muzzler

Hmmm had a play in the snow and bumped the rear wheel flat on the kerb...scoob not felt right since then. Had a good look and the wheel that was clumped is cambering opposite to what is should be. Got it up on the ramp today and mechanic could not see what was bent as it all looked ok?

Any ideas...I've booked it inot Extreme Scoobies for next Thursday.

Thanks in advance.

Jaybird-UK

I think a 4 wheel alignment is probably needed, mechanic taking a look wont be able to tell much by eye.

http://www.elitedirect.com/WheelAlig...Alignment.html

muzzler

Asked if it needed that and the guy looked blank and said take it to a specialist

Danny-WRX

i have exactly the same problem, to the letter. It is the damper that is slightly bent, you cant tell just by looking. hope that helps.

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

I take it you live in Essex mate as you mention Xtremescoobies you are best off taking the car down to Elite tires in Rainham and getting them to do a laser alignment on it first and seeing if that sorts it, they will be able to tell you if anything is wrong or bent

TurboAndy

iTrader: (1)

if your lateral links aren't bent then your damper is

Steve777

iTrader: (8)

I think your mechanic gave you good advice. Take it to a specialist

Ginge !

iTrader: (1)

yeah take it into Elite and speak to H or gary and they will look after you

muzzler

Thanks guys..booked to Xtreme for Thursday....silly me for playing around...might take advanced driving lessons

s c o o b y

I hit a kerb a while ago it was scrubbing on the inside turned out to be a bent wheel , good job i had a spare set. hope you get it sorted.

DEMOLITION MAN

muzzler - advanced driving lessons are very good, learnt a lot as well,also get discount of insurance think its classed as one years no claims


Pete

Pink_Floyd

Can you clarify what 'advanced lessons' you mean??

DEMOLITION MAN

pink floyd - my mate only passed his test few years ago,after he passed the instructor asked him if he wanted to do the advanced driving course which entailed night driving,day driving,driving on motorway,in rain etc.

All different conditions and how to use the car in those conditions,so i done the course with his instructor,costs about £200 depending which instructor/company you decide to go with,the course duration is about 8 hours.

Then when you pass you will get a certificate of the instructor which you then send to your insurance company which entitles you to one years no claims


But you have to check if the driving instructor/company is qualified advanced driving instructor because not all of them are qualified to do so.

hope this helps

Pete

Pink_Floyd

Pete,

Cheers for the PM

I think you'll find what you've both completed is the "Pass Plus" scheme, although please correct me if I'm wrong The "advanced" test is somewhat different, and in itself a bit of a miss-description. The two bodies in the UK who offer civilian advanced training are The IAM and RoSPA. To my best understanding the IAM don't class the test as a "test" as such, you're assessed and either recommended for membership or you're not. RoSPA on the other hand grade you on three levels, bronze, silver or gold.

Neither scheme, nor Pass Plus for that matter, cover limit handling on public roads which anyone of sane mind would understand why, hence why I asked what training you were referring to when recommending instruction that might have helped the OP in a skid situation. The IAM and RoSPA both use the system of driving utilised by the Police, "Roadcraft" I'm sure there are a few class 1 traffic coppers on the forum who may wish to explain that system in more detail.

My brother completed the pass plus scheme and does indeed get a discount on his insurance. However I'd say he'd have benefited much more from training by either the IAM or RoSPA. That said, any additional training has to be good

I've "passed" the IAM test and would say it's a very good course to undertake. It has saved me a bit on my insurance and is a lot cheaper than pass plus is. Additionally it gives you access to lots of other benefits such as motoring discounts and driver days. Another benefit is the chance to get involved with your local group who run information evenings with visits from relevant people.

DEMOLITION MAN

thanks for that info mate can you pm me details about the IAM test please inc cost,what it entails etc



Many thanks


Pete

Pink_Floyd

No problem