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[Loch View]

agreed Jimbob, but I also thought 1 of the reasons the camber goes off is the weakening of the springs. Better replace them anyway them  

[TheBoy]

I have no doubt they understand their business. 1 question though...isn't it true that the settings on the Omega gradually go worse over the years?
Which basically would mean that a full geometry set-up is pretty much a waste unless you replace all parts involved. ie. springs, wishbones, etc etc

This is where WIM's understanding of the car helps - they will adjust to overcome the older components (wishbone bushes/trackrods/etc obviously all have to be in servicable condition)

[Loch View]

I have no doubt they understand their business. 1 question though...isn't it true that the settings on the Omega gradually go worse over the years?
Which basically would mean that a full geometry set-up is pretty much a waste unless you replace all parts involved. ie. springs, wishbones, etc etc

This is where WIM's understanding of the car helps - they will adjust to overcome the older components (wishbone bushes/trackrods/etc obviously all have to be in servicable condition)

Right, I get it  
Well I'm off to replace almost the entire front suspension now..talk to you guys later and hopefully not with issues

[Marks DTM Calib]

The VX settings are not wrong by any means, the original set was -1deg 40' (and they were all VERY close to this)

The recommended setting for a used car is closer to -1deg 10' due to the ageing of the suspension components.

The trouble is that the tolerance Vx plced on the original setting is massive!

And yes, a camber gauge or a spirit levl will get you very close to the optimum setting.....then you need to get the front and rear toe set to!

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I drove a 500 mile round trip to get mine done... it ended up being closer to 650 miles since I went in search of windy country roads. Transformed the car completely, well worth it.

[Andyb]

i did wim last week on the sunday night monday morning round trip of 350 miles in the snow and ice and real bad road conditions
but i must say worth all the effort the car feels so different now

[Loch View]

and what's the cost of a full setup at WIM?

[bigdods]

I'm off to WIM on tuesday as the miggy has eaten another set of front tyres (yes its the inside edge again) grrrr.
IIRC its £70 isnt it ? or thereabouts anyway, thats what I seem to remember paying last time.

[Loch View]

£70 is quite alright. Pretty cheap actually  

IIRC when I was restoring a Porsche 924 last summer, a local garage wanted around £120 for just the camber setup  

[TheBoy]

and what's the cost of a full setup at WIM?

OOF members get it for £60 + VAT

[Loch View]

They should open a branche in Scotland  

[stuyg]

are these the people? http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/wim-location.php

[Martin_1962]

are these the people? http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/wim-location.php

 

[stuyg]

cool only 20 mins away
what a result  

[Seth]

They should open a branche in Scotland  

Agreed - plus a branch in South Wales too .... !