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Old 19-12-2016, 12:42 PM
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Default Wheel alignment after coilovers install
Just installed my coilivers but nowhere can align my car now as they only use manufacturers spec going through tyres like mad now! Does anyone know of anywhere that can actually align them? Lol, already took it too 2 places with no luck amy advice would be much appreciated!
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Old 19-12-2016, 07:25 PM
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Stew at TFS in Aldershot . Bit of a drive for you though
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Old 19-12-2016, 07:38 PM
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Austec in Crawley is closer to you than Stew, so may be worth trying as an alternative if you don't want a trip to Aldershot.

They were helpful when I spoke to them, but I endd up using someone else just because it worked out more conveniently when I was having tyres changed.
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Old 19-12-2016, 08:40 PM
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Austec in Crawley is closer to you than Stew, so may be worth trying as an alternative if you don't want a trip to Aldershot.

They were helpful when I spoke to them, but I endd up using someone else just because it worked out more conveniently when I was having tyres changed.
You dodged a bullet there then
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You dodged a bullet there then
Oh really?

A chap I know had quite a bit done there and spoke highly of them.
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Oh really?

A chap I know had quite a bit done there and spoke highly of them.
Put it this way , see how many times they have closed down under bankruptcy and then reopened!
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Interesting...
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Old 20-12-2016, 08:20 AM
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Abbey Motorsport and they are not very far, have done a few Evo's for friends lately and they have all been happy
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Old 20-12-2016, 10:47 AM
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How about Slow Boy Racing at Brands Hatch, easy to get to from Tunbridge Wells.
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Old 20-12-2016, 11:59 AM
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Or SMD (Southern Motor Developments) in Newhaven if you're looking for options. Did my geo setup when I went with coilovers
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Old 20-12-2016, 12:03 PM
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How about Slow Boy Racing at Brands Hatch, easy to get to from Tunbridge Wells.
Thought Neil had moved away
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Old 20-12-2016, 12:31 PM
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Thought Neil had moved away
No, he's still there, but doesn't do alignment/geo stuff.

I had mine done (after coilover install) at MTMC in Tonbridge. 01732 369888, http://www.mtmctyres.co.uk/ after recommendation from a couple of people in the Sevenoaks club.

Having said that, I wasn't desperately impressed when they said they couldn't get the amount of camber I wanted on the front, as they hadn't thought to use the coilover adjustable top mount to change it!

Abbey Motorsport in Oxted might be worth a call too.
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Old 20-12-2016, 10:33 PM
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Thanks guys, ive already tried a few of the places mentioned going to try the rest tomorrow! So i need to find someone a bit more specialist for the alignment, as everywhere only does too manu spec! Ive already took it too other places with no luck infact its now worse then ever! Pulling hard top the left but camber is the only thing spot on lol strange, any thoughts?
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Old 21-12-2016, 11:07 AM
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Will need to get mine done too, Abbey motorsport in Oxted looks good as they have the Hunter system
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Old 22-12-2016, 11:06 PM
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Took her too abbey motorsport today, more then pleased with the results, the guys deffo know there stuff, cars driving spot on now and will certainley be back for future work!!
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That's good news... just in time for some festive blats.
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Good to hear Reece, there only 10 mins from me, so it's good to hear of another happy customer
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Took her too abbey motorsport today, more then pleased with the results, the guys deffo know there stuff, cars driving spot on now and will certainly be back for future work!!
Excellent glad your happy with them, look forward to getting mine done too :0

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Old 23-12-2016, 06:46 PM
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Yeah happy for sure! Good too actually find people who know about cars and how they work instead of people who just go by the guidlines they see on the screen! Will be taking my car there in january for a dyno session cant wait!
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Yeah happy for sure! Good too actually find people who know about cars and how they work instead of people who just go by the guidlines they see on the screen! Will be taking my car there in january for a dyno session cant wait!


My boy had his s15 remapped there they were very friendly and knew there stuff
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Yeah happy for sure! Good too actually find people who know about cars and how they work instead of people who just go by the guidlines they see on the screen! Will be taking my car there in january for a dyno session cant wait!
How much did they charge for the geo and how long did it take?
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Old 08-01-2017, 10:10 PM
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Was about 200 but i got them too adgust my coilovers aswell too a fast road setup which increased the price, but the handling is 10 times better then before, was there about 4 hours but had other work done aswell. Cant wait for summer at brands!!
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