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4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Mark Elder

Mark Elder

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No experience of them, but Centre Gravity, a little further north, is the place to get this really sorted (do a search on here and you will find many good comments)
 
I've used them recently for my Carrera S and they did a fine job at a reasonable price. The MD of Dick Lovett's F458 was in getting aligned when I went in. If he trusts them then that says a lot IMO My car drives a lot nicer since the set up too which is a real bonus.
 
I have a 1996 C2 coupe and need to get a 4 wheel alignment done. I live in north Wiltshire and have had a strong recommendation to use Imperial Tyres Wheel Alignment centre on Elgin Industrial Estate, Swindon. Their web site lists most prestige makes as within their expertise. Has anyone any experience of using them (good or bad!!) - as I'd be grateful for some feedback before taking the plunge?
Many thanks
Bruce
 
I took a boxster there several years ago I had at the time where the steering wheel wasnt centred, did full alignment & all was perfect too.
 
Whatever shop you plan to use, just make sure they have the tool to measure the Kinematic Toe on the rear axle. This cannot be measured with normal alignment equipment.
 
That's a very good point and one I forgot all about. My Indy loaned me the tool and I took it with me to Imperial. They were planning on getting one but the cost is prohibitive for the number of 993's they have in. Call them and see if they now have the gauge.
 
Many thanks to all for the replies and advice, I'll certainly check if Imperial have the Kinematic Toe measurement tool for the rear before using them. If not it looks like a drive up to Centre Gravity is on the cards. Bruce
 
I use Lovett's in Swindon. They're an OPC, so they've got all the gear, they've done mine several times over the years, about £100, I think although they might do a deal for a 993 ... Steve Bull uses them. If it's just a 4 wheel alignment, I wouldn't bother driving to Warrington, or using a non specialist centre.
 
Oh ! That's a real surprise - I always thought they took it to Lovett's ! Maybe they changed at some point ? I did have it done at Lovett's recently, when they fitted new HDs and top mounts.
 
Northways nr Reading have the kit Used Imperials for my 993TT b4 they had the kit, would never go back or touch them with a barge pole, something was borrowed permanantly from my car by way of swop, I didnt notie for 3 days so couldnt prove it!!!!!
 
It wasn't a wheel centre cap by any chance? I had some bodywork done recently (not the same place) and luckily noticed straight away that one cap looked like an old milk bottle top.They said it must be the result of pressure washing and sent me a new one..but it made me wonder
 
Red Line Racing in Thornaby, Teesside, (up North) my local indi have a rather sophisticated bit of kit and claim: "Our system is the Porsche approved beissbarth wireless system which is accurate to plus or minus 1 mm which ensures your Porsche drives as it should" Havent had it done yet but it is on my list. Probably a bit of a Hike for you, however they have an open day soon as can be seen in the R3 section, may be worth a day out to speculate?? Web site: www.rlracing.co.uk Theyve been servicing my 993 for the last 6 years and seem a good bunch of guys! Cheers Mike
 
I used Tognola in Datchet. Left the car with them and took the train, which is a short walk from their workshop, into Windsor for lunch. Couple of hours and the job was done. The car handled much better and three years down the road the tyre wear is nice and even across their width. Andy B
 
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