Scott Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 When I am phoning up companies asking about Wheel Geometry Alignment what am I actually asking for? Am I asking for the correct thing? I haven't actually called anyone yet I just want to make sure that when I do neither of us are under any illusions over what I want done. I'm looking to get the geometry set up on my car but I'm not looking for a Kwik-Fit laser tracking alignment, I'm looking to get the toe, castor, camber etc all set up properly. I'm guessing it isn't the same thing as one costs about £40 and the other is £100 plus. Also, I know there won't be a lot of options local to me but, does anyone know anywhere reputable in Scotland that can do a decent job? Heard of a guy Kenny something in Hillington but other than that it seems there are slim pickings. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 ..yeah, i think so. I went to the usual place I'd get wheel balancing etc done (National Tyres), when I asked about getting the geometry done..they recommended someone else.. My bud at Toyota just said he can do it..but the machine always sets one wheel of kilter..so i gave it a miss for the time being lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Kenny Brown, is who your looking for dude. I'll be taking mine there soon. He does it for £100 or there abouts. HE basically takes it out on the road, then adjust everything. Give him a call as he is very busy with doing Rally work, as he sets up all the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 CLCM in Edinburgh are recommended by some BMW people. Might be worth a ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuan Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Don't know Kenny Brown (sounds good!) but I can happily second the CLCM guy suggestion; made a big difference to my Supra's handling recently (for 45 quid) and really knows his stuff. He will give you a print out of the "before", "recommended" and "after" settings and can set it up to suit you too - very pleased, been going there for years with various cars and will go back. Cheers, Tuan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Sounds great, will definitely keep them in mind so thanks guys. I'm booked in with Kenny Brown now for 1 week on Friday. Been quoted £75 so we will see what that brings with it. £45 is a fantastic price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Sounds great, will definitely keep them in mind so thanks guys. I'm booked in with Kenny Brown now for 1 week on Friday. Been quoted £75 so we will see what that brings with it. £45 is a fantastic price though. Pm me when you get the car done and let me know how you get on, if you dont mind Scott. Needing my car done, its scrubbing the fronts a bit. Had it into my mates place today but its too low for his guages and also spotted the front coilover has popped.Its only just over a year old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Ouch, what springs? Adjustable coilovers or just regular ones? Will do mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I bought Tein Superstreets for it and it has lost the fluid, the bottom of the strut is soaked with oil and im sure i heard it rattle so need to phone Tein for a refurb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Sounds great, will definitely keep them in mind so thanks guys. I'm booked in with Kenny Brown now for 1 week on Friday. Been quoted £75 so we will see what that brings with it. £45 is a fantastic price though. Fingers crossed none of the adjusters are seized, i'd give them a pre-emptive WD40'ing just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Phone CW and ask for a quote on re-valving all 4. Will be money well spent IMHO. If/When mine go that will be the route I will be going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Fingers crossed none of the adjusters are seized, i'd give them a pre-emptive WD40'ing just in case I'm bringing home a can of plusgas from work. What I meant to say was, on the way home from work I'm popping into the shops for a can. Everything will be getting soaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Fingers crossed none of the adjusters are seized, i'd give them a pre-emptive WD40'ing just in case All the threads are fine just a bit of oil on it.They havent been on the car long enough to seize. Cheers for the advice Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 All the threads are fine just a bit of oil on it.They havent been on the car long enough to seize. Cheers for the advice Scott. Think he means for my alignment bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 My bad, its been a long day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Pm me when you get the car done and let me know how you get on, if you dont mind Scott. ...perhaps post it in this thread so we can all get an idea of the difference made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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