Are you sick of heading to the alignment shop every time you replace something in the front end of your car? Want to do a custom alignment for weekend of racing, or to get better tire wear? Break free from the rack! Now you can do four wheel alignments from the comfort of your own garage. Come watch Matt, Steve and Chris tackle at-home alignments. They’ll show you how easy (or not) it is to line up your wheels.
In this episode, the boys delve into the mysteries of alignment science. They’ll show you the basics of alignment theory and the importance of "pre-aligning" a vehicle after making changes in the front end. As always, they’re going to demo a couple of inexpensive tools that should make this process easier and more accurate for anyone trying this at home. The Boys cook up a bet to see who can perform the best at-home alignment. Loser buys the beer and pizza!
We’ll be stopping by Certified Automotive Solutions in Nashua, New Hampshire, to talk a little alignment tech with the Pros. Jamie DoVale explains alignment science as he walks us through a four wheel alignment using his professional alignment rack. Certified Automotive Solutions is a one stop shop for all your automotive service needs. Jamie and his crew have been bringing us affordable, high quality auto repair for many years. If you’re looking for a mechanic in the Nashua area, check them out here:
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Next, we’ll be performing a “classic” string alignment on our poor shop Yugo. Using nothing but some fishing line and a few jack stands, we’ll show you how to properly set up and adjust the alignment of your vehicle using this tried-and-true method.
We’ll also bring you Advanced Racing Technologies’ Laser String tool. This snazzy laser device replaces the "string" of a string alignment with a super accurate laser beam. This tool makes setting toe fast, easy, and accurate. Find Advanced Racing Technologies on the web, and check out all the cool alignment tools that they offer here:
As always, GXTV brings you the most epic soundtrack ever. We feature the band Radioactive Sandwich. "Radioactive Sandwich is a modern day electronic group who beats to their own synthetic drum. Through years of honing & crafting their skills in the studio, they have become a force of sonic nature within the psychedelic electronic scene." Check them out online.
We also feature the music of Vector Hold. "Vector Hold is a solo retro 80's Synthwave project by Peter Brian Rice. Based in San Francisco Bay Area Vector Hold's mission: To create the sounds of the 80's one track at a time." You're ears have never heard the electro synth awesomeness that is Vector Hold.
As always, our theme is 'The Graveyard' by The Liquid Kitchen out of Houston TX. "The Liquid Kitchen is poised to conquer the world of rock music armed with straightforward grooves, tube driven guitar riffs, and soul piercing lyrics!" Download tracks and check upcoming appearances here:
Who wins the bet, and who buys the beer?!?! Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion of DIY Alignment Tech, coming soon!