One other thing in addition to Tim's sound advice.

Sometime soon after your car went into the shop, they should have put it on
a frame rack and measured it. It may have even been part of the original
estimate.
When they finished the job, they should have done the same. Someplace in
between the two it would have been up on the rack for repairs. There should
be printouts of the first and the last time it was measured. Ask for copies
of them. I would also ask them to put it back on the rack when you can be
there and have them hand you a current printout of the cars measurements.
They will have to reach a certain percentage of 100% before they are
considered properly repaired.
If they are unwilling to comply, then call your insurance adjuster and tell
him/her what is going on Explain the problem that you are having and they
will look into it for you and back you up. It may be more difficult if you
are a claimant. if this is the case, you should have your insurance company
call the adjuster. As a general rule more will get accomplished that way.

If the shop doesn't have a good frame rack, request that the car be taken to
a better shop. One with the proper equipment to do the job right.

After you get this information, you will be able to tell if the body is
still bent out of whack or not.

If so, THAT is what makes me suspect that the alignment shops are trying to
avoid. I think that they know they cannot get it back to specs because it
still ahs some damage and they will not be able to get it right - ever.

Just my opion, only worth the paper it's printed on.

Kate


"Musttanguy" > wrote in message
oups.com...
|
| The thin wall bolt on sub frame connectors are indeed factory original
| on the 99+ convertibles.
| Both shops unwillingness to align this car because of this is obviously
| a plessing in disquise. This is just another example of why these shops
| have the reputation they do. I see no reason the front end alignment
| can't be set due to subs being installed even if they were
| aftermarket.If the car is out of spec send it back to the body/frame
| shop, but atleast check the damn thing and note it on paper work. Just
| be thankful the car will now be checked by someone alittle more
| knowledgable/competent. I would let the body shop know how unsatisfied
| you were with their choice of alignment shops. I would not send a
| vehicle to another shop that I don't a good relationship with and have
| first hand experience with and shops like this would cease to get
| referrals.
|
| Tim (Musttanguy)
| PonyPerformance.com
|