Geo Setup ?

[craig79]

Hi everyone, I know Hypertech are renound for their

'fast road' setup but was wondering if anywhere was closer

to Dundee that offered the same level of workmanship, not sure if AWD

do the geo side of things ?? Whats everyone's current take on this ??

Thanks,

Craig.

[micra_wrc]

I'd be interested to hear what you guys think.

What benefits are there in getting the geometry done?

[craig79]

  micra_wrc said:

I'd be interested to hear what you guys think.

What benefits are there in getting the geometry done?

Have got the p/drive settings at the mo albeit slightly tweaked

It does optimise the handling of the car regardless of what you

have or haven't fitted. Obviously it is of alot more benefit

if you fit the usual suspects before hand ie. arb's, alk, d/l's, steering rack

bush's etc. Personally thinkin aboot the handling aspect o the motor

and if an anti lift kit is fitted then my p/d settings will be up the swanny.

For as good as the p/d settings are they do tend to chew their way through

my shoulders !! Duncan at Hypertech said that they can resolve that with

their 'fast road' settings.

Craig.

Edited February 13, 2008 by craig79

[micra_wrc]

hmm perhaps I dont push the car hard enough or dont know any better but I'm happy with the way my RA handles

guess I wont know if it can be any better until I do it, eh?

got droplinks and anti roll bars fitted already, and getting the geometry done because I've been told to do it!

(I'm preparing for the track day on the 15th March)

[frank c]

If anything Imy, it will help look after your tyres a little better and should make them wear more evenly. That's with the fast road settings right enough.

Well worth the money

[craig79]

Ahhh you've got an RA, don't know much aboot the classics

but do know that it'll certainly be alot more of a focussed drive

than my saggy a.rsed '03 wrx - but I'm working on it

Either way, would definitely recommend the geo to get the full benefit of your

ugrades

Craig

[dipsy]

Fiskins in Forfar do Geometry

[zeolite]

Falkland in Glenrothes are the experts in car settings. Years of race experience

[craig79]

Dipsy,

Kinda got dealer settings at the minute mate, was looking

for more of a tailorer setup, thanks anyhoo.

Zeolite,

Cheers mate would it be said that falkland are as good as hypertech ?

Have definitely heard of / driven past them, just don't know too much aboot them aye ??

Craig.

[Richie Cross]

  micra_wrc said:

I'd be interested to hear what you guys think.

What benefits are there in getting the geometry done?

Greers put me in the direction of Duskview Garage in Barrmill which is a couple

of miles from Greers.

Got the Prodrive settings and it certainly feels better in the turns.

Peter goes there....a lot apparently!!!

[p1ggm]

target tyres in perth are good, used them for my last scoob a couple of times

[thefastone]

Only heard good things about Falkland....

[craig79]

  thefastone said:

Only heard good things about Falkland....

Off the phone to them about an hour ago, got to say wasnae

blown away with the phone service. I had to be asking for a price

for something that they had done a thousand times and just got the

impression they couldnae get me aff the phone quick enough. No sure if

i'm being picky, the guy certainly wasnae cheeky but I just went away thinkin'

the last 2 mins of ma life had been totally wasted !! All I was wanting was a price for

supply / fitment of the most common handling mods known to a tuner of any kind ie.

alk, arb's, d/links etc. Hypertech is lookin good

Craig.

[superstar_tradesman]

  craig79 said:

Off the phone to them about an hour ago, got to say wasnae

blown away with the phone service. I had to be asking for a price

for something that they had done a thousand times and just got the

impression they couldnae get me aff the phone quick enough. No sure if

i'm being picky, the guy certainly wasnae cheeky but I just went away thinkin'

the last 2 mins of ma life had been totally wasted !! All I was wanting was a price for

supply / fitment of the most common handling mods known to a tuner of any kind ie.

alk, arb's, d/links etc. Hypertech is lookin good

Craig.

Falkland hmmm,I'm saying nothing. Used to be experts in all things cosworth but have gone down hill in recent times, Hypertech all the way my man.

[frank c]

  p1ggm said:

target tyres in perth are good, used them for my last scoob a couple of times

Been there before and will never go back again. i had to go back twice for them to try and sort the geometry and ended up getting my money back. They even put my steering wheel on squint to try and stop it from pulling to one side..wtf !!

[gus the bus]

Fast Rd settings all the way

....and if your willing to travel Hypertech or Progrip in bonnybridge (Falkirk) both do an excellent job at a decent price £55 all in

[dipsy]

I am another one not happy with Target tyres was going to get Prodrive setting's after the teins were fitted but went for standard subaru setting's the toe was only the thing out .

[Jimmy321]

After reading other comments on this forum over the past year i got ARB's, drop links, ALK, lowering springs and went for the fast road geometry at Hypertech last week.

The car drives & corners very well, if i need other mods or want different geometry settings i will go back to Hypertech.

They charged me list price for the ABR's, drop links, ALK but fitted theses parts for free.

Jim.

[stubaroo]

Please excuse my stupidity, I'm a noob.

Can someone explain 'ARB's', droplinks and 'ALK'.

Are these expensive items?

Are they easily fitted?

Do they work?

[dipsy]

Arb anti roll bar ,Alk anti lift kit.

Edited February 14, 2008 by Dipsy

[Jimmy321]

Are these expensive items?

Not expensive for the gains in handling IMO.

Are they easily fitted?

Still says on the site free fitting.

Do they work?

On Sunday i took a detour from Braehead shopping centre to Paisley via Greenock, Largs, Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Lugton & Barrhead just for the fun of driving.

[craig79]

Appreciate the comments lads, looks like Hypertech here I come

Hopefully getting a price fae them the morn so I'll take it fae there.

Craig.

[craig79]

  Jimmy321 said:

Are these expensive items?

Not expensive for the gains in handling IMO.

Are they easily fitted?

Still says on the site free fitting.

Do they work?

On Sunday i took a detour from Braehead shopping centre to Paisley via Greenock, Largs, Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Lugton & Barrhead just for the fun of driving.

Good answer - fully agree

Craig