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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: bob.dent on 17 July 2007, 12:37:57
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While my car was up on the ramp in the garage last week, my mechanic called me over and said I needed to see my offside front tyre. To my horror it was down to the steel belt, but not on the tread, it was right on the inside corner of the tyre. :o
Having hastily ordered 2 new tyres for the front, my mechanic said it would be advisable to take it to a specialist and have a full 4 wheel geometry done that includes camber adustment.
So off I went yesterday to see Tony at Wheels In Motion. He carried out a full 4 wheel check and made fairly extensive front and rear tracking and camber adjustments (yes, the camber was badly out!!). Gotta say, what a knowledgable and really friendly guy Tony is. :y
Oh boy, what a difference it made!!! The steering is now razor sharp and braking is more positive due to the tyre tread being in better contact with the road exactly as Tony said it would be. :y :y :y
It's not particularly cheap to have done (near enough £100) but money WELL spent, and this includes a free check up after 2000 miles. I can't recommend WIM enough as it really is a superb service - well done Tony, top man :y :y :y
BTW, WIM has now moved from Watford to Hemel Hempstead and the new address is Wheels In Motion, Kipling Motorist Centre, Redbourne Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 7AZ.
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I have read several posts on this topic over the past couple of weeks. I had my geometry done after finding the same problem on my tyres after having wishbones replaced. The steering is still not perfect and pulls to the left.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of someone in the southwest who was good at this. I would be prepared to travel as far as Bristol to get it done right.
In the meantime I am going to send mine back to the people who did it recently and ask them to have another look but realise that this is a specialist thing and I do want it done properly.
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Yep Cracking Guy Tony was over to see him friday just gone for a full set up but it only set me back £60 as i had guessed my Camber spot on After removing my Shocks and putting them back on. And once he had corrected my tracking to helpped pull in my camber just alittle more to be even more spot on.
Well Friday the 13th is my lucky day and it was my birthday :)
Craig
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Yep Cracking Guy Tony was over to see him friday just gone for a full set up but it only set me back £60 as i had guessed my Camber spot on After removing my Shocks and putting them back on. And once he had corrected my tracking to helpped pull in my camber just alittle more to be even more spot on.
Well Friday the 13th is my lucky day and it was my birthday :)
Craig
Ah, you're one of them. ;) Tony said he had 2 OOF members in to see him last week so I wonder who the other one was? :-/
Price wise I'm guessing you get charged according to what needs doing and how long he spends on your car. In my case there was a lot of adjustments needed and it was well over an hour but either way it was money well spent. :y
Good to hear your car's well sorted - did you notice any difference with the steering or braking afterwards?
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If you mention OmegaOwners, he caps the price at 1hr :D
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I have read several posts on this topic over the past couple of weeks. I had my geometry done after finding the same problem on my tyres after having wishbones replaced. The steering is still not perfect and pulls to the left.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of someone in the southwest who was good at this. I would be prepared to travel as far as Bristol to get it done right.
In the meantime I am going to send mine back to the people who did it recently and ask them to have another look but realise that this is a specialist thing and I do want it done properly.
You could give these a try - not sure what part of Cornwall you're in but they are based in Falmouth
http://www.falmouthtyres.co.uk/page4.html
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I have read several posts on this topic over the past couple of weeks. I had my geometry done after finding the same problem on my tyres after having wishbones replaced. The steering is still not perfect and pulls to the left.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of someone in the southwest who was good at this. I would be prepared to travel as far as Bristol to get it done right.
In the meantime I am going to send mine back to the people who did it recently and ask them to have another look but realise that this is a specialist thing and I do want it done properly.
You could give these a try - not sure what part of Cornwall you're in but they are based in Falmouth
http://www.falmouthtyres.co.uk/page4.html
Thanks Bob
I will give them a call if the original place can't sort it out.
OOF does it again :) :)
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I have read several posts on this topic over the past couple of weeks. I had my geometry done after finding the same problem on my tyres after having wishbones replaced. The steering is still not perfect and pulls to the left.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of someone in the southwest who was good at this. I would be prepared to travel as far as Bristol to get it done right.
In the meantime I am going to send mine back to the people who did it recently and ask them to have another look but realise that this is a specialist thing and I do want it done properly.
You could give these a try - not sure what part of Cornwall you're in but they are based in Falmouth
http://www.falmouthtyres.co.uk/page4.html
Thanks Bob
I will give them a call if the original place can't sort it out.
OOF does it again :) :)
No probs. According to their website they do full 4 wheel alignment using the latest laser technology so should be ok. :y
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I went to WIM when they were at Watford. Sorted the steering out - it is now as straight as a die. I was charged £60 but only had about 5 adjustments.
Very impressed with the service and Tony was very friendly even pointing out a few things with the car on the ramp.
So, just endorsing what has been said above!
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I had mine done on a previous Omega by these guys
http://www.elitedirect.com/ In Essex just after the Dartford Tunnel (If coming from Kent)
Totally transformed the car, stopped tramlining, I didn't have to hang on to the steering wheel with both hands any more.
I lost count of the number of times so called tyre fitters had tried to get it right.
I might be paying them a visit with my current Omega
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Does anybody know where Wheels in Motion is now? On Google there is one in High Wycombe, one in Chesham and one in St Neots, among others. But which one has the sainted Tony??
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He's at the Chesham branch. :y
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Always impressed when I leave WIM :)
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Had mine done at Langs a year ago and they also fitted new wishbones for me ,inside tyre edge is wearing again though :'(
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I had mine done on a previous Omega by these guys
http://www.elitedirect.com/ In Essex just after the Dartford Tunnel (If coming from Kent)
Totally transformed the car, stopped tramlining, I didn't have to hang on to the steering wheel with both hands any more.
I lost count of the number of times so called tyre fitters had tried to get it right.
I might be paying them a visit with my current Omega
Agreed!! :y :y
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I have read several posts on this topic over the past couple of weeks. I had my geometry done after finding the same problem on my tyres after having wishbones replaced. The steering is still not perfect and pulls to the left.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of someone in the southwest who was good at this. I would be prepared to travel as far as Bristol to get it done right.
In the meantime I am going to send mine back to the people who did it recently and ask them to have another look but realise that this is a specialist thing and I do want it done properly.
You could give these a try - not sure what part of Cornwall you're in but they are based in Falmouth
http://www.falmouthtyres.co.uk/page4.html
These people are connected to WIM.
Performance Tyre & Autocare
Unit 6, Broxton Drive
Pomphlett Farm Ind. Est.
Plymouth
PL9 7BG
Xpress Tyres
Unit 3
Tregoniggie Ind. Est.
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4SN
FCM Wheel Alignment
Unit 1, Netham View Industrial Park
Netham Road, St George
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS5 9PQ
Carson Tyre and Autocare
2 Lancaster Park
Bowerhill Industrial Estate
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6TT
With these I believe they still get the settings from Tony at Chesham but they do not give you the discount.
Hope it helps..... :y
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Always impressed when I leave WIM :)
+1 to that :y
Every (local) geometry place I spoke to on the phone a couple of weeks ago with regards the Beemer didn't even know that the car has to be weighted down before any adjustment takes place, whereas the boys at WIM knew what the KDS system was immediately so it's a no brainer that Tony will be getting my business for that once I've done the springs & bushes.
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Always impressed when I leave WIM :)
+1 to that :y
Every (local) geometry place I spoke to on the phone a couple of weeks ago with regards the Beemer didn't even know that the car has to be weighted down before any adjustment takes place, whereas the boys at WIM knew what the KDS system was immediately so it's a no brainer that Tony will be getting my business for that once I've done the springs & bushes.
I've learnt so much from his team, I do like being under the car when they do the work, seeing their adjustments on the Hawk Eye. I think its great they let me do that, no doubt some stupid rule from the EU that bans that!
For me, when I watch them at work, you notice all the tools go back to the box afterwards, in the right draw. They use a torque wrench correctly & they take care & time not to damage alloys.
Its a considerable drive from my parents or London, but its worth every penny in fuel. Think they have a customer for life here :)
Car is always transformed after a trip there, need to go back for a tune up soon.
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I've learnt so much from his team, I do like being under the car when they do the work, seeing their adjustments on the Hawk Eye. I think its great they let me do that, no doubt some stupid rule from the EU that bans that!
I'm pretty sure there is a rule that says the punter has to remain X feet/metres from the car while work is carried out, although like you I prefer to see what's going on.
Most of the crap that H&S dictate comes down to common sense IMO, and you can't teach that no matter how many times you spell it out to people.
What do Safety Managers and sperm have in common?
Only one in two million ever does anything worthwhile!
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I've learnt so much from his team, I do like being under the car when they do the work, seeing their adjustments on the Hawk Eye. I think its great they let me do that, no doubt some stupid rule from the EU that bans that!
I'm pretty sure there is a rule that says the punter has to remain X feet/metres from the car while work is carried out, although like you I prefer to see what's going on.
Most of the crap that H&S dictate comes down to common sense IMO, and you can't teach that no matter how many times you spell it out to people.
What do Safety Managers and sperm have in common?
Only one in two million ever does anything worthwhile!
;D ;D ;D
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I have read several posts on this topic over the past couple of weeks. I had my geometry done after finding the same problem on my tyres after having wishbones replaced. The steering is still not perfect and pulls to the left.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of someone in the southwest who was good at this. I would be prepared to travel as far as Bristol to get it done right.
In the meantime I am going to send mine back to the people who did it recently and ask them to have another look but realise that this is a specialist thing and I do want it done properly.
Have had my set up done here F.C.M Wheel Alignment
Unit 1
Netham View Industrial Park
Netam Road Bristol
BS5 9PQ.
Guys name is Lee Colgan call him on 0117 9413232 Mob 07940658321 he is one clever dude use's WIM'S set up doe's a lot of motor sport set up's so he knows his business :y :y
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Had mine done at Langs a year ago and they also fitted new wishbones for me ,inside tyre edge is wearing again though :'(
What did they set the camber to?
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Many thanks, Omega Lord, I'll get on to Chesham. :y
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I've just opened a new centre in Milton Keynes if that helps....
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I've just opened a new centre in Milton Keynes if that helps....
As I work in Bletchley, tell me more :)
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I've just opened a new centre in Milton Keynes if that helps....
As I work in Bletchley, tell me more :)
And me... MK is certainly a better journey for me (I can avoid the M25 ::)) if it's not actually nearer :y