chris_c201 Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Hi All, All four of my tyres (well three as one was a cheapo replacement when i bought the car) are getting to the very limits of legality, as such i'm planning a new set in about 6 weeks once my bank balance recovers from xmas.... On Monday i was fitting my new back box and i noticed from under the car that the insides of my tyres (mainly rears) and pretty much bald, def a lot worse than the outer edge. Just wondering what advice anyone has as to what i should do before putting the new tyres on as i'm concerned that it'll scrub the new ones down on the inside quicker as well.. Cheers Chris.
wrxmania Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Get a full geometry set-up done. Tere are several good places that will do this - will help the handling and offset this kind of wear. Brian
chris_c201 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 Any suggestions of where to get this done in the Glasgow area, what price should i expect as well....?
gus the bus Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Bonnybridge (by Falkirk) too far? Progrip do a great job for under £50. Where ever you get it done I wouldn't expect to pay more than this!!!! Gus
chris_c201 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 Not really that far too falkirk, would def rather go somewhere that have a good reputation even if its slightly further, £50 ain't bad, was expecting worse, On a 2001 car with 25k miles is this likely to make a difference to the feel of the car, this would really just be a bonus as my main concern is the uneven tyre wear. Cheers Chris
wrxmania Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 I had my geometry recently done on the brand new gear at Subaru/Mitsubishi Specialists Extreme Motorsport, in Whitburn, Just off Junction 4 of the M8 - they are very good and Geordie really knows his stuff. I think it is £15 for the checks and £15 per adjustment or something like that. Well worth getting done - that and a spring kit (I have Prodrive) with rear drop links. Brian
chris_c201 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Posted February 1, 2006 Brian, You don't happen to still have the number for the place in Whitburn do you?? If not i'm sure i'll find it....
john_robertson Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Deffo get your tracking/alignment done by somebody that knows what their doing, not just the local Kwik-Fit, the dealer done mine after getting the Prodrive springs fitted, the car felt weird, turned better one way than the other, found out that the camber was everywhere when I got Extreme to check, basically one wheel was maxed out neg camber and the other was slightly positive the rear wasn't much better, the car felt totally different afterwards, much more turn in grip for one. John.
G.Mac Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Lo Chris Peter (Fai17) knows of a place near Lochwinnoch that he is gonna show me when i get my springs fitted, he said that they will prob charge £25 for the job Graeme (you coming to the Glasgow meet on thursday then??????, its only just across the bridge in Hillington next to the Shell garrage) go on u know you want to!!!!! as ye didny make any of the runs with your old 8!!!
chris_c201 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Posted February 1, 2006 Alright Graeme, Where abouts its lochwinnoch, know the name but can't quite place it!! That might be better, not bothered how far it is (within reason) jus as long as its a decent price and they what their doing! Don't happen to know the name?? If not i'll contact Peter. Looking to get it booked in for Monday lunchtime cos i'm getting 4 new tyres Monday morning and i've took the day off work and it'd be good to get it done at the same time. When you getting the springs? See your also getting your zorst, you going for the snakehead one? The modding bug has took over i see lol Hoping to make Thursday yeh, you def making an appearance?
sma01 Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 agreed with Gus, ProGrip in Bonnybridge are first class, set up quite a few cars on here and have only heard good reports....Dunc @ Hypertech uses them to set up cars after they have had suspension mods so would be able to book your car in also mate scott
STi_Bandit Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Whats the Contact Details for progrip Like to get my geometry checked out
sma01 Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 dont have a phone number for them i'm afraid mate, if you phone hypertech(01324 812212), they will be able to give you the number scott
chris_c201 Posted February 3, 2006 Author Posted February 3, 2006 Progrip Number is - 01324 810111 I'm booked in for Saturday the 11th cos their full on Tuesday after i get my tyres.... i'm sure 3 - 4 days won't make much of a difference. Cheers Chris
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