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Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
Hey Guys,

Where are some good alignment shops in the bay area? I have MM coil overs, MM Bumpsteer Kit, MM Offset Control Arms, And MM CC. Most of these parts just got installed, so I need to get the car aligned asap.

Thanks!
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Roger Kraus Racing in Castro Valley/Hayward.

Custom Alignments in Mountain View.
 
Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
Thanks. Ended up at Custom Alignment. Joe took good care of the car.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by js:
Thanks. Ended up at Custom Alignment. Joe took good care of the car.
good to hear. Did you get corner balanced? Curious, do you track your car? If so, who do you run with and in what car? [patriot]
 
Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
Kraus did a great job on a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting for myself.I'm always satisfied with work done there.

I also hear great things about Custom Alignment but it's not as geographically desirable for me.

[ 2015-04-02, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: phildog ]
 
Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :
 
what does Kraus charge for a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting??? thanks jon
 
Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
quote:
Originally posted by js:
Thanks. Ended up at Custom Alignment. Joe took good care of the car.
good to hear. Did you get corner balanced? Curious, do you track your car? If so, who do you run with and in what car? [patriot]
I only have coil overs in the front, so couldn't get it corner balanced. Joe said it would be a waste of money if I tried it on my car haha. I haven't gone to the track with it, YET! haha. In the middle of doing an eaton swap on this 99 cobra, so as soon as it's done (by summer I hope), I should be at a track sometime soon!
 
Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
what does Kraus charge for a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting??? thanks jon
Kraus charged $272.70 for a corner weighting, bumpsteer adjustment and 4 wheel alignment( IRS equipped Mustang) about a year ago.
 
Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by phildog:
quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
what does Kraus charge for a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting??? thanks jon
Kraus charged $272.70 for a corner weighting, bumpsteer adjustment and 4 wheel alignment( IRS equipped Mustang) about a year ago.
THAT is pretty damn good. I did give Kraus a call, unfortunately, Custom Alignment made much more sense for me since they're a few minutes away from where I live in Mountain View. I paid $260 just for the alignment--- no bumpsteer adjustment, no corner weighing. I knew it was the pricier one coming into it, but I still left happy with their service. Joe is a big Mustang enthusiast that really knows everything about their suspension.

[ 2015-04-06, 09:04 AM: Message edited by: js ]
 
Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
The price I was charged does seem very competitive.

The entire process did not take very long, as most of the alignment and bumpsteer was already set and I dialed in my own ride height. They also did very minor corner weight adjustments.

But as usual for Kraus, I was very happy with the work and the service.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
What kind of alignment specs did you guys end up with? Did you provide the shop with your own specs or did they recommend the settings per your explanation of how the car will be used?

I plan to visit Roger Kraus within the next month or so and really want him to dial in my setup the best he can for road racing/trackdays. I know that Maximum Motorsports can recommend alignment settings, but can Roger Kraus recommend his own? If I'm paying that much, I definitely don't want a "stock" alignment...
 
Posted by acmikee (Member # 5568) on :
 
sydewaysix Brandon Kraus will set you car for the track and if you have any issues hes at all NASA events.....
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
Ask what they recommend first but max caster, same on both sides (i.e. no cross-caster) and -2, maybe -2.25 deg camber, again same on both sides, is a good starting point.
 
Posted by pauli864 (Member # 14716) on :
 
perfect just the answer i was looking for hopefully they are still around !
 
Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Keith’s Alignment and Brake in Placerville is the best
 
Posted by teresaantonina (Member # 14827) on :
 
How much does Kraus price for a corner weighting and four wheel alignment?

[ 2022-09-05, 01:53 AM: Message edited by: teresaantonina ]
 
Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by teresaantonina:
How much does Kraus price for a corner weighting and four wheel alignment?
Call Roger Krause for a quote (510) 582-5031
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Roger Krause is no longer aligning cars.

My go-to for any car is Hayward Alignments in Hayward on Jackson St. They do my OEM alignments and custom road-race alignments. They also do lifted trucks and super low VIP cars. Super fast and they even have a brand new flat Hunter alignment rack.
 




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