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Old 16 March 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?
Old 16 March 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 17 March 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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Kalv:

You have the answer to your question right there.
Powerstation.
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Old 20 March 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 ..
Old 20 March 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 22 March 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 22 March 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.

Graham
Aye, but plenty of advice available here on S'net
Old 23 March 2006, 07:20 AM
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True!
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Old 23 March 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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But you know it's worth it Ozzy

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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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