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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #15 on: 23 July 2012, 22:08:33 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2012, 21:57:59
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at c browns full geometry, they said there was only a bit out 20min job in end after had to undo the adjusters my self but was only £40, taking it back in to check next week as fin the wish bones and a few other stuff so will need re checking.
it was a lazer setup then tuck back aweek later for the last check.
Post up the before and after settings, so we can see how good they are for the benefit of local members :y
when i get new one done. old one thrown away.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #16 on: 24 July 2012, 01:52:09 »
just found this garage that does 4 wheel traking/alightment for £25 in not's http://www.nottinghammotcentre.co.uk/ if any good to any one.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #17 on: 24 July 2012, 09:17:39 »
Quote from: Opti on 23 July 2012, 19:47:32

I hear this a lot. But I also hear it costs about £100 a pop...... :o :o :o :o

Is this cost effective on a car as worthless and elderly as an Omega?

It's worth shopping around... My local tyre depot charge for each adjustment they make.. so once you have the car basically setup well, it's better to go there for a check. Last time only the toe needed tweaking... £15. :y

I also have them well trained on the Omega now. ;)
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #18 on: 24 July 2012, 12:32:12 »
save startin' a new thread...

what's the recommended min pad and disc thickness for the rear? i have a feeling the haynes stats are wrong  :-X going to measure them later on as i know my fronts are ok :)

also any recommendations for where to buy pads and discs that aren't from vaux? they want £100 for 2 front discs and 4 pads so i'm thinking if the rear needs doing they'll be just as expensive.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #19 on: 24 July 2012, 12:32:44 »
and ps thanks for the info on the balancing/aligning chaps  :y
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #20 on: 24 July 2012, 12:33:22 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 24 July 2012, 12:32:12
save startin' a new thread...

what's the recommended min pad and disc thickness for the rear? i have a feeling the haynes stats are wrong  :-X going to measure them later on as i know my fronts are ok :)

also any recommendations for where to buy pads and discs that aren't from vaux? they want £100 for 2 front discs and 4 pads so i'm thinking if the rear needs doing they'll be just as expensive.

...oh and i have non vented rear discs  :y
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #21 on: 24 July 2012, 15:23:58 »
printer was not working but only needed front doing pass side was 0.9 drivers side 0.6. done on a computer. says he will keep it for me.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #22 on: 24 July 2012, 15:26:03 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 24 July 2012, 12:32:12
save startin' a new thread...

what's the recommended min pad and disc thickness for the rear? i have a feeling the haynes stats are wrong  :-X going to measure them later on as i know my fronts are ok :)

also any recommendations for where to buy pads and discs that aren't from vaux? they want £100 for 2 front discs and 4 pads so i'm thinking if the rear needs doing they'll be just as expensive.
back ones not vented are half the price.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #23 on: 24 July 2012, 22:03:15 »
Thanks guys. Any ideas on the minimum thickness for the rear pads and discs? I've looked on the oof servicing intervals but nowt on there. Cheers all :-)
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #24 on: 24 July 2012, 22:05:06 »
god I'm thick. Sorry free call. Just re read your post. Thanks for the info and ignore this ageing old fool.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #25 on: 24 July 2012, 22:05:13 »
Quote from: freecall666 on 24 July 2012, 01:52:09
just found this garage that does 4 wheel traking/alightment for £25 in not's http://www.nottinghammotcentre.co.uk/ if any good to any one.
No. 4 wheel alignment is not much use usually on Omegas.
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Re: Wheel balancing oddity
« Reply #26 on: 24 July 2012, 23:56:27 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 July 2012, 22:05:13
Quote from: freecall666 on 24 July 2012, 01:52:09
just found this garage that does 4 wheel traking/alightment for £25 in not's http://www.nottinghammotcentre.co.uk/ if any good to any one.
No. 4 wheel alignment is not much use usually on Omegas.

Most tyre places will offer a 4 wheel alignment for £25 - a few will even charge as much as £40  ::) ::) ;)
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