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Old 24 February 2012, 05:31 PM
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Hi, just wondered what your thoughts are regarding having a geometry set-up done?

I'm thinking of having this done, car is a WRX PPP, just asking for your thoughts

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Old 24 February 2012, 05:57 PM
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Well worth it, the ride was transformed. I got mine done at Litchfields.
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As above, money well spent. About £90 if memory serves me right.
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I fitted coilovers and had alignment done on alignment makes big difference

My report from revolution Motorsport
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Nice one chaps, thanks for the replies! Will be booking it in tomorrow.

Thanks again
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Even on standard suspension will make a noticable difference..
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Av it set exactly as you want.

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Old 24 February 2012, 08:45 PM
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Well worth it, ZEN did mine.
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Go to Carnetix in Melton Mowbray.

Great people, they will discuss what you want and what effect it will have on the car, the ride, the tyres etc BEFORE doing it.
Then they set it up, take you for a drivwe to test it for themselves, then ask YOU to drive to see if it's what YOU wanted.

Couldn't ask for more.

Did I say they were great people too?
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Originally Posted by KrisBuc
I fitted coilovers and had alignment done on alignment makes big difference

My report from revolution Motorsport
Did you ask for anything specific, such as fast road, daily driving etc? The settings they have dialled there for you are fairly tame if you want to be getting the best out of high speed cornering. It's good balance of driveability and tyre wear there
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carnetix for me
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Many thanks for the reply's guy's will give me something to think about over the weekend.

Probably be the Clinic that sets it up !!

Cheers again guys
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What do you ask for when getting it set up? Or will they just know?
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Originally Posted by super_ted
What do you ask for when getting it set up? Or will they just know?
Tell them how you want the car to drive, obv if you doing track days etc you most prob gonna want a different setup to just a daily drive.
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makes a huge difference. another carnetix vote from me. top folks....
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I used a camber gauge and tracking gauge, then adjusted the height about 20/25mm lower that OEM to maintain handling.

I have roughtly 1.5 camber all around and tracking is 0.

I've had my car done 2 times with laser alignment and yeah it's more acurate, but i saved myself some money and it feels great still.

First time they gave me a fast road set up with equal camber at 1.5 all around and 0 tracking, second time at a different place they gave me 1.5 camber at the rear and .5 at the front, all negative.

I wouldn't suggest the second time setup, was understeering all the time. 1.5 all around feels great for me.

Going to explore more though, to see if i can get better handling.

Thanks

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