Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 09:03:54 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 09:03:54 AM
Morning
Before driving to Cornwall on Sat I noticed the inside edge of my front tyre was wearing a bit, having come back it definitly needs changing ! :eek:
Given the inside edge was wearing more, I reckon a 4 Wheel Alignment Check is needed, has anyone had this done near the Buckinghamshire area ?
Are there any special settings for the FD or do they just check all the wheels are straight ? :)
Any help appreciated
Dave
Before driving to Cornwall on Sat I noticed the inside edge of my front tyre was wearing a bit, having come back it definitly needs changing ! :eek:
Given the inside edge was wearing more, I reckon a 4 Wheel Alignment Check is needed, has anyone had this done near the Buckinghamshire area ?
Are there any special settings for the FD or do they just check all the wheels are straight ? :)
Any help appreciated
Dave
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 10:26:50 AM
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 10:26:50 AM
Probably a bit far for you really but I had full four wheel laser alignment done by Elite in Dagenham. They have a very professional setup there and have all the recommended settings for different vehicles listed on their computer system.
I can dig out the printout from my last visit if you like which has the settings for mine on it.
I can dig out the printout from my last visit if you like which has the settings for mine on it.
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 10:29:14 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 10:29:14 AM
I don\'t mind driving if the place is gonna do it right
Are there special setting then for the FD or do they not matter when you have aftermarket suspension and wheels ?
Are there special setting then for the FD or do they not matter when you have aftermarket suspension and wheels ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 10:38:19 AM
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 10:38:19 AM
I don\'t know to be honest as I\'m not a suspension guru! I think Pip at WGT is supposed to be quite clued up on FD aftermarket suspension.
When I went to Elite they asked what car I had. When I replied it was a 3rd gen RX7 the bloke seemed to know his stuff and said "There is quite a few different adjustments so we\'ll do a full diagnostics check first". They came back with a printout stating what was wrong/right and then asked me what I wanted doing. Not being an expert and having stock setup I justed asked to have it set as Mazda intended. Certainly seemed to do the trick though as it felt like a new car afterwards.
When I went to Elite they asked what car I had. When I replied it was a 3rd gen RX7 the bloke seemed to know his stuff and said "There is quite a few different adjustments so we\'ll do a full diagnostics check first". They came back with a printout stating what was wrong/right and then asked me what I wanted doing. Not being an expert and having stock setup I justed asked to have it set as Mazda intended. Certainly seemed to do the trick though as it felt like a new car afterwards.
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 10:42:38 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 10:42:38 AM
cool, well I have just found my tyre at £135.00 all in
and the place can do a alignment check and they are just down the road
got quoted any thing from £100 to £200 for the tyre though !!! prices seem to vary a lot !
Cheers for the suggestions, will see how this place gets on tomorrow
Thanks
Dave
and the place can do a alignment check and they are just down the road
got quoted any thing from £100 to £200 for the tyre though !!! prices seem to vary a lot !
Cheers for the suggestions, will see how this place gets on tomorrow
Thanks
Dave
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 11:01:10 AM
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 11:01:10 AM
Just found my old printout - my scanner isn\'t running at the moment so I\'ll give you the limits:
" is for degree symbol by the way...
Left Front camber: 0"51\' -> -0"39\'
Right Front camber: -0"39\' -> 0"51\'
Left Front toe: -0"05\' -> 0"11\'
Right Front toe: 0"11\' -> -0"05\'
Total Front toe: -0"10\' -> 0"22\'
Steer ahead: -0"03\' -> 0"03
Left Rear Camber: -0"28\' -> -1"58\'
Right Rear Camber: -1"58\' -> -0"28\'
Left Rear Toe: -0"05\' -> 0"11\'
Right Rear Toe: 0"11\' -> -0"05\'
Total Rear Toe: -0"10\' -> 0"22\'
Thrust Angle: -0"06\' -> 0"06\'
Hope that helps.
" is for degree symbol by the way...
Left Front camber: 0"51\' -> -0"39\'
Right Front camber: -0"39\' -> 0"51\'
Left Front toe: -0"05\' -> 0"11\'
Right Front toe: 0"11\' -> -0"05\'
Total Front toe: -0"10\' -> 0"22\'
Steer ahead: -0"03\' -> 0"03
Left Rear Camber: -0"28\' -> -1"58\'
Right Rear Camber: -1"58\' -> -0"28\'
Left Rear Toe: -0"05\' -> 0"11\'
Right Rear Toe: 0"11\' -> -0"05\'
Total Rear Toe: -0"10\' -> 0"22\'
Thrust Angle: -0"06\' -> 0"06\'
Hope that helps.
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 11:03:16 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 11:03:16 AM
Cheers mate !
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 11:06:54 AM
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 11:06:54 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by davefrith
Cheers mate !
For the record I think Elite was about £550 for four Eagle F1\'s + balancing + full four wheel alignment.
Only complaint was that they used crappy clip on weights (probably because that\'s what was on my wheels before) so I\'d advise anyone to specify proper stick on weights which don\'t feck up your alloys.
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 11:09:07 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 11:09:07 AM
i am paying £145 for one bloody Pirelli P7000 !!! but have to unfortunately, I think they said that the alignmentis about £40
Dave
Dave
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 12:13:56 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 12:13:56 PM
HI TREACLE
I KNOW A PLACE IN BEDFORD
I WANNA GET MINE CHECKED TOO SO IF U WANNA COME WITH ME?
A
p.s i was eating shin cup & couldn\'t be bothered to press caps
I KNOW A PLACE IN BEDFORD
I WANNA GET MINE CHECKED TOO SO IF U WANNA COME WITH ME?
A
p.s i was eating shin cup & couldn\'t be bothered to press caps
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: mids on May 04, 2004, 12:31:48 PM
Post by: mids on May 04, 2004, 12:31:48 PM
Bedford eh ? That\'s pretty close to me and I fancy getting mine checked out sometime. What\'s this place called Andy ??
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 12:41:34 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 12:41:34 PM
STS laser alaignment or somminc. Tis in my yellow pages, i\'ll look it up when I get home. They always have nice cars in there, think they do rally ones too
Come along with us if Frith wants to go.. it\'s nearer Kemston so even closer for ya ;)
Come along with us if Frith wants to go.. it\'s nearer Kemston so even closer for ya ;)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:11:47 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:11:47 PM
hmm well I was going to this place tomorrow
When are you thinking ?
and where the f*ck is Bedford ?
When are you thinking ?
and where the f*ck is Bedford ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 01:20:38 PM
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 01:20:38 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by davefrith
and where the f*ck is Bedford ?
A bit North of you probably... just west of the M11.
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:21:34 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:21:34 PM
rush, rush, bloody rush with you isn\'t it :D
Although I have the day off tomorrow, doubt i\'d be able to get booked in there tomorrow
But I\'d like to go soonish as I\'ve just put new fronts on mine
Bedford is in Bedfordshire, which neighbours Northamptonshire and Buckinhamshire, infact it\'s not TOO far from Milton Keynes M1 exit
Although I have the day off tomorrow, doubt i\'d be able to get booked in there tomorrow
But I\'d like to go soonish as I\'ve just put new fronts on mine
Bedford is in Bedfordshire, which neighbours Northamptonshire and Buckinhamshire, infact it\'s not TOO far from Milton Keynes M1 exit
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:29:11 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:29:11 PM
I don\'t have the day off tomorrow,I was just going to pop out at lunch
if you want to go saturday morning to this bedford place assuming its not stupidly expensive let me know :)
if you want to go saturday morning to this bedford place assuming its not stupidly expensive let me know :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:31:54 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:31:54 PM
I\'ll give em a ring and see if they can squeeze us in :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:36:33 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:36:33 PM
punky,
they can fit us in on Sat, one at nine the other at half 11.. cost is £50+ vat
wanna go for it? that\'s full laser too
they can fit us in on Sat, one at nine the other at half 11.. cost is £50+ vat
wanna go for it? that\'s full laser too
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:38:11 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:38:11 PM
How long does it take ? probably 30 minutes
are you gonna wait around for 11.30 ?
shame they can\'t get the times closer so we can meet up
are you gonna wait around for 11.30 ?
shame they can\'t get the times closer so we can meet up
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:39:30 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:39:30 PM
yeah i\'ll wait / meet up with ya, whatever ya want.. got the wrong times anyway, ones 9:30 the others 11 so not that much diff at all...
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:40:44 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:40:44 PM
whats the companies name ? (gonna do a multimap)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: mids on May 04, 2004, 01:42:15 PM
Post by: mids on May 04, 2004, 01:42:15 PM
ooooo lasers !
Let us know how you get on at the weekend as I\'m fairly sure I\'ll use them as well (pretty convenient).
Anyone know if those geometry settings above are the same for all FD3S\'sses ?
Let us know how you get on at the weekend as I\'m fairly sure I\'ll use them as well (pretty convenient).
Anyone know if those geometry settings above are the same for all FD3S\'sses ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:46:02 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:46:02 PM
come down with us if you want mids not far is it?
frith: postcode is : MK41 0EN
frith: postcode is : MK41 0EN
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:50:15 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:50:15 PM
hmm thats an hours drive
have to see what the other half says :)
have to see what the other half says :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:53:17 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 01:53:17 PM
thought it\'d be a lil closer. Well lemme know and if ya fancy i\'ll book it up. Other than that i\'ll go down with mids (don\'t like doing things on my own *sob*)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:55:35 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 01:55:35 PM
will let you know later mate, should be fine, its gonna be a bit of a rush saturday as have loads to do, but if she\'s up for coming along then I\'m in !
Dave
Dave
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 02:06:29 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 02:06:29 PM
k lemme know asap so I can get it booked :)
i\'ll pm ya my email @ work
i\'ll pm ya my email @ work
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: mids on May 04, 2004, 02:17:57 PM
Post by: mids on May 04, 2004, 02:17:57 PM
fraid Saturday is a bit too soon for me because if it all goes to plan then that\'s the day that I\'m going to collect my car from Motormall.
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 02:56:29 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 02:56:29 PM
Andy I\'m gonna have to say no as finances and time on the saturday are lacking
I\'m gonna get mine done at the tyre place tomorrow and fingers crossed they\'ll know what they are doing
Dave
I\'m gonna get mine done at the tyre place tomorrow and fingers crossed they\'ll know what they are doing
Dave
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 04:12:24 PM
Post by: Ric on May 04, 2004, 04:12:24 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by mids
Anyone know if those geometry settings above are the same for all FD3S\'sses ?
Not sure - certainly for all FD\'s upto \'96 I would imagine. You could try giving Elite a call as they might be able to tell you on the phone... //www.elitedirect.com
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 04:34:41 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 04:34:41 PM
Ok dave that\'s cool but do be aware, if it has aftermkt suspension most (if not all) normal tyre places won\'t touch it as they won\'t have the crap they need to (i.e. lases) hehe
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 04:36:13 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 04, 2004, 04:36:13 PM
thats what I wanted to know earlier ! :)
Will see what they say tomorrow
Dave
Will see what they say tomorrow
Dave
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 05:48:32 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 05:48:32 PM
well why didn\'t ya say so :D
well the place isn\'t going anywhere *lets hope it doesn\'t spring legs* so if we need to go down we can do :D
well the place isn\'t going anywhere *lets hope it doesn\'t spring legs* so if we need to go down we can do :D
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: scooby_si on May 04, 2004, 06:03:59 PM
Post by: scooby_si on May 04, 2004, 06:03:59 PM
Mids so you\'ll have it for the Birmingham meet on Sunday (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/wink/thumb.gif) hint hint.....lol
So what\'s wrong with aftermarket suspension & why they wont touch it? ANyway aren\'t the setting at the top of the wheels/suspension section?
Si
So what\'s wrong with aftermarket suspension & why they wont touch it? ANyway aren\'t the setting at the top of the wheels/suspension section?
Si
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 06:09:43 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 04, 2004, 06:09:43 PM
garages I asked just said they wouldn\'t touch it. Said it needed to be laser aligned as the ride height affects the settings and so on.. These aren\'t the places that usually turn a quick buck away either :(
..I dunno I just thought sod ya
we should have a wheel alignment meet ;)
..I dunno I just thought sod ya
we should have a wheel alignment meet ;)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 08:38:33 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 08:38:33 AM
I\'m off to the tyre place later today so we\'ll see what they say. Last time I had one done on another car they put clamps on the wheels which is not going to happen with the Rex ! :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 12:55:23 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 12:55:23 PM
well let us know how ya get on :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 01:46:42 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 01:46:42 PM
Right, i\'ve been, they fitted the tyre but couldn\'t do the alignment as they didn\'t only have settings for the std car.
Andy, did you ask STS if they could definitly do our cars with their aftermarket wheels and supsension ?
Andy, did you ask STS if they could definitly do our cars with their aftermarket wheels and supsension ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:02:21 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:02:21 PM
yeah it\'s a proper tuner/race car place type place.
Dunno if they\'ll have space for sat now you could try em and if they do squeeze me in :D
Dunno if they\'ll have space for sat now you could try em and if they do squeeze me in :D
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:03:11 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:03:11 PM
oh and when I asked them they said they had settings for the rx7
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 02:06:38 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 02:06:38 PM
got the number ? :D
you ok for saturday morning then ?
you ok for saturday morning then ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:09:48 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:09:48 PM
S T S Wheel Alignment Centre (3.1 miles) MapUnit 12,Shuttleworth Court, Elm Farm Ind Est, Bedford
Bedfordshire, MK41 0EN
01234 269800
yeh i\'m up for Sat morning... two media whores in Bedford :eek: I\'ll have to charge my camcorder :D
Bedfordshire, MK41 0EN
01234 269800
yeh i\'m up for Sat morning... two media whores in Bedford :eek: I\'ll have to charge my camcorder :D
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:10:38 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:10:38 PM
just make sure you tell them ya car is tres low.. forgot to mention that last time :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 02:13:48 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 02:13:48 PM
Right, we are both booked in for 11am on Saturday. They\'ll do one after the other and low cars etc aren\'t a problem. The lady didn\'t know how they\'d do it in terms of settings but she didn\'t forsee any problems
That cool with you ?
That cool with you ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:20:56 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 02:20:56 PM
that\'s great stuff dude, yeah fine with me... have to talk about meeting up somewhere easy so I can guide you down there. From what I remember it\'s round the back of an old vauxhall garage and not easy to find... plus we can do some pimping round town lol
I confused that lady yesterday and she put me on to the bloke who said they had all the settings for the rx7 in his computer and wouldn\'t be a problem hehe :D
I confused that lady yesterday and she put me on to the bloke who said they had all the settings for the rx7 in his computer and wouldn\'t be a problem hehe :D
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 02:23:33 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 02:23:33 PM
Cool, I know where the Snow dome is in MK in thats any help ?
My girlfriend will probably be driving so I\'ll just be sitting scared stiff in the passenger seat !! :)
My girlfriend will probably be driving so I\'ll just be sitting scared stiff in the passenger seat !! :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:12:06 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:12:06 PM
that\'s bloomin miles away from Bedford haha
Well from the snowdome you need to follow all the signs for bedford. If you follow it past the m1 turning (jct 13) you\'ll go through a lil village thing and there a little stretch of duel carridgeway.. there\'s a lil chef and total petrol station there.. thats kinda half way.. meet ya there if you want :D
That way you can look out for me :D
Well from the snowdome you need to follow all the signs for bedford. If you follow it past the m1 turning (jct 13) you\'ll go through a lil village thing and there a little stretch of duel carridgeway.. there\'s a lil chef and total petrol station there.. thats kinda half way.. meet ya there if you want :D
That way you can look out for me :D
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 03:18:03 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 03:18:03 PM
could do
Is the little chef this one ?
MARSTON MORETAINE
Road: A421
Address:
BEANCROFT ROAD
MARSTON MORETAINE
MILTON KEYNES
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0PZ
Telephone: 01234 768250
Fax: 01234 768250
Is the little chef this one ?
MARSTON MORETAINE
Road: A421
Address:
BEANCROFT ROAD
MARSTON MORETAINE
MILTON KEYNES
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0PZ
Telephone: 01234 768250
Fax: 01234 768250
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:23:31 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:23:31 PM
yeah that\'s the one dude
I\'ll get there early and have some pancakes lol :rollin
I\'ll pm ya my mobile num so if ya get lost or you can\'t see me eating pancakes you\'ll be able to find me :)
I\'ll get there early and have some pancakes lol :rollin
I\'ll pm ya my mobile num so if ya get lost or you can\'t see me eating pancakes you\'ll be able to find me :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 03:25:03 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 03:25:03 PM
Cool how long will it take to get from there to STS, shall we say meet at the little chef at 10.30 ?
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:26:51 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:26:51 PM
yeah it\'s not far from there at all 15 mins if there are no stupid lorries holding the traffic up. It\'s "your" side of bedford so it\'s quite close. 10:30 sounds good :D
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 03:28:55 PM
Post by: davefrith on May 05, 2004, 03:28:55 PM
Sounds good to me mate, see you there at 10.30 ! :)
Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:48:50 PM
Post by: Andyp on May 05, 2004, 03:48:50 PM
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Title: 4 Wheel Alignment
Post by: davefrith on May 07, 2004, 09:35:26 AM
Post by: davefrith on May 07, 2004, 09:35:26 AM
you have pm Andy