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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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I have a scooby dealer/service centre round the corner from where i live.. is it best to get it done from them?
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Hi Kalv

From our experience, we have found that the factory settings have very wide tolerances, so a dealer may check your car and find that it is within specs, but it may be far from optimal for best handling. Also, you want someone to use modern laser equipment for accuracy. Probably best to use an independent specialist who has experience with scoobies.

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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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need to find someone in he midlands then... or take an hour ride to Powerstation.. and get a remap at the same time and a RR... hmmm...
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Kalv:

You have the answer to your question right there.
Powerstation.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Any specialist with quality laser alignment kit can do the job for you if there is not a scooby specialist nearby... even our local Kwik Fit has a proper 4 wheel set up now on a bespoke ramp which does the before and after computer print outs, of course like anything it's only as good as the guy operating the kit ..
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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But they need to know the right settings....

Most of the good settings are not in a book, just the stock settings.

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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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If your not up for going to PS then try BMTR on the Walsall road Perry Barr. Just check what settings you want before you go and see if they'll setup to these (a lot of the alignment places now only do stock settings for H&S reasons etc..!)

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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 911
But they need to know the right settings....

Most of the good settings are not in a book, just the stock settings.

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Aye, but plenty of advice available here on S'net
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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True!
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Plus Powerstation aren't close by for everyone. They're a 660-mile round trip for me
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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But you know it's worth it Ozzy

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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzy
Plus Powerstation aren't close by for everyone. They're a 660-mile round trip for me
Would be a fun drive. where about's in scotland are you m8? I'm up at Elgin. steve
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