one up too.

Dales Alignment did my car last week and I was VERY impressed. :rockon:
I wouldn't hesitate sending any type of car their way but it's nice know some local shop that \"knows\" VW's and will actually take the time to work on them and explain what they did.
Title: Alignment
Post by: Dave R on March 09, 2005, 02:40:10 PM: Awesome... I'll be sending mine in as well in the next few weeks! :D
Title: Alignment
Post by: Billyisgr8 on March 09, 2005, 07:06:53 PM: I would even bring my car down now to have him do the alignment. Awsome service

Kevin
Title: Alignment
Post by: Needles on March 16, 2005, 11:42:35 AM: Well just had my alignment completed by Darryl @ Dales Alignment.

They wanted me to mention that now would be the best time to get your alignment done, as the shop is just about to gear up for the busiest time of the year.(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fenart%2Fimage%2F40878726.jpg&hash=7898f987c289af75bfcdf68ffa0ddbefd9608e21)(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fenart%2Fimage%2F40881282.jpg&hash=6c9cab7a0f3923e711f981e44d0d3f886447f2d1)(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fenart%2Fimage%2F40881276.jpg&hash=987c403c7ad37b5b693f775e3fc482ef41f8f741)
Title: Alignment
Post by: zollphie on April 12, 2005, 11:38:08 PM: This is Darryl from Dale's Alignment. I have been out of the VW scene for some time now but actually like workin on the old stuff. I really appreciate the good news about our shop. It is important to call and book an appointment because some alignments go smooth and some don't. If it's an old VW, they usually don't...haha. I need the time and don't want to feel rushed when I get the car up on the rack. If our parking lot is full of cars that have booked appointments and I run into a problem, well I'm screwed. Capiche. :rockon: