Re: Alignment

[BJohn77777@aol.com]

Ed, 

In a message dated 96-06-24 14:15:39 EDT, you write:

<< Getting ready to take in the 5KCSTQ for an alignment and am looking for
some
 insight into alignments for Quattros.  I've been getting really varied
 estimates from $49 to $99.  The $99 place (Tires Plus) says the have a
Hunter
 machine and the Quattro classifies as and 'exotic' car for them, hence the
 high price.  The $49 place happens to be the dealer which says they just got
 the new machine (Hunter also) required to do the work on A6's.  They say
it's
 an Audi recommended machine.  Anybody with any experience one way or the
 other?  Not afraid to spend some money on the alignment as long as I know
 it's worth it...
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Stay away from the $99 place, they are looking at moving your money from your
wallet into their pockets.  Audi's are 4 wheel alignable and generally
recommend a "special tool" for adjusting the rear camber.  A strategically
placed prybar works just fine.  Exotic my a**!!!  If the dealer can do it for
$49, let him.  It's a competitive price.
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 >Also anybody ever have tires 'trued'?  My tires are very noisy (I think
there
> worn unevenly, hence the alignment) but seem to have good tread left and
> pretty good handling (Continentals).  If there weren't as much tread left,
 >I'd just replace 'em.  Any thoughts or comments?
 
> TIA
 
 >Ed Kellock
 >87 5KCSTQ
 >87 CGT 2.3
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Unless they are truely out of round big time, or you are going to do some
high speed traveling, I wouldn't waste the money on a truing.

Bruce Johnson
85 4Kcsq
Olympia, WA