michael Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Any northern types (Leeds area if poss) have any recommendations for places to use for a 4 wheel laser alignment? I was thinking of going for these settings - I know a few others have used them but are there any issues with them over standard? And finally what is the standard alignment? I had a quick search (very quick) and got 5 pages of stuff, I'll read through it all when I get a moment but in the meantime any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I need the same but in the south bucks area. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidd Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny Any northern types (Leeds area if poss) have any recommendations for places to use for a 4 wheel laser alignment? I was thinking of going for these settings - I know a few others have used them but are there any issues with them over standard? And finally what is the standard alignment? I had a quick search (very quick) and got 5 pages of stuff, I'll read through it all when I get a moment but in the meantime any help would be appreciated. Gordons Tyres, Bradford Road, Wakefield - a while since I went so cannot remember of much, give em a bell about 1.5 miles from m1 j.41 when you get off m1 only use dual carr. for about 1/4 mile-ish then left signposted Carr Gate (road takes you over dual carr. you've just off) then down hill, straight through lights then depot on left immed after railway bridge hope it helps david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Cheers I'll give them a call - I'm only round the corner from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 ALBA in horsforth do it michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Originally posted by stealthhosts ALBA in horsforth do it michael Cheers, handy to know but a bit out of my way these days unfortunately - I'll stick them on the reserve list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon F Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny I was thinking of going for these settings - I know a few others have used them but are there any issues with them over standard? Not wanting to diss Mr Lance W's settings, having never tried them, but I cant remember my car understeering ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Originally posted by Gordon F Not wanting to diss Mr Lance W's settings, having never tried them, but I cant remember my car understeering ever! Likewise, that's what concerned me a little. On the trackdays I've been on it's been fairly neutral unless pushed hard when it goes into easy to control oversteer, by far my preferred option! I'll keep looking for the standard settings and see how far the car is out, I'm really happy with the handling at the moment anyway so I'll be interested to see what it's set at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 For furture searches I've managed to locate a company who can do full laser alignments / camber / castor etc in the West Yorks area - Link Tyres in Mirfield, I'm booked in for Thursday this week (got the 255's fitted on Saturday but haven't driven the car since). I'll report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 How much are they charging as I'm looking for someone to do this in Sussex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 the lance settings are based on stock 17" wheels and tyres. are these settings still recommended for 18" wheels as i need mine doing asap before my tyres start wearing away since lowering. cheers ....lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Originally posted by toyotasuprauk How much are they charging as I'm looking for someone to do this in Sussex? They said approx £60 depending on how long it takes - that's northern pricing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Sounds alright. Dont most tire places offer this service or is that just standard front wheel alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Most tyre places will do tracking, it's the camber and castor adjustment that seems harder to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 I got the car done yesterday - 3 hours of work and £70.00. They couldn't adjust things exactly how I wanted them due to a couple of worn bushes but everything was setup within tolerances and the car feels better as a result. While I wouldn't say the car feels like it's been transformed it does feel more sure footed and "planted" in corners - hardly a suprise when I look at the way the old fronts were worn, I must have only been using 10% of the surface! So hopefully tyre wear will be reduced and cornering speeds up, I'll probably report back once I get a chance to give it a real test. In summary if you are able to get near Huddersfield give Link a go, it's not a clinical hi-tech setup with plasma screens and a fancy reception but they get the job done (Note: If you do go there isn't much to do in Mirfield and the seats in the reception @ Link aren't at all comfortable - take a book or get someone to drop you off so you can escape). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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