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Offline jaceyboy

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Wheel Alignment
« on: 13 May 2019, 16:03 »
Guys,

Think our steering wheel is slightly out and want to get it corrected, seen that VW charge £280 and im not paying that!, can it be done without the ACC Calibration?
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #1 on: 13 May 2019, 16:24 »
I've had mine done without ACC calibration with no issues whatsoever.
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #2 on: 13 May 2019, 16:25 »
Quote from: Gnasher on 13 May 2019, 16:24
I've had mine done without ACC calibration with no issues whatsoever.

Excellent was it done with Hunter equipment?
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #3 on: 13 May 2019, 18:53 »
Had mine done recently on a full Hunter set up and haven't had any issues with the Acc. It only needs recalibrating if the centre line of the car is massively adjusted and to be honest if it's massively out then it's probably been crashed. Only real way to tell is get it done and then see if your acc gives you any errors. 90 quid I paid 👍
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #4 on: 14 May 2019, 10:15 »
Quote from: jaceyboy on 13 May 2019, 16:25
Quote from: Gnasher on 13 May 2019, 16:24
I've had mine done without ACC calibration with no issues whatsoever.

Excellent was it done with Hunter equipment?

Yep, hunter equipment for a full alignment after lowering - they did adjust some things (one of which was a very slightly off centre steering wheel) so would expect you to have no issues.
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #5 on: 14 May 2019, 10:50 »
I can recommend Ninemeister Porsche in Warrington.  They set up the BAC Monos after build and the guy who did my car used to work for the lotus F1 team.  Wherever you get it done make sure camber is the same both sides and not just within tolerances.
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #6 on: 14 May 2019, 11:54 »
Quote from: CSS on 14 May 2019, 10:50
I can recommend Ninemeister Porsche in Warrington.  They set up the BAC Monos after build and the guy who did my car used to work for the lotus F1 team.  Wherever you get it done make sure camber is the same both sides and not just within tolerances.

I know what you mean - some places might not do this though as (on the front) it would involve unbolting the subframe to move it. Some will (mine did) and some won't.
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #7 on: 20 May 2019, 16:51 »
Just had this done today, steering wheel and wheels are now spot on, but on way home got the red warning of car in front too close, when there was no car :lipsrsealed: is this normal :sick:
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #8 on: 20 May 2019, 17:35 »
See if it keeps happening - what you describe can happen any damned time...
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Re: Wheel Alignment
« Reply #9 on: 20 May 2019, 18:58 »
Quote from: jaceyboy on 20 May 2019, 16:51
Just had this done today, steering wheel and wheels are now spot on, but on way home got the red warning of car in front too close, when there was no car :lipsrsealed: is this normal :sick:
how much was it out/adjusted by? I'd be amazed if the sensor needs recalibrating. Have you tried cleaning it?
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