Originally Posted by
Toolman
That information is interesting and concerning.
I called the Montgomeryville, PA Firestone 267-436-4123 and just asked if they can do a four wheel alignment on a Chrysler Crossfire. Tim said yes no problem.
I then explained I had the lifetime alignment warranty, and he asked when I would like to schedule the visit. I declined to do that right now. You can certainly call the store and verify the information and talk with Tim or the manage Michael Pietrowski.
So, if you are still in an agreeable mood, at this point I would expect we can agree that some do and some don't.
I would have to dig around at home to find my actual alignment printout, so I'm attaching a sample which looks like the one given to me by Firestone. It has the before and after measures for Camber, Caster, Toe, and Thrust Angel. They look up the car in the alignment computer, and it provides what the specs are, and shows the measurements before and after any adjustments. That works for me.
Let's not forget adjusting the rear camber requires an aftermarket solution, so I installed the adjustable camber bolts before they did the alignment. The first tire shop I went to for the alignment suggested I take the car to a body shop to fix the alignment because they could not adjust the rear camber.
Local manager here in Sumter SC 29150 (803-773-7383, Mon-Sat 7am-6pm). Second local franchise (Shaw AFB 803-666-4120, Mon-Sat 7am-6pm). I suggest (again) to ask the right questions (members) if you take your crossfire to ANY alignment shop especially Firestone. According to the Sumter Firestone manager here in my area they can do a 1 year basic without the correct machine/equipment (I don't know, MAYBE the basic is the front only?). Are you suggesting that a (your) Firestone guy will do the 4 wheel IF (and only if) the customer either has these parts installed or have them for them to install, for that lifetime 4 wheel alignment? It is just another question the members will have to ask when they take their cars in. A front only will not be a lifetime (seems I remember that from my long ago conversations with my 2 Firestone stores, your reply triggered a memory).
Did you have to pay them to install your rear parts? If so, what was the price total of your lifetime 4 wheel alignment IF the alignment itself was $130? BTW, I know the way Firestone prints the sheet for the alignments, I have used them (here in the Sumter area) since 1988 when I came back from Germany. Posting the picture didn't matter if it wasn't the crossfire, and if it was I didn't doubt it at all anyway.
My mood is moot, we can agree to disagree if all facts are passed along in the posts. Please respond to my specific questions above? The answers might help the members make their own decisions regarding their alignments (or not).
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