supra_surj Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 For the past few months I have really hated driving my supra. The handling was soo bad I'd find any excuse to use my sisters ford ka instead. After my service I noticed very bad uneven tyre wear on the back. After a closer look one of the rear wheels was at a very bad angle. After taking my car to four different places around east london and kent I started to ring around for a specialist. Spoke to mark at Phoenix who recommended Tony at wheels in motion. Went up there today and just by looking at my car he could describe how the car behaves on the road. After measuring with the laser alignment device he talked me through even bit that needed sorting. My car was a total mess. He couldn't believe I actually drove the car in that state. Anyway I left it with him for an hour and he worked his magic. Feels like a completely different car. Drives perfectly now. It goes where i want it to and gives me the confidence to have some spirited drives After 2000 miles his asked me to go back for 'fine tuning' free of charge. Such a friendly bloke who knows this subject inside out. He even has his own forum where you discuss and ask him questions. If anyone needs a full geometry setup up for road, track and even drifting, then this man can do it. His website is http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk he is based in Watford north west london I still have this huge smile on my face knowing that I can enjoy my drives in my much loved Supra. Surj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Very uesful to know, must be just down the road from Phoenix too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Probably not too far from there. I cannot not recommend this guy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 He was a member here for a bit and offered some great advice. Mine is planned to go to his once the single conversion is finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 We spoke for ages but he didnt mention he used to be a member. He knows his stuff. You wont be disspointed mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 How much did this set you back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 100quid mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 100quid mate. Thats all. Thought this stuff costs loads. You'll have saved that on tyre wear alone. Well done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i was looking forward to using him, but was told my car wouldnt go on his ramps. ill be waiting for when they install the new flat ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 Yea mate i did well on the price. it could cost less depending on what needs adjusting.i had the lot done. the best 100 ive spent on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Wish there was somewhere close to me that could do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Wish there was somewhere close to me that could do this Tony recommends Chemix for wheel alignment - theres a few round here, Wolverhampton is probably closest to you although me and Burna both use the Stourbridge one. Mention the wheels in motion website and you'll get a discount:) Got to agree he knows his stuff and the wheels in motion website is excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Can anyone recomend a place in the south west. I need the same done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i can also vouch for Tony, worked his magic on LOTS of modified IS200/300's, he really does know his geom shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels-inmotion Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thank you for the kind words Supra_Surj. Your cars condition was odd! We could see by eye what angles were incorrect... Nsr had 18mm toe in Osr had -2d 40 camber Osf had 0 castor Plus discrepancies in all the other angles. I really felt sorry for you because it was evident that the condition was due to poor workmanship in past calibrations. The Nsr toe adjuster was set at it's maximum positive.... The Osr camber adjuster bolt was undone and the Osf castor adjuster was compliant so the 0 position was pure negligence on the technicians behalf. Good news was that the chassis was totally compliant allowing for 100% calibration recovery. This made my job simple but more importantly gave you back what had been denied in the cars handling. See you in 2000 miles for the free fine-tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 so whens the ramps in tony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Looking forward to seeing you again tony. Surj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 he tony do you install suspension? and also i have some wide wheels which need tuning and aligned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels-inmotion Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 so whens the ramps in tony? I am moving from my current centre soon and will be able to accomendate the wide/low club. Surj's car was a real eyeopener since he previously paid good money for calibration and was dealt a disastrous set-up making the car undrivable. I didn't think this sort of deal still happened our there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Nice to know there's a decent specialist in the south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Tony recommends Chemix for wheel alignment - theres a few round here, Wolverhampton is probably closest to you although me and Burna both use the Stourbridge one. Mention the wheels in motion website and you'll get a discount:) Got to agree he knows his stuff and the wheels in motion website is excellent Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 well if you reply to my post maybe i can bring my car to you in months time, i want my suspension fitted aswell as my wheels fitted to complete my setup can you pm me please as i need to talk about this due to me having wide wheels:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I am moving from my current centre soon and will be able to accomendate the wide/low club. Surj's car was a real eyeopener since he previously paid good money for calibration and was dealt a disastrous set-up making the car undrivable. I didn't think this sort of deal still happened our there..... Hi there Tony will you still be in your place on the 12 of June? If so please could you book me in for a full check and adjust session thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels-inmotion Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 well if you reply to my post maybe i can bring my car to you in months time, i want my suspension fitted aswell as my wheels fitted to complete my setup can you pm me please as i need to talk about this due to me having wide wheels:) Why are you concerned about the wider wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 I should be working on comission here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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