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Offline GolfDan

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Will finally be going in a straight line
« on: 08 August 2008, 18:54 »
At last im getting 4 wheel alignment done at Midland VW. I have had some very hairy moments in the rain of late and it just feels remote in the dry.

Hopefully all should be good tomorrow!!
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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #1 on: 09 August 2008, 15:37 »
Tracking was 8mm out  :shocked: On rails once again now  :evil:
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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #2 on: 09 August 2008, 16:11 »
how much does jody charge for this?
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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #3 on: 09 August 2008, 16:18 »
£45 didn't think it was a bad price and only took about an hour
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Offline Jay

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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2008, 17:13 »
I need to get mine done... still... almost a year on  :shocked:
It was meant to be done months ago but the mechanic couldn't do it because the bolt was too tight even after penetrating oil and didn't have time for the penetrating oil to work properly (he's VERY busy).
I should have it done, it might help with the handling innit  :grin:
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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2008, 19:22 »
i need mine doing badly especially as i have knackered front top mounts...  :laugh:
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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2008, 22:12 »
New top mounts make a whole universe of difference!

I'm constantly having to have my tracking done, it goes out at the drop of a hat  :sad:

I paid a lot to have mine done at a vw dealership in sheff once, and it went out after 5 min and they didn't leave the steering wheel straight  :angry:
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Offline JC

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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2008, 22:18 »
Quote from: Jay on 10 August 2008, 17:13
I need to get mine done... still... almost a year on  :shocked:
It was meant to be done months ago but the mechanic couldn't do it because the bolt was too tight even after penetrating oil and didn't have time for the penetrating oil to work properly (he's VERY busy).
I should have it done, it might help with the handling innit  :grin:

i know a place jay - did mine - all computerised and lasers - on screen to so you can see them adjusting it to within limits  :cool:
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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2008, 23:03 »
Quote from: chuff on 10 August 2008, 22:18
i know a place jay - did mine - all computerised and lasers - on screen to so you can see them adjusting it to within limits  :cool:
Where about's is that?

All I need part from the tracking, is the bit of welding done and the cars spot on again. Well until I find something else  :embarassed:
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But for the purest engine experience, displacement has no replacement. All other methods are simply attempts to artificially recreate the benefits of displacement.

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Re: Will finally be going in a straight line
« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2008, 23:11 »
Quote from: kittie on 10 August 2008, 22:12
New top mounts make a whole universe of difference!

I'm constantly having to have my tracking done, it goes out at the drop of a hat  :sad:

I paid a lot to have mine done at a vw dealership in sheff once, and it went out after 5 min and they didn't leave the steering wheel straight  :angry:

Kittie, once your tracking has been set, it shouldnt go out of adjustment, unless you hit a kerb or a deep pothole! I would say that you may have other suspension problems, if your getting uneven tyre wear, or short tyre life, you may need new shock absorbers, bushes, or ball joints, not necessarily  all 3 at once though! another possibility is that the person doing the tracking doesn't actually know what there doing! thats more common than most people realise!
Tom
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