Decent Allignment place in Cambs/Essex? Also Prodrive Susp Package
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Decent Allignment place in Cambs/Essex? Also Prodrive Susp Package
I have the Prodive upgraded handling package on my 00 Turbo, is it best for everyday driving to just go for the standard allignment settings?
I also need a decent place to set the allignment for me, I work in Cambs and live in Essex near the Suffolk border so I'm flexible to travel for a decent job.
I looked into Powerstation but it's nearly a 270 roundtrip, now if only scoobs were economical.
I also need a decent place to set the allignment for me, I work in Cambs and live in Essex near the Suffolk border so I'm flexible to travel for a decent job.
I looked into Powerstation but it's nearly a 270 roundtrip, now if only scoobs were economical.
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Powerstation are the daddies. Worth the trip since you dont need to revisit for a while once set up.
There must someone closer which won't cost me £50 worth of optimax
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Why the need for somewhere over 100 miles away?
Now I am in no way saying that PS aren't good at setting up a cars geometry but if you know what behaviour you want from the car you can dig around for previous posts from someone with a similar set-up (it's been done so may times now) for a set-up that may suit you. Take those settings to 'any' facility with the correct 4 wheel alignment tools and providing that they set the car up to those settings the outcome will be the same, a well set-up car only with a full tank of gas
The legendary bump steer mod, you could try dropping that rack with some 4mm washers and see how it feels................
For a standard car a good starting point may be to get as much equal negative camber on the front and repeat the process for the rear with a little toe in both front and rear to keep things stable.
On an unmodified car this will not cause any uneven tyre wear, it may even save the outside edges of you tyres.
Now I am in no way saying that PS aren't good at setting up a cars geometry but if you know what behaviour you want from the car you can dig around for previous posts from someone with a similar set-up (it's been done so may times now) for a set-up that may suit you. Take those settings to 'any' facility with the correct 4 wheel alignment tools and providing that they set the car up to those settings the outcome will be the same, a well set-up car only with a full tank of gas
The legendary bump steer mod, you could try dropping that rack with some 4mm washers and see how it feels................
For a standard car a good starting point may be to get as much equal negative camber on the front and repeat the process for the rear with a little toe in both front and rear to keep things stable.
On an unmodified car this will not cause any uneven tyre wear, it may even save the outside edges of you tyres.
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Originally Posted by keen dean
I have the Prodive upgraded handling package on my 00 Turbo, is it best for everyday driving to just go for the standard allignment settings?
I also need a decent place to set the allignment for me, I work in Cambs and live in Essex near the Suffolk border so I'm flexible to travel for a decent job.
I looked into Powerstation but it's nearly a 270 roundtrip, now if only scoobs were economical.
I also need a decent place to set the allignment for me, I work in Cambs and live in Essex near the Suffolk border so I'm flexible to travel for a decent job.
I looked into Powerstation but it's nearly a 270 roundtrip, now if only scoobs were economical.
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The thing is do the other places know exactly how to do the bumpsteer mod and how to test it? Do the other places know how to correct 1 degree under-reading of castor on one wheel? I know Powerstation do.....
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For the majority of drivers and the usage of their standard vehicles on this board testing of the bumpsteer mod on a classic isn't really an issue, it's pretty safe to say that 4mm washers are a good starting point. Ask around and see what size has been fitted to those with this mod in place. It's a pretty simple task than can be completed at home for next to no outlay.
Back to the 4 wheel set-up, if someone with the correct kit doesn't know how to adjust the camber or toe they shouldn't be offering that level of service and besides if you wanted to know where your money was going you'd ask to see the display whilst it's being set-up - that way you know you are getting exactly what you requested.
If you wanted to adjust the castor angle, which is always a good thing, you'd need either an adjustable top mount such as those that are produced by Noltec or the anti lift kit produced by Whiteline.
Again I'm not in any way knocking what PS do, if I was close I'd use them but as a lot of people aren't I don't see the need to travel the distances people do.
Back to the 4 wheel set-up, if someone with the correct kit doesn't know how to adjust the camber or toe they shouldn't be offering that level of service and besides if you wanted to know where your money was going you'd ask to see the display whilst it's being set-up - that way you know you are getting exactly what you requested.
If you wanted to adjust the castor angle, which is always a good thing, you'd need either an adjustable top mount such as those that are produced by Noltec or the anti lift kit produced by Whiteline.
Again I'm not in any way knocking what PS do, if I was close I'd use them but as a lot of people aren't I don't see the need to travel the distances people do.
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Originally Posted by Mo
For the majority of drivers and the usage of their standard vehicles on this board testing of the bumpsteer mod on a classic isn't really an issue, it's pretty safe to say that 4mm washers are a good starting point. Ask around and see what size has been fitted to those with this mod in place. It's a pretty simple task than can be completed at home for next to no outlay.
Back to the 4 wheel set-up, if someone with the correct kit doesn't know how to adjust the camber or toe they shouldn't be offering that level of service and besides if you wanted to know where your money was going you'd ask to see the display whilst it's being set-up - that way you know you are getting exactly what you requested.
If you wanted to adjust the castor angle, which is always a good thing, you'd need either an adjustable top mount such as those that are produced by Noltec or the anti lift kit produced by Whiteline.
Again I'm not in any way knocking what PS do, if I was close I'd use them but as a lot of people aren't I don't see the need to travel the distances people do.
Back to the 4 wheel set-up, if someone with the correct kit doesn't know how to adjust the camber or toe they shouldn't be offering that level of service and besides if you wanted to know where your money was going you'd ask to see the display whilst it's being set-up - that way you know you are getting exactly what you requested.
If you wanted to adjust the castor angle, which is always a good thing, you'd need either an adjustable top mount such as those that are produced by Noltec or the anti lift kit produced by Whiteline.
Again I'm not in any way knocking what PS do, if I was close I'd use them but as a lot of people aren't I don't see the need to travel the distances people do.
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www.alignmycar.co.uk go to wheel alignment and then centre locator. Just stay clear of kwik fit if they come up!
If you live in essex then personally i'd to elite, and there equiptment is a bit more advanced than a laser tracker. lol
If you want info on the equiptment they use or about wheel alignments in general, go to www.pro-align.co.uk , i work for them
If you live in essex then personally i'd to elite, and there equiptment is a bit more advanced than a laser tracker. lol
If you want info on the equiptment they use or about wheel alignments in general, go to www.pro-align.co.uk , i work for them
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I quite obviously do not understand what's involved
As stated by Mr Wid, Elite do have the right equipment and do know how to use it. They're also very open in letting you through to view exactly what is happening, Barry's the man to speak to.
Warren, how else can you adjust the caster angle on an Impreza?
As stated by Mr Wid, Elite do have the right equipment and do know how to use it. They're also very open in letting you through to view exactly what is happening, Barry's the man to speak to.
Warren, how else can you adjust the caster angle on an Impreza?
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Originally Posted by Mo
I quite obviously do not understand what's involved
Warren, how else can you adjust the caster angle on an Impreza?
Warren, how else can you adjust the caster angle on an Impreza?
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I live on the cambridgeshire/Suffolk border and went to Roger Clark Motorsport in Desford, Leicestershire. About a one and a half hour drive.
Very pleased.
Wherever you go, make sure it's one of the more reputable companies.
Very pleased.
Wherever you go, make sure it's one of the more reputable companies.
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Originally Posted by Mo
I quite obviously do not understand what's involved
As stated by Mr Wid, Elite do have the right equipment and do know how to use it. They're also very open in letting you through to view exactly what is happening, Barry's the man to speak to.
Warren, how else can you adjust the caster angle on an Impreza?
As stated by Mr Wid, Elite do have the right equipment and do know how to use it. They're also very open in letting you through to view exactly what is happening, Barry's the man to speak to.
Warren, how else can you adjust the caster angle on an Impreza?
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ighlight=elite
Top job done and very decent guys
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