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Old 10 April 2004, 04:43 PM
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Default Geometry check - Any good places in the SE?

I'm getting uneven wear on the front offside tyre on my MY99, anyone know where's best to go for a geometry check, preferably Kent or near Gatwick?
Old 10 April 2004, 04:48 PM
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Gatwick Subaru should be able to help out.

Or go to Elite maybe in Rainham for a full laser alignment.

But not sure if they know what settings a Scoob should have though.
Old 10 April 2004, 04:50 PM
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Thanks m8, I'll give Gatwick Subaru a ring.

Anywhere else?
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Gatwick Subaru are very good and fit Whiteline suspension mods etc. Speak to Dave Hollamby.

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Sorted! GS it is then

Thanks guys
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Might be worth reading through this thread.

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...5&page=1&pp=20
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Aaaagh!

Just got back from holiday and I missed the meet/open day!!!!

Just my luck

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Need this doing to mine too. Is it a specialised thing to do for Subaru's?

Only place I could find that can do 4WD set up is the local ATS place. Theres only one lad there who can do it and he did my GTIR before with no apparent problems.
Old 26 April 2004, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Soapy Sam
I'm getting uneven wear on the front offside tyre on my MY99, anyone know where's best to go for a geometry check, preferably Kent or near Gatwick?


Try East Grinstead Tyres, have a very sophisticated alignment rig, only other place is Discount Tyres Direct in worthing where I have come across same kit.
Ask for Andy at East Grinstead Tyres, they have been specialists for ages.
Wont rip you off either!!
Good luck.
Old 27 April 2004, 08:20 AM
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Glennage

Many thanks, I'll bear EG Tyres in mind but I've booked in at Gatwick Subaru for a Geo check (...and a stiffer ARB and droplinks... )
Old 27 April 2004, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Soapy Sam
Glennage

Many thanks, I'll bear EG Tyres in mind but I've booked in at Gatwick Subaru for a Geo check (...and a stiffer ARB and droplinks... )

Lol, you won't be disappointed.

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Old 27 April 2004, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Nathan L
Lol, you won't be disappointed.

Nathan..
That's what Dave Hollamby said, and anyone who says "...and if you are, I'll take it off and give you your money back" is the sort of guy I like to deal with.

thanks for your kind advice

Best regards

Jim
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Nathan


Where's the understeer gone?

Many thanks for your advice

Jim
Old 01 May 2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Soapy Sam
Nathan


Where's the understeer gone?

Many thanks for your advice

Jim

Lol, glad you're pleased with it

I remember having a similar reaction half way round a roundabout as I had to give her a 1/4 turn of opposite lock
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A thought - do I need to think about different tyre pressures with the now neutral handling?
Old 01 May 2004, 11:49 AM
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I never changed mine and it was fine m8.

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