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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2010, 12:05:01 pm »
the car is on standard wheels i dont know if the springs are worn it passed an mot before i got it im thinking about putting Eibach Sportline springs on it have you any good advice on these springs

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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2010, 12:06:51 pm »
I thought the standard GTi setup only allowed simple alignment...?

Early models have adjustable front toe and camber, later models have adjustable front/ rear toe and adjustable rear camber.

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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2011, 03:07:40 pm »
I'm in Edinburgh also and I've used clcm each time I had new suspension, wheels and was very happy they guy does a top job for a good price.

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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2011, 03:29:43 pm »
well my tyres wore evenly after going to the guy on my gti so i was happy with what he did plus everyone i know recomends them in edinburgh

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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #19 on: May 24, 2011, 05:40:39 pm »
Anybody now how much WiM charge at the mo for a full geometry check on the MKV?  They recommend a centre nearer me on the website, but I fancy a road trip!
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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #20 on: May 26, 2011, 10:26:11 am »

Anybody now how much WiM charge at the mo for a full geometry check on the MKV?


....Why don't you phone them? You'll get a much more accurate up-to-date price.


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« Reply #21 on: May 26, 2011, 05:19:38 pm »
That thought did come to me so phoned today.  £114 incl. VAT.

Money well spent imho.
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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #22 on: May 26, 2011, 05:23:12 pm »
That thought did come to me so phoned today.  £114 incl. VAT.

Money well spent imho.

IMO thats quite a lot for a basic factory setting alignment.

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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2011, 06:38:43 pm »
Thats for full steering geometry though.  You reckon its still too much?
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Re: Chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, the modified car!!
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2011, 06:41:47 pm »
Thats for full steering geometry though.  You reckon its still too much?

Yes... IMO. I take mine to TTS Roadsport and they charge £69, takes them under an hour to do.

Having said that WIM are very good, and I get my tyres fitted by them.

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« Reply #25 on: May 28, 2011, 11:52:25 am »
Cheers richwig... TTS Roadsport are closer to me, so will give them a go!
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