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[richardirv]

Thanks for all the tips, I only wish I was a bit more mechanically minded!! I just have to get other people to do these things for me!!

[richardirv]

Tony @ WIM has phoned me to discuss options, I need to go get the front end mechanically checked first and go from there, given me some great advice regarding the setup of the car etc.
He said there may be some people not to far from me that can help once the wishbones etc have been checked.

Thats dedication for you, phoning me up to chat about mig setups at 20:10!! Top Bloke!!

[richardirv]

Both bottom arms and ball joints have now been replaced ready for the 4 wheel alignment.

Does it matter what state the tires are in to complete the alignment?

[feeutfo]

Both bottom arms and ball joints have now been replaced ready for the 4 wheel alignment.

Does it matter what state the tires are in to complete the alignment?

Dont think so. They place targets on the wheel rim and set it to that. You may not feel the full benefit until the boots have been changed tho. Give the a bell and ask em, they may well give you a price for tyres as well.

[JamesV6CDX]

Don't do 4 wheel alignment - you need camber and geometry else it's pointless...

[richardirv]

Yeah thats what I'm getting done, full geometry! just thought 4 wheel alignment was the same thing

[feeutfo]

yes, full geometry set up. I thinks thats probably what you ment. The motor trade general answer to tyre wear is usually "do your tracking mate" not only is this inaccurate, it is only a fraction of the problem. You need to get the car set up as a whole, hence the term"full geometry set up"

[richardirv]

Yeah all true!! I have another thread going regarding Nigel Langs which is a place reccomended by Wheels in Motion, was trying to get a group of members together like they do at WIM and try for a OOF discount but not had much intererst