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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Rhyso on 18 May 2009, 16:45
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following on from my Loose Front End (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111356.0) i popped down to Mototec in Blackwood near where i live for a full alignment checkup
here's the results
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Alignment.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Alignment002.jpg)
as you can see the camber was out but not as much as i was expecting
a quick adjustment and this is what i've now got
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Alignment001.jpg)
and they did a chassis alignment - looks straight to me :grin: :grin:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Alignment003.jpg)
First impressions are good; despite it being only a small adjustment it does seem better planted at speed like it used to be. Most of this could well be a placebo effect but as long as its a positive one i dont really mind :smiley:
also my steering wheel now sits perfectly straight :smug: :grin: :grin:
IMO well worth the £43 it cost me and after any further suspension work i'll definitely be heading back to Mototec :afro:
NB - don't forget that its only the front they can adjust unless its a 4Motion :wink:
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£43 isn't bad at all mate, shame tho so far away coz id been up for paying that especially considering you get the before and after results
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i need to get my wheel alignment checked as i have had similar problems to you mate, trackign as well :P and once thats all been done can see hwo the car drives and if the steerign is still whack then i know its the rack :tongue:
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£43 isn't bad at all mate, shame tho so far away coz id been up for paying that especially considering you get the before and after results
yes was pleased with the price as i was originally quoted £49 + VAT but i only needed the camber adjusting so they charged accordingly
i need to get my wheel alignment checked as i have had similar problems to you mate, trackign as well :P and once thats all been done can see hwo the car drives and if the steerign is still whack then i know its the rack :tongue:
its worth a try mate - as i've said it does feel better and thats given the rubbish weather conditions we have here
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yeah anythign to help with the steering just going to search for somehwere in bristol i assume kwick fit do this sort of thing or is it best to avoid them :P
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yeah anythign to help with the steering just going to search for somehwere in bristol i assume kwick fit do this sort of thing or is it best to avoid them :P
avoid!! you need someone with Hunter alignment equipment or equivalent
try this link for your local centre
http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/
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im going to go down to Protyre in bristol they fitted the tyres to my wheels and everyone i chat too about anything like this says pro tyre cant belive i forgot about them :P
www.protyre.co.uk (http://www.protyre.co.uk)
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Bit of advice. DON'T go to Panelcare, I never even got a print out to back up my wheel alignment! :rolleyes:
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I need mine doing actually. Place where my GF's DAd got it done by laser for #20!
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rubbish phone pic of car on the ramps
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00074.jpg)
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ive still got a feelign that even with this doen i will need a new rack :cry: but worth getting it checked any way, reduce bad wear on the tyres etc
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Do you not have anything better to do Rhys, like working? :P
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Do you not have anything better to do Rhys, like working? :P
had today off mate so :tongue:
obviously got next Monday off, week after i've got the Friday off for Volksfest and i booked off the Monday after Volksfest. It will be 7 weeks in total since i did a full week at work :laugh: :laugh:
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booked in with pro tyre for friday see what they can find, failing that looks liek ill have to dig deep and get a new rack
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Keep forgetting it's Monday, I'm thinking it's Sunday!
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Good news Rhys :smiley: Bargain price aswell
Keep forgetting it's Monday, I'm thinking it's Sunday!
Bloody students :rolleyes:
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Keep us posted mate. :afro:
Mine needs doing, not had it looked at. Now i've had the suspension done, and ive changed the wishbones and had the VRS bushes fitted.
£43 sounds a fair price, unless it needs more work. :rolleyes:
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Good news Rhys :smiley: Bargain price aswell
Keep forgetting it's Monday, I'm thinking it's Sunday!
Bloody students :rolleyes:
:grin: PM'ed
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Good news Rhys :smiley: Bargain price aswell
fingers crossed Steve; cheers :smiley:
Keep us posted mate. :afro:
Mine needs doing, not had it looked at. Now i've had the suspension done, and ive changed the wishbones and had the VRS bushes fitted.
£43 sounds a fair price, unless it needs more work. :rolleyes:
deffo worth doing mate - it may not be out at all but it will be peace of mind :smiley: VRS bushes won't make a difference as you can't alter the rear on a MK4 (unless its a 4Motion)
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Good news bud :afro:
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Good news Rhys :smiley: Bargain price aswell
fingers crossed Steve; cheers :smiley:
Keep us posted mate. :afro:
Mine needs doing, not had it looked at. Now i've had the suspension done, and ive changed the wishbones and had the VRS bushes fitted.
£43 sounds a fair price, unless it needs more work. :rolleyes:
deffo worth doing mate - it may not be out at all but it will be peace of mind :smiley: VRS bushes won't make a difference as you can't alter the rear on a MK4 (unless its a 4Motion)
This motor has always pulled to the left slighly :huh: even before all the changes. :rolleyes:
And i see alignmycar has a 5% off, good times. :cool:
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Mines always pulled slightly to the left, when it was standard and now when its been lowered :undecided: If I put my foot down it pulls like f@ck to the left, got to love torque steer :grin:
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Mines always pulled slightly to the left, when it was standard and now when its been lowered :undecided: If I put my foot down it pulls like f@ck to the left, got to love torque steer :grin:
Mines the same but has def got worse since my alloys went on.
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Well i had mine done today, after a long wait. :rolleyes: it was propper busy in there. :angry:
By the look of what was on the screen when he first put the motor on there, it shoulda been going round in circles. :laugh:
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm260/SweeetFA/align2.jpg)
Slightly concerned about the red caster? :undecided:
However seems better. :afro:
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can the caster not be altered at all then? :undecided:
glad you feel an improvement though :afro:
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can the caster not be altered at all then? :undecided:
glad you feel an improvement though :afro:
Nope apparently not. :undecided:
To do the rear i think he said its gotta be shimmed. :huh:
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can the caster not be altered at all then? :undecided:
glad you feel an improvement though :afro:
Nope apparently not. :undecided:
To do the rear i think he said its gotta be shimmed. :huh:
rear is only adjustable on 4mo's and R32 :nerd:
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All you can adjust is the toe, everything else is fixed on the 2mo. you can buy camber shims