spot2 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) A couple of months ago I posted a thread requesting info on where I could discuss my suspension set-up and possible changes I wanted to make. I was initially concerned that i would be ignored, as although I am fully paid-up (this is my second time), I have by no means been an active member. However I needn't have been concerned as I got a great response. I was especially intrigued by a PM from a 'Kid' in Cairneyhill. After many phone calls and countless emails discussing what I had already, what I wanted and most importantly what the 'Kid' advised I needed, we finally agreed on what was required. The beauty of this was the 'Kid' could source and fit everything we had decided upon AND he 'sounded' like he knew what he was talking about!! The day of fitting finally drew near so I undertook the 300 mile trip from Thurso to Cairneyhill to finally put a face to the gently lilting voice I had grown so accustomed too. I was not to be disappointed. You would struggle to find a finer looking man in the whole of the Kingdom (of Fife). I knew I had made the right decision not long after meeting Geo as the kettle was on before the front door was shut! A few brews later and I left my 'Pride and Joy' in what I hoped would be capable hands. I know I should have stayed to photograph the fitting but it was Valentines Day and my good lady deserves the best. So I took her to B&Q and left Geo to it!! I already had coilovers (Tein Superstreet without the topmounts) fitted and Geo was pleasantly surprised with these (although it stuck in his craw to say it, i'm sure) so they would remain in place. The following, however, was fitted: -Whiteline 22ml front anti-roll bar -Whiteline 24ml rear anti-roll bar -Whiteline Front and rear droplinks -Whiteline anti-lift kit -Whiteline front adjustable topmounts. In our initial conversations I had advised Geo that I was concerned about uneven tyre wear after fitting the coilovers and would require the camber/castor rectified (incidently I run Eibach 10ml hub-centric spacers all round). The adjustable topmounts sorted this right out and also allowed Geo to show his engineering prowess. Nopt only did he have to fabricate nuts to marry Tein and Whiteline components together but he also used his many, many years experience (bumping ideas of an equally knowledgeable colleague) in deciding to turn the topmounts through 180 degrees to allow for maximun castor adjustment (the car was already 'well cambered').......................truly genius. Anyhows, back to my initial opening gambit, "Is there anything better than the return trip from Andy F's?.......... ........quite possibly the return trip from the magician of Cairneyhill! I could not believe the difference in how the car behaved. Turn-in was considerably sharper and understeer was a thing of the past. Bizarrely enough the suspension seemed more compliant too. It did however show up the need for wider wheels and rubber (thankfully already safely stored in my garage in Thurso). I can safely say that the only previous time I had a grin THAT big for THAT long was on the way back from Port Seton and this was equally as awe-inspiring...........maybe even more so. Upon arriving home I fitted my new wheels (Compomotive TH3s) and rubber (a controversial choice 225/45/17 Vredstein Ultrac Sessantas, not cheap but really sticky and quiet to boot) and turned the suspension down another 5ml. I can honestly say I didn't know a car could handle that well particularly as my driving has been compared to that old bird from Driving school! So a big thank you to the club for making me feel so welcome and a huge thank you to George (Cusco Kid) for your help, patience and incredible knowledge of all things Subaru. Cheers Graham P.S. George also serviced my old beauty AND stamped the book all for a sum considerably less than my local (120 miles away lol) main dealer was asking. Edited March 8, 2009 by spot2 Link to comment
paul555sti Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 A worth while round trip by the sounds of it! Nice wheels, i had an eye on a set of those on flea bay recently. Link to comment
dan_jess Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) I liked that little write up there, glad your happy, sounds like a brilliant service you got, nice one. Edited March 5, 2009 by DanTerzo Link to comment
C_WRX Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) Nice write up fella. Good to know the handling works so well. Yet another thing to look at for future improvement ...does it ever stop - don't answer that I already know ! Edited March 5, 2009 by C_WRX Link to comment
StrikE Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Are you not a little young to be driving such a big car!!! Ok i thought it was funny Car sounds and looks the biz m8 Link to comment
seafar99 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 nice write up........and a second vote for those nice wheels Link to comment
spot2 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 .... You would struggle to find a finer looking man in the whole of the Kingdom (of Fife).... are we talking about the same fella? good write up, George certainly knows his stuff and has helped a lot of members out in the past, including me Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Very fine write up indeed,nice car mate and cool wheels .Have used Geo myself to get the parts and also for the fitting, with his knowledge and experience it would be silly not to.I bet it feels like a new car now? Have to say he gets the from me .Geo will be getting my car as soon as i get it back from the bodyshop to work his magic on mine cheers kenny Link to comment
stubaroo Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 with the comments above. Good write up, good information. Link to comment
wulsey Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 You canny beat a run hame fae Andy's. Link to comment
spot2 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 You canny beat a run hame fae Andy's. Aye but i think i have possibly found a match!! Link to comment
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Excellent Graham ! An inspiring thread. I must get my jacksi over to the suspension guru that is the Geo. Never sure whether it stands for George or Geometry. Nothing better than seeing your car transformed ! Look forward to meeting you @ some point in the future Cal Link to comment
spot2 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Excellent Graham ! An inspiring thread. I must get my jacksi over to the suspension guru that is the Geo. Never sure whether it stands for George or Geometry.Nothing better than seeing your car transformed ! Look forward to meeting you @ some point in the future Cal Thanks Cal, Look forward to getting back down to civilisation and meeting you (all) too Usually someone with the knowledge of Geo(metry......love it fella) can bore the hole off you but I could have spent all day talking with the man. 'A scholar and a gent' as my old da' used to say (That sounds like he's dead which he isn't but I digress) infact Geo even offered to sort my Dad out with servicing on his E-Class, I reckon if i had taken my daughter he would have done her homework then gone round to my Ma's for the hoovering!! Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. Thanks again Graham Link to comment
uRaBu5 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Fantastic write up Graham and car is looking sweet! Also due Geo a huge THANK YOU for the work he has just done on my RB. Took it up last Friday for service and also to find out what the front end knocking was – ball joints, droplinks and various other bits all shot. All replaced and Geo even took the rear bar off his own track car to replace mine – 10 years of Scottish winters had taken there toll on the original. So now the car feels fantastic and stiffer that ever – Whiteline just seams to be Viagra for cars. Geo all you efforts and much appreciated – I know it was a barsteward of a job! Thanks Derek Link to comment
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