North Dallas, Plano, Frisco -- 4 Wheel Alignment Shops - Recommendations.

[TexasTorred]

Please don't pile-drive me....I did do a search but the responses were all over the place.

Any Dallas Metroplex Viper Owners----Know of a good place to get my Viper's new tires aligned. Big coin for these tires, so next is alignment...

Rather not take to local (Plano Dodge)---as haven't had good experiences there. Think Dallas Dodge is asking around $400 for the alignment when I checked around about 6 months ago......

Heard good things about RUF Automotive in Addison.

Let me know your recommendations........Much appreciated.

Thank you
Greg

 

[CEJ]

$400 for just an alignment? Gotta be something else involved there, or they are really expensive!

 

[gb66gth]

RUF, is not cheap but they are probably one of the best around.

And yes, to do a proper 4-wheel alignment it could run around $400. They weight the car and the whole nine yards.

 

[jmasin]

I'd recommend Ruf too.

They are the only shop that was willing to put -2.5* on my vette for the track... They do a great job and are used to handling high dollar cars. I think I paid $190 for a full four wheel track setup (can't recall exactly).

 

[TexasTorred]

Going to RUF tomorrow morning. Thanks all. $190 was quoted for a full four wheel setup. Cars not tracked, so just want the factory specs/settings.

Beats the stealerships, which both local ones quoted 4 hours ($400).......with a big pause on the phone.

I've heard nothing but good things about RUF. Went with Nitto Invos.........so much better ride than the run-flats (ZPs).....the OEMs were starting to hurt my kidneys when driving the Viper......Ok, time to spend more money and order the mopar air compressor / tire sealant. VPA here I come.

Greg

 

[TexasTorred]

Quick update and recommendation.

Great guys and shop at RUF Auto Centre (North Carrolton/Addison)....... They did a great job on my 4-wheel alignment. Tech took it for a short test drive, then spent about 2.5 hours on it including a final test drive......Cost was $180. ONe of the cleanest maintenance bays, shops I've been in. Even if they do work on Porsches

Also, some of the sweetest eye-candy in their showroom. A couple of VERY nice Ferraris, Lambos. Apparently, the only RUF facility in the U.S.

Hans (Service Manager) was outstanding. You got to figure when you step in a Porsche shop, it's going to be "Hans" greeting you It's obvious they are primarily Porschephiles---and tune race cars---but a great shop. At least now I have a local place I can trust for alignments........BTW---Han indicated he recently did a clutch on a local lady's ACR---go easy on those clutches!!!

greg

 

[boosttoy]

Just curious is rear caster adjustable on gen 3 and 4 cars.As i remember my gen 2 car had rear caster adjustments which were not measureable on my hunter lazer alignment machine.If so how could a non viper shop measure and make these adjustments?

Thank,Frank

 

[TexasTorred]

Just curious is rear caster adjustable on gen 3 and 4 cars.As i remember my gen 2 car had rear caster adjustments which were not measureable on my hunter lazer alignment machine.If so how could a non viper shop measure and make these adjustments?

Thank,Frank

Looking at my before/after printout now. I see no 'caster' measurement for the rears. Only Camber and Toe.......Researching, it looks like the Rear caster is measured with a "DRB 3 and inclinometer" --assume only the Dealer has this equipment, what a surprise.........and this is way beyond my technical knowledge......

I can tell you the car handles / rides so much better than with the run-craps gone, Nittos on now and the alignment done.......

 

[jmasin]

Great to hear you had a good experience with them! I would never hesitate to go back there. I think it is wonderful they'll work on anything (within reason).

$400 for an alignment is F'ing crazy... WTH do dealers get off?