Firestone Lifetime Alignment for 1LE?

camaroJD · 12-24-2018, 11:18 AM

I just saw on slickdeals that Firestone will be offering lifetime alignments on 1/1/19. Considering that I will be tracking my 1LE and swapping setups a few times a year, I'm debating if this might be worthwhile.

Can Firestones do track alignments on our 1LEs? If I should I trust them is another thing.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

camaroJD · 12-24-2018, 11:21 AM

I guess "lifetime" doesn't mean unlimited, it's every 6 months for 6,000 miles.

Move_Over · 12-24-2018, 11:31 AM

They (at least the ones here) won’t do specified alignments meaning they will only do what’s i. Their system and will only align it if it deviates from that spec.

thescreensavers · 12-24-2018, 11:32 AM

I have lifetime alignment on my Jeep, and its a struggle here with them and its just Toe.

I wouldn't trust them on my 1LE

Boost Creep · 12-24-2018, 11:37 AM

I don't think "Lifetime alignment" would get you an alignment change before and after track days.

They would set your alignment to the specs you want, and then maintain those specs, not change the settings to suit your mood.

Outahand · 12-24-2018, 11:47 AM

They probably would not even set to your specs.

Their machine will have a window for all parameters for your car. Not an exact setting. If it is close enough they will send it. If out of the window, they will dial it in until it just is.

You need someone who really knows what they are doing with an excellent machine to SET it to certain specs.

Vtor_ZL1 · 12-24-2018, 12:14 PM

Not worth the headache. Lazy tech, "it's in the range" good enough for me.

camaroJD · 12-24-2018, 12:38 PM

Thanks guys, pretty much what I expected I guess. The fact that they won't align to a specific alignment and only a range is all I need to hear.

SaphfireSS · 12-26-2018, 05:13 AM

Track alignment should be in their machine though.

Move_Over · 12-26-2018, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaphfireSS

Track alignment should be in their machine though.

They didn't even have the correct alignment tolerances for my GMC sierra, no way i would let them touch a camaro even if they did have the correct track specs.

glopez5 · 12-26-2018, 08:16 AM

Check with dealer, mine has lifetime for 180. But its only 2 alignments per year. Last time I brought mine in they did excellent job. Plus this particular dealer sells good amount of vettes so I trust them.

I just dropped mine off today for new tires and aligment. After today's alignment it paid for itself.

kropscamaro16 · 12-26-2018, 11:16 AM

i have a year one from allen tire 120$ give them the specs they give me a printout with the date havent been tracking car much so havent gone back since i got it in june but gonna definately go in a few weeks after i get my brake fluid flushed and refilled

BMR Sales · 12-26-2018, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroJD

I guess "lifetime" doesn't mean unlimited, it's every 6 months for 6,000 miles.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT: LIFETIME
The lifetime wheel alignment comes complete with everything included in the standard alignment, plus:

A lifetime limited warranty*, meaning Firestone will realign your car whenever you need it, for free, for as long as you own the car.

????

VinnAY · 12-26-2018, 12:29 PM

Certainly reads as though you can get it aligned on demand as much as you want. The devil will be in the fine print.

12-24-2018, 11:18 AM	#1
camaroJD Drives: 2019 Satin Steel 1SS 1LE w/ PDR Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 391	Firestone Lifetime Alignment for 1LE? I just saw on slickdeals that Firestone will be offering lifetime alignments on 1/1/19. Considering that I will be tracking my 1LE and swapping setups a few times a year, I'm debating if this might be worthwhile. Can Firestones do track alignments on our 1LEs? If I should I trust them is another thing. Does anyone have any thoughts?

12-24-2018, 11:37 AM	#5
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	I don't think "Lifetime alignment" would get you an alignment change before and after track days. They would set your alignment to the specs you want, and then maintain those specs, not change the settings to suit your mood. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

12-24-2018, 11:47 AM	#6
Outahand Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 135	They probably would not even set to your specs. Their machine will have a window for all parameters for your car. Not an exact setting. If it is close enough they will send it. If out of the window, they will dial it in until it just is. You need someone who really knows what they are doing with an excellent machine to SET it to certain specs. __________________ Mark E. 2018 ZL1 NGM A10 87 Grand National. Modified Hot Rod for sale SOLD 87 Grand National. Stock 65 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon Grand National motor/tran 66 Bronco Rockbuggy 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6 speed

12-24-2018, 12:14 PM	#7
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	Not worth the headache. Lazy tech, "it's in the range" good enough for me. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

12-26-2018, 11:16 AM	#12
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i have a year one from allen tire 120$ give them the specs they give me a printout with the date havent been tracking car much so havent gone back since i got it in june but gonna definately go in a few weeks after i get my brake fluid flushed and refilled __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

12-24-2018, 11:21 AM	#2
camaroJD Drives: 2019 Satin Steel 1SS 1LE w/ PDR Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 391	I guess "lifetime" doesn't mean unlimited, it's every 6 months for 6,000 miles.

12-24-2018, 11:31 AM	#3
Move_Over Drives: ISO ss 1le Join Date: May 2018 Location: FL Posts: 764	They (at least the ones here) won’t do specified alignments meaning they will only do what’s i. Their system and will only align it if it deviates from that spec.

12-24-2018, 11:32 AM	#4
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	I have lifetime alignment on my Jeep, and its a struggle here with them and its just Toe. I wouldn't trust them on my 1LE

12-24-2018, 12:38 PM	#8
camaroJD Drives: 2019 Satin Steel 1SS 1LE w/ PDR Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 391	Thanks guys, pretty much what I expected I guess. The fact that they won't align to a specific alignment and only a range is all I need to hear.

12-26-2018, 05:13 AM	#9
SaphfireSS Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: In my driveway or on the track. Lol Posts: 257	Track alignment should be in their machine though.

12-26-2018, 08:16 AM	#11
glopez5 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tampa Posts: 105	Check with dealer, mine has lifetime for 180. But its only 2 alignments per year. Last time I brought mine in they did excellent job. Plus this particular dealer sells good amount of vettes so I trust them. I just dropped mine off today for new tires and aligment. After today's alignment it paid for itself.

12-26-2018, 12:29 PM	#14
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	Certainly reads as though you can get it aligned on demand as much as you want. The devil will be in the fine print.

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