Marcus GTE Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I missed this over the last few days... I looked back on the Thread I used when getting mine done with him ( http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?246289-Geometry-Setup-Scotland/page3&highlight=Kenny+brown) and I remember being quoted £85 odd too and was meant to take an hour or 2. In the end it took 7 1/2 hours due to them struggling with seized bolts on the camber adjusters. It ended up costing me £195 once it was done and although it was well over what I expected before I went in, the amount of time they spent on it I knew it was going to be sore. I was happy with the night and day difference it made though so didn't complain at the time and still recommended him after this. I think it's worth noting though that that seems to have been three of us that expected to pay £85 and ended up paying a lot more. If I remember he said initially that would be the price if everything goes without a hitch. Just saying for anyone else, it's a warning not to expect the low price initially quoted as it could go a lot higher. Still a worthwhile thing to have done for me though. Did you visit the caffe westy? Any sign of the ps3? (read old thread for reminder) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 There were no issues re seized bolts or anything mate...he said it was one of the cleanest cars he had worked on and everything came apart easily. I think the time got eaten up as he said they had to adjust everything seven times all in to get the final figures that he wanted. I explained before leaving that this was my daily driver so he didn't make it too aggressive and went more for an optimum balance between grip and tyre wear. When I spoke to GI Motorsport they did say that Kenny was more expensive than other place but that the service was well worth it as the car would be spot on (which is more important to me than the extra £59 charged tbh). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 There were no issues re seized bolts or anything mate...he said it was one of the cleanest cars he had worked on and everything came apart easily. I think the time got eaten up as he said they had to adjust everything seven times all in to get the final figures that he wanted. I explained before leaving that this was my daily driver so he didn't make it too aggressive and went more for an optimum balance between grip and tyre wear. When I spoke to GI Motorsport they did say that Kenny was more expensive than other place but that the service was well worth it as the car would be spot on (which is more important to me than the extra £59 charged tbh). Cool mate, glad you're happy with it. Mine was on and off the ramp a lot too as was way out as well. Got mine set up for fast rd and found the settings last week when i was playing Gran Turismo 5 (im a lot better at it with a joypad lol) i put the camber settings into the supra in the game and it handled great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nice Mark. There a couple of guys (including me) who had the alignment done recently .. and discovered that the geo was very bad before being setup correctly. I think is very important to get the geo done every time major changes are done to the car. The guys at WIM told me that even a drop / lift (on height adjustable coilovers) of more than 10mm will have an impact on the geo setup ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 In the grande scale of things £59 really isn't that much when you have chosen to drive a 3ltr TT for commuting!lol! Atleast now I won't need to replace tyres every couple of thousand miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yes Lux. I totally agree. Never been to clued up re suspension settings but Kenny said that he also had to adjust the spring preload and damper settings as they were outwith an optimum setting. Before the fronts used to catch on full lock but that has been rectified with these adjustments also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Atleast now I won't need to replace tyres every couple of thousand miles. +1 I had to change my rears every 600 mls ... now that the geo is spot on, I've done 1500mls on the rears, and they look like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 +1 I had to change my rears every 600 mls ... now that the geo is spot on, I've done 1500mls on the rears, and they look like new. Big money saver right there! The fronts that are on have lasted 1,500 miles from new! Rears look fine! Glad it's sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 As this is my daily driver car it's time for some Fuchs Titan Race 5w-40 Oil, genuine Toyota Oil Filter and new magnetic sump plug to be fitted prior to the winter months. Car hasn't missed a beat and as a special treat I've just paid for some bling from Robs Gold Rush Supra to spruce up the engine bay a little. Might be a bit OTT for a daily but this is what I've bought: 24ct gold Greddy Oil Cap 24ct gold Suspension Rings 24ct gold Radiator Plinth 24ct gold Bonnet Stay Chrome bonnet hinges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Well my days off aren't going to plan...wanted to get an oil change done on this car and swap the Work wheels off for my set of stock 17s but the rain hasn't stopped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Welcome to the club Gold member part 2. Not everyones cup of tea but you get a few more bits done and it works and looks great imo. I had haters lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Cheers Rob. I think it will set off the bay and will match in well with the anthracite paint. Haters can hate all they want...it's not their car!lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The gold should look awesome Mark, I await the pics of awesomeness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haha! Cheers buddy...missed out on a few bits I wanted as didn't see the breaking thread until a day after it posted up so going to have to source a couple of bits to complete the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haha! Cheers buddy...missed out on a few bits I wanted as didn't see the breaking thread until a day after it posted up so going to have to source a couple of bits to complete the picture. Ah thats a shame like, will any of the guys not sell em on to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haven't asked tbh mate...doubt they would though!? I did consider it and tried looking for Dr.doom on the PM system to ask re the rad clamps but couldn't find him/her!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haven't asked tbh mate...doubt they would though!? I did consider it and tried looking for Dr.doom on the PM system to ask re the rad clamps but couldn't find him/her!? Don't worry Mark, I will look after you. He was on line last night. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?6249-Dr_Doom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haha! Cheers mate...pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haha! Cheers mate...pm sent. pm sent to you..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Parts starting to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A little jealous right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Oooo Shiny I do love the gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 I can't wait to fit these parts, but still waiting on the rest of the bits to arrive. Bay will need a proper clean before the gold goes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 You'll be cleaning it forever after it goes in too haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Quite possibly!lol! It never gets that dirty though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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