Topic: Wheels in Motion (Read 3482 times)

wingman · « **on:** 23 July 2009, 18:45:33 »

Just back from a 210 mile round trip to see Tony at WIM to have alignment sorted and two Falken 452's fitted. Was well impressed with whole thing. Tony went out of his way to explain what was needed to be altered on my Elites alignment and what had caused the wear on the o/s front, namely the camber being way out. After adjustment and having the Falkens fitted to replace two Michelins at the rear, it was immediately apparent on setting off back to the coast that the whole feel of the car was much improved, steering much more positive and the steering wheel in the centre position at last after the toe setting was corrected.
Like other forum members, cannot recommend Tony's outfit too highly. The tyre price was not too bad either compared to some and it was very convenient to get both items done at the same time.

Jimbob · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 July 2009, 18:49:08 »

Yup, well worth the trip.

Ive done it twice from Chester.

Just a shame you have to travel to get this level of understanding and service.

TheBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 July 2009, 20:07:56 »

I highly recommend him. About a 100m round trip for me, but worth the time and petrol without a doubt.

In fact my MV6 is going down there in the next 2 or 3 weeks for its annual tweaking

JamesV6CDX · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 July 2009, 18:26:39 »

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my MV6 is going down there in the next 2 or 3 weeks for its annual tweaking

Good grief - you take Omega ownership to a new level

JamesV6CDX · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 July 2009, 18:27:39 »

When I went there, nothing was tweaked.

Despite the fact We'd changed the wishbones, and adjusted the camber with a spirit level - everything was within limits, the only adjustment made was front tracking

AndyVXR300 · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 July 2009, 18:30:01 »

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I highly recommend him. About a 100m round trip for me, but worth the time and petrol without a doubt.

In fact my MV6 is going down there in the next 2 or 3 weeks for its annual tweaking

Jamie recommended me to them and to be honest i wont take my car to anyone else now....

iggy21uk · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 July 2009, 18:42:28 »

I won't go anywhere else either 11 mile round trip for me

Sooooooooo lucky

Jimbob · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 July 2009, 19:08:52 »

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I won't go anywhere else either 11 mile round trip for me

Sooooooooo lucky

alright for some!

at least I have someone with the same gear 5 miles away here, just luck if you get someone prepared to try and help on the day.

wheels-inmotion · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 July 2009, 21:31:07 »

Thanks for your mileage commitment wingman and indeed to others who have made that special trip.

The Omega chassis does have it's problems but it's such an easy fix providing they follow the 1 degree 10' wim rule

going crazy · « **Reply #9 on:** 25 July 2009, 15:44:15 »

I have been there myself and the I am glad I got it done to say the least. Well worth the money. Thanks WIM.

djm1964 · « **Reply #10 on:** 25 July 2009, 17:05:53 »

Just got back today from WIM , Tony is a top bloke and really knows his stuff got a good bunch of lads working for him as well. Car was a dream to drive home and only 110 mile round trip , wont go anywhere else now . Thanks WIM.

I_want_an_Omega · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 July 2009, 13:49:21 »

Where exactly are they in Herts?

Jimbob · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 July 2009, 13:54:44 »

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Where exactly are they in Herts?

Chesham

www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk for full details

iggy21uk · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 July 2009, 15:14:11 »

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Where exactly are they in Herts?

33 Chess Business Park
Moor Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire HP5 1SD

Our telephone number is 01494 797825
Email: enquiries@wheels-inmotion.co.uk

TheBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 July 2009, 18:10:54 »

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Where exactly are they in Herts?

Errr, next door in Bucks

dippydave · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 July 2009, 19:41:45 »

It's a 220 mile, 4 hour (on paper at least) trip from here. I suppose that's only £20 in gas

so if I get the time would be worth a pop. :-/

Didn't MarkDTM mention a similar outfit in Loughborough once upon a time though?

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 July 2009, 20:50:08 »

Well worth the trip. I did about a 450 mile round trip, and on the way back up I was hunting out wiggly roads so as to revel in the new handling capabilities...

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 July 2009, 09:46:54 »

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It's a 220 mile, 4 hour (on paper at least) trip from here. I suppose that's only £20 in gas so if I get the time would be worth a pop. :-/

Didn't MarkDTM mention a similar outfit in Loughborough once upon a time though?

Indeed, I use Fleet Fit at Loughborough....they have been 'educated' as to the needs of the Omega setup

feeutfo · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 July 2009, 10:35:18 »

must be due another WIM open day soon?

TheBoy · « **Reply #19 on:** 30 July 2009, 22:00:58 »

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must be due another WIM open day soon?

Not sure if its something WIM are looking at doing in current climate

I will ask them on Saturday

Ian_D · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 July 2009, 19:00:23 »

I could do with getting them to look over mine.

It EATS front tyres on the outside edge

(Then again, I could be all the city driving I do :-/ )

It also pulls to the left a bit too.

Edit: Its 400 miles round trip from York

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 July 2009, 20:47:26 »

It might be a 400mile round trip, but your doing it in a miggy my man, and there is no other way to travel but in style. When you leave wim, you might just want to go home the long way.

Ian_D · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 August 2009, 02:31:14 »

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It might be a 400mile round trip, but your doing it in a miggy my man, and there is no other way to travel but in style. When you leave wim, you might just want to go home the long way.

Why will the MPG double?

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 August 2009, 11:21:22 »

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I could do with getting them to look over mine.

It EATS front tyres on the outside edge (Then again, I could be all the city driving I do :-/ )

It also pulls to the left a bit too.

Edit: Its 400 miles round trip from York

Not too far then

I did about 200 miles round trip

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 August 2009, 09:47:26 »

Why will the MPG double? No prob not as you will press the loud pedal more cos the car will handle better, BUT you smile will double.

Pippin · « **Reply #25 on:** 03 August 2009, 23:53:59 »

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must be due another WIM open day soon?
Not sure if its something WIM are looking at doing in current climate

I will ask them on Saturday

Any news TB?

TheBoy · « **Reply #26 on:** 04 August 2009, 20:25:11 »

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must be due another WIM open day soon?
Not sure if its something WIM are looking at doing in current climate

I will ask them on Saturday

Any news TB?

Ah shhhhh-sugar. I all became a bit of a hurry

I'll have a chat with Tony

Pippin · « **Reply #27 on:** 05 August 2009, 15:32:25 »

Ok TB, because it looks like i could do with a trip down there too....

TheBoy · « **Reply #28 on:** 05 August 2009, 16:49:27 »

Due to other commitments (WIM are involved in track cars), there are no plans to hold another series of club specific days. There are plans to hold open days for other things, related to chassis dynamics. Due to the number of clubs that WIM are active in, and timescales, these are likely to be pure open days, which members from many different clubs attending.

I know their is something in the pipeline soon

which sounds interesting, but will leave that to Tony@WIM to announce once things are confirmed.

News:

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