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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Is a full geometry set up worth it?

Thinking of having it done. Cars not been tracked in 2 years and iv had arbs and drop links on since then also.

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by haroldhettaturbo
Is a full geometry set up worth it?

Thinking of having it done. Cars not been tracked in 2 years and iv had arbs and drop links on since then also.

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I think its best if you've had anything done regarding the suspension/shocks etc, anything like that.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Always good to keep things how they should be IMO. Go get it checked, it may not need a tweak, but my guess is it will.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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sorry to hijack thread

what is the price for this setup,looking to take mine to powerstation.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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£100 inc vat or near that figure.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mike799
sorry to hijack thread

what is the price for this setup,looking to take mine to powerstation.
Have you tried Protyre Gloucester? Think they are a bit more reasonable on price.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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can i just ask....what is involved in a geometry set up, is it the same as lazer alignment
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by powerwrx
can i just ask....what is involved in a geometry set up, is it the same as lazer alignment
these are the sort of things they alter and check mate, no idea what any of it does other than camber but it makes a big difference if they're all pointing the right way


so to answer your question dave, yes it's well worth doing. some cars are miles out of allingment!
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Just had a full alignment check at Powerstation-Tewkesbury: £72.00

This check includes all aspects of alignment for front and rear axles:
Camber
Castor
Toe angle
K.P.I.
Setback

They will provide a full computerised printout of all initial measurements and final measurements once the check is complete.

Iprezas are very sensative to alignment so this check should be carried out at least once a year, any time you clip a kerb, hit a heavy pothole or any time you fit new tyres or suspension parts.

PowerStation

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Had to have this done to mine after some hub work at API , well worth it the car drove so much better afterwards. That was about 2 yrs ago so I may well get it rechecked.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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worth getting done had mine done and car feels much better round the twisties
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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it's a must really, i do mine every year, must say tho dont cost me a penny as we have a computerised alligner, a benefit of the job
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Defo worth it.

I had mine done as soon as i bought the car. It felt like it was pulling to the left all the time.
It turned out the car was actually crabbing along. (Front wheels were pointing to the left as well as rear.) Pretty dangerous, never mind what it was doing to the tyre wear!!

Cost me around 80 smackers at tyres northampton.
Btw you can have an optional setting which is more orientated to track days.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Tyres northampton buddy , absolutely awsome , people and service are ace , and the difference is definately worth it

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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For some reason Impreza's seem very sensitive to good alignment/geom (maybe due to AWD..? ).

Which is why you have to wonder why on earth they seem to come out of the factory with the alignment all over the place..!

Well worth it, especially if you have any uneven tyre wear..
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Thanks guys, might treat myself end of month.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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This deffo sounds worth doing, anyone know a place near the south thats any good?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by haroldhettaturbo
Thanks guys, might treat myself end of month.
Where you thinkin of taking it Dave?My rear tyres are worn on the inside..?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Prob go to scooby clininc £85+ VAT Just had 2 new front tyres on so done wanna scrub them off.

Let me no if ya going can go on same day then
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Probably one of the best mods you will do.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hoskib
these are the sort of things they alter and check mate, no idea what any of it does other than camber but it makes a big difference if they're all pointing the right way

so to answer your question dave, yes it's well worth doing. some cars are miles out of allingment!
had mine done with the same machine

i also had them put in the whitelline motorsport settings

awesome, worth every penny
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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my place of work is in cheshunt, i can do standard settings or any settings you prefer
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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anyone know of anywhere that does this in the north west (manchester)
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by powerwrx
anyone know of anywhere that does this in the north west (manchester)
rc developments?? I know they are more Evo based but surely they have somethign to cater for this......based in Warrington I think
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