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Tracking Help - NW #752553
21/01/2009 12:31
21/01/2009 12:31

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I'm looking for someone reputable to set the tracking on my coop. I live just outside of Liverpool so any local suggestions much appreciated.

I think Stan posted a link to a nationwide company but I can't find it.

EDIT: Got it!;

http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/

Last edited by MABR; 21/01/2009 12:54.
Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #756127
25/01/2009 22:53
25/01/2009 22:53
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Only place I've been to and been happy with the service is Demon Tweeks in Wrexham - everywhere else the service has been pretty poor...


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Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: GraemeC] #756147
25/01/2009 23:16
25/01/2009 23:16

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Is huddersfield too far away for you?

The pitstop did a superb job on mine, and they are great to deal with.

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #756302
26/01/2009 10:12
26/01/2009 10:12

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Just out of interest what are the recommended track settings?

I had my tracking done at a local place the other day as I had another steering rack fitted.

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #756934
26/01/2009 21:51
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IIRC, standard 20VT tracking is 2mm toe out, +/- 1mm

I have mine set to dead on standard, but I fancy a bit better turn-in, so I'll be going for parallel next time


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Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: Nigel] #757167
27/01/2009 00:55
27/01/2009 00:55

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The guy who did mine said that once you lower it or change anything from standard then you have to "guess" the best compromise, which is why some places do it better than others, those who know what theyre doing, and others can do it completely wrong.

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #757272
27/01/2009 09:41
27/01/2009 09:41

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 Originally Posted By: MattW
The guy who did mine said that once you lower it or change anything from standard then you have to "guess" the best compromise, which is why some places do it better than others, those who know what theyre doing, and others can do it completely wrong.


The garage I took my car to can't even get the steering wheel straight. And my car is standard in the suspension department. \:mad\:

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #757455
27/01/2009 13:58
27/01/2009 13:58

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Dare I say it again...?

http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk, for those not too far away.

Chesham in Buckinghamshire.

These guys setup race cars, 'Our state of the art equipment includes the Hunter Hawkeye 811 Pro Wheel Aligner. This stunning piece of machinery allows Tony and his team even the most precise changes to the geometry of your vehicle.' No guesswork with that bad boy, let me tell you.

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #757471
27/01/2009 14:15
27/01/2009 14:15

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Feeblebob, any idea what they charge for alignment ? getting a few suspension bits n pieces fitted this week, I may go there instead of my normal place

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #757741
27/01/2009 20:35
27/01/2009 20:35

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I'll look out my receipt to check, I just got my alignment done while I was there, wish I'd got all 4 wheels balanced too, a couple I think are very slightly out. It's more than Kwik Fit or the like, and you might need to queue behind an owners club if you get there early :-) but the check itself is very precise.

Re: Tracking Help - NW [Re: ] #758032
28/01/2009 10:49
28/01/2009 10:49

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Cheers feeblebob, I certainly wont be going anywhere near kwikfit ! I normally pay £35 for front wheel alignment, but would pay more for better accuracy \:D


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