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> Front End Alignment, seeking soCal shop
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:03 PM
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I am replacing some front suspension bits in my '71 and would like to get the thing aligned.
I would appreciate any suggestions regarding a reliable shop in the OC, LA area. Thanks, Jacquot
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:18 PM
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I highly recommend getting a full 4 wheel alignment!

In which case you will need a shop that has done 914s before. Any normal shop won't know how to align the rear of a 914.

Don't know any shops in slow-cal though ...
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:30 PM
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Hi sir Jacquot, Lawrence had his 73 aligned early this year after installing his complete suspension upgrade and I'm sure he will chime here later.

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post Nov 30 2015, 04:32 PM
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I highly recommend getting a full 4 wheel alignment!

In which case you will need a shop that has done 914s before. Any normal shop won't know how to align the rear of a 914.

Don't know any shops in slow-cal though ...


Thanks. Although I didn't make that clear, I intend to do all four. Jacquot
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:52 PM
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Glenn's in Costa Mesa : +1 (949) 631-2888

On Canyon just west of Brookhurst. Take Victoria going east
From Brookhurst, right on Canyon

They have been the go-to alignment shop for 914s go a long time.
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post Nov 30 2015, 05:58 PM
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I know not SOCAL. However, highly recommend Custom Alignment in Mountain View (Bay Area). They rebuild my suspension and were awesome!!
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post Nov 30 2015, 05:58 PM
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Good Porsche specialist shop
Johnson's Alignment
In Torrance 310.370.6301
Ask for Steve, he's also one of us Porsche enthusiasts.
Priced right + top notch work !
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post Nov 30 2015, 06:00 PM
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I've used Hergesheimer in lake forest several times for my 4 wheel alignments.
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post Nov 30 2015, 09:54 PM
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Really? He told me they wont help me in any way shape or form with my car.
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post Nov 30 2015, 10:32 PM
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call Alex at Precision Tech Motor Sport, he's at 13368 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 - near Marina Del Rey
(310) 822-4566

He's a 914 guy and has a 4 wheel alignment set up.
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post Nov 30 2015, 10:57 PM
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Could check with TruSpeed in Costa Mesa. I have not used them myself but they do a lot of work on Porsches and I am sure they are capable.
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post Dec 1 2015, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(colingreene @ Nov 30 2015, 07:54 PM) *

Really? He told me they wont help me in any way shape or form with my car.

They did my alignments in the past. They have turned into a Boxster BSR race shop.
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post Dec 1 2015, 08:34 AM
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I used Holley's in San Clemente, but that's pretty far south.

I agree with using Glenn's Alignment.
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post Dec 1 2015, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE(PlantMan @ Nov 30 2015, 08:57 PM) *

Could check with TruSpeed in Costa Mesa. I have not used them myself but they do a lot of work on Porsches and I am sure they are capable.

Truspeed as it was previously known has shut down. The former sales manager has taken over the name and is building it back to focus on air cooled only sales.

I took my 930 there a few times, once for an alignment, again for regular maintenance. I wasn't particularly happy with the results of their work.
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post Dec 1 2015, 09:38 AM
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Thanks to all for the suggestions. Jacquot
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post Dec 1 2015, 10:21 AM
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Good timing as the guy I used went to work for a Ford Dealership and I don't think they want any 914's on their lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Dec 1 2015, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(Mike D. @ Nov 30 2015, 08:32 PM) *

call Alex at Precision Tech Motor Sport, he's at 13368 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 - near Marina Del Rey
(310) 822-4566

He's a 914 guy and has a 4 wheel alignment set up.


The current suggested shops are pretty good.
But most will not liking have any rear shims available to really set up your alingment properly.
I tend to think True Speed being in that category too. Im sure they are excellent in the 911, 993 ,996 on up cars...but 914 that will some cases require rear shims???
My vote is for Alex at Precision as he 1) has a 914 2) a 4 wheels alingment.

One needs a 4 wheels alingment. .
Example, I had an alingment done years ago on my Honda Civic. Bear Alingment used string of sort to align the front.
Needless to say, my Honda was going down the street sideways. Lesson learned, my thoughts - no 4 wheels alingment on premises. ..Im not stopping for alingment.

Just my .02. Others might have different results and or criteria.
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post Dec 1 2015, 01:22 PM
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In Huntington Beach...Dave's Frame and Alignment in HB... 714-841-2940. this shop was recommended by local Porsche guys Autowerkes..

I have not been there myself...yet.
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post Dec 1 2015, 02:03 PM
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Darren is the owner and former tech at Johnson's alignment
Be warned you need to make appointment, he gets booked up.

West End Aignment,
18008 S Vermont Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
Phone number (310) 808-9233

Located on Vermont Ave, at the end of the 91 fwy west
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post Dec 1 2015, 02:33 PM
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Thanks again for all the names and input. Guess I'll have to buy another car or two in order to try them all. Jacquot
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