Is it worth buying alignment gear?

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:15 am

would love to keep set up in tip top condition...always!!

cheers, Mike

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:05 am

Hi Mike

I wouldn't have thought so, and you'll benefit from having someone who really knows what they are doing.

I used CLCM at the weekend (7 am pre knockhill) and Willie did a genial job on the car. He is also very familiar with Elises & Exiges. As you saw it was fairly confidence inspiring, and it only cost £32!

Very happy with it and happy not to be relying on me to set it up. His equipment for the Geo must have cost a small fortune...its like something out of star wars.

If you want his number let me know, he's just round the corner from Murrays.

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:29 am

If by alignment gear you mean tracking then that can be set with some string and axle stands

If you mean John Bear 4 wheel laser alignment then that's a few Ks and as Andy said see Wullie at CLCM

That can also be done with some string of course adding a small plumb bob and some mdf

Young Mark Hutcheson can set your car up and corner weight it so long as you have adjustable platforms. He uses string and experience for great results. Scottish Hillclimb Champion.
he's in Banchory

mark@racing.plus.com

MacK · Post by **MacK** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:24 pm

Andy G wrote: I used CLCM at the weekend (7 am pre knockhill) and Willie did a genial job on the car. He is also very familiar with Elises & Exiges. As you saw it was fairly confidence inspiring, and it only cost £32!

Very happy with it and happy not to be relying on me to set it up. His equipment for the Geo must have cost a small fortune...its like something out of star wars.

If you want his number let me know, he's just round the corner from Murrays.

Hi Andy, can you PM me his number?

Cheers

John

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:26 pm

Just in case anyone else hasn't used Willie - he gets a huge thumbs up from me too.

Post by **simon** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:52 pm

Got a thumbs down from me. I think if you can't stay while he does it, don't get it done there. Mine came back with a squint steering wheel and I had to load the car up with weights before taking it down as he doesn't have enough. I'll be going to Mark in Banchory next.

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:24 pm

Andy. does your car actually feel different after clcm?.... your car s alignment and ride height was still ace after you changed the sus. Was it just gettin checked at clcm...?

Gibby · Post by **Gibby** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:45 pm

hi,
could anyone possibly pm me a phone number for Mark at Banchory?
Ive got some S2 LSS to get fitted and set up, and no idea who to speak to
cheers in advance

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:18 pm

Marks number is 07780 743622

Gibby · Post by **Gibby** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:14 pm

cheers