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Our next blog will cover Aggressively lowered cars and how to make sure modifications do not impact your ties and wheels in a negative way!

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Is it TIME for an Alignment?..that is the question! Pt 2

The easiest, most cost effective means of answering this question is with a QuickTrick™ Alignment System.. With the digital features and recalc/zero button, it's is truly a 2 minute check that can be performed and recorded every few weeks. With the holiday season upon us, consider our tools a great gift..


Now.. that being said... If you are a reserved driver, (standard speed limits, conservative speeds for curves, never on the autobahn.. heh!) than aligning your vehicle to the vehicle manufacturer's preferred settings is appropriate.

If you are an assertive driver who enjoys driving hard through the corners and expressway ramps, (pretending you are on the autobahn or at the Daytona 500 headed for first place,,,weaving, duck and run, sliding, you get the drift) a performance alignment is appropriate for your car.

A performance alignment is when you use the vehicle manufacturer's range of alignment specifications to maximize the performance. A performance alignment calls for the manufacturer's maximum negative camber, maximum positive caster, and preferred toe settings. While remaining within the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations, these alignment settings will maximize tire performance. AND can be done with your If you are a competition driver who frequently runs autocross, track or road race events, you'll typically want the maximum negative camber, maximum positive caster and most aggressive toe settings available from the car and permitted by the competition rules.

If the rules permit, QuickTrick™ Alignment Systems are good investments. Check out our Holiday specials on the website!!!                                                www.quicktrickalignment.com                    

TO align or NOT to align..that is the question! A new Series

1st – 4-Wheel Alignment Myth/Fact: These days you usually would not need your rear wheels aligned because you cannot adjust the rear of a solid axle car. HOWEVER, many shops say they will do a 4-wheel alignment because it is best to check for damaged or bent components. Using the term 4 wheel alignment can be confusing and in some cases deceptive. If you have an independent rear suspension, then four wheel alignment makes sense for your vehicle. The best step to take to protecting your pocket book and your vehicle is to know your Manufacturers alignment specs. You can use a QuickTrick™ Alignment Products to check your measurements in comparison and use the QT tool to adjust or go to a shop with the measurements and let them know you know what you are talking about and want your alignment within the specs (NOT THE RANGE), the exact specs. Many shops today will align your vehicle to fall within the specs range. I know if I were paying for an alignment, I would want the job done completely. I am sure they are not offering me a price range from just ok to perfect, so I require the job be done right and it always feels good to let a tech know you have the means and the knowledge to verify the alignment. When it comes to routine maintenance and repair, many people have been taken advantage of and harbor a deep mistrust for the industry. Treat your mechanic like you would you babysitter… shop around and find one of the great ones..There are more good than bad! Check us out at www.quicktrickalignment.com Have a great week! Mr QuickTrick™

Signs that you need an Alignment! Back to Basics

A car's alignment refers to how the angles of the wheels are adjusted. When a mechanic performs an alignment, he adjusts the angle of the wheels to the proper angle to the ground and to one another. Knowing when you need an alignment may not be obvious, but it is an important part of vehicle maintenance. Bad alignment can result in premature tire wear and steering problems. Over the next few weeks, we will explore different symptoms & signs that reflect a poor alignment. The most obvious sign is listed below: Pulling To One Side If your car is drifting to the center of the road or towards the shoulder, then you could have an alignment problem. You may find yourself continually applying pressure to the wheel to keep the car moving straight. The reason a car pulls to one side is usually due to the camber of the wheels. Camber refers to the angle at which the wheels are lined up with the road. If you are looking at the wheels from the front of the car, the tops of the tires may be pointing inward or outward. If they are closer at the top than at the bottom, then you have negative camber. If the top of the tire is leaning outward, this is positive camber. The slightest wrong adjustment in camber will cause the car to veer to one side or the other. Correcting this alignment issue should keep your car rolling straight ahead. As usual, this measurement can be easily calculated in minutes with the QuickTrick™ Alignment Products. Look for us next week when we review “Wandering”. Have a great week! Mr QuickTrick™ www.quicktrickalignment.com