What have you done to your car today?

Gibbo · 10 Jan 2013 at 14:58

Jonnycoupe said:
I bet the difference changes when you sit in the car ?

Does anyone ballast or sit in their cars during alignment?

Centre Gravity, ballast the car, I could have sat in the car in the Jag garage but did not bother.

From when it was done at Centre Gravity, the changes made was extra 3mm of shims each side to take front camber from -1.75ish each side too -2.00ish as can be seen.

The rear had gone out a little, had changed to -1.30 on rear passenger and -1.90 on rear drivers. Since Centre Gravity did the geo 3 or so months ago, so thats either got something to do with roundabouts and sliding

or the bushes on lower arms. Shall re-check the geo again in 3 months to see if the rear has gone out again slightly but now rear is set as per above.

Jonnycoupe said:
Im going to guess the word sublime is used.... which is about as unobjective as you can get.

I shall have you know its *GEO* and the car is handling absolutely SUBLIME now.

Matt82 · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:08

was it a nice improvement, ie more sublime than before?

rexehuk · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:13

chaparral said:
Think am going to check the oil level today..Think I done about 800miles from the last time I checked it..

Car = RX8

Isn't that the average range before an engine rebuild?

Matt82 · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:16

Renesis rotor tips VS k-series head gasket

Andrew Moore · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:24

New ROTA GR6 Alloys at 6.9KG a corner for 18x7.5J ET 45 along with a set of Mitchelin Pilot Super Sports 225/40 R18 88Y TL.

Total cost inc fitting o about £1250 but worth every penny

geekman · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:31

Was going to fit the pilot sports I bought to replace the ditchfinders on the volvo but I accidentally left the ****ing lights on last night and the brand new battery is completely dead. Don't have any jump leads and can't bump start it because it's an auto and parked on a slope against some trees.

Very ****ing annoying :mad:

DiCe! · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:33

I am going to get some new wiper blades, badass I know!

peterattheboro · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:37

Love those wheels AM.

Would look better if the Civic was Championship White though

Gibbo · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:41

Matt82 said:
was it a nice improvement, ie more sublime than before?

A bit early to comment really to be honest, without more seat time. But in short its no worse, felt great, looking forward to the track day.

Fuzz · 10 Jan 2013 at 18:13

Jonnycoupe said:
Does anyone ballast or sit in their cars during alignment?

We do for race and track cars.
Generally pointless expense for every day cars due to changes in luggage/passengers/fuel etc.

rexehuk · 10 Jan 2013 at 18:16

I like that Civic, looks tidy

Clarkey · 10 Jan 2013 at 18:19

Never bother ballasting mine, did it once and found it made almost no difference so never bothered again.

Was up at a-line yesterday actually, turns out my Sunday afternoon string alignment was actually perfect, however the Hunter did reveal a problem with the right rear mysteriously gaining half a deg of camber so it looks like some more bushes need replacing.

Scooby_WR1 · 10 Jan 2013 at 18:31

Gibbo said:
As everyone has already said, there is hardly any difference and an allignment and fitting of shims for £100 is a real good price considering we made some adjustments too.

Was a Hunter machine so pretty much the best and its a very local garage with top blokes. They were like we have no idea what makes a 911 turn well, so you stay here with us, tell us the settings you want and wheell get it to them.

They are actually a Jaguar specialist but they are one of the most cleanest and perfectionist of garages I've come across, infact the guy is a bit like Andy (Fuzz) from Powerstation, who won't do a poor job, everything gotta be spot on. So as they are 2 minutes from work, it is quite handy, as unfortunately Powerstation or Centre Gravity are both 1-2hrs from work, so its handy having a decent local allignment place.

Was it done at XJK by any chance?
I was thinking about going there when ive fitted my coilovers.

Gibbo · 10 Jan 2013 at 19:53

Scooby_WR1 said:
Was it done at XJK by any chance?
I was thinking about going there when ive fitted my coilovers.

Yep, highly recommend them, Ian and Gav top guys.

Phil W · 10 Jan 2013 at 20:22

Phil W said:
Fitted the downpipe today with the help of a friend, not a particularly enjoyable job doing it on your back in the freezing cold!!

Old vs. New...

And the bore difference...

Need to get a sleeve to clamp over the join as I'm not 100% happy with an ordinary exhaust clamp.

Spools up quicker but not really given it beans as the roads are slippery. Sounds pretty cool though!

Begbie · 10 Jan 2013 at 20:25

Sprayed my first ever wheel, looks pretty damn good too if I do say so myself.

Now just the other 3 to prep and spray. :/

NathWraith · 10 Jan 2013 at 21:48

Do like the wheels AM

agw_01 · 10 Jan 2013 at 21:56

Dup said:
Dropped my new car off at VW for a diagnostic due to getting fuel cut at 4krpm. Sat by my phone at work a little worried.

Details plz

Jonnycoupe · 10 Jan 2013 at 21:59

Fuzz said:
We do for race and track cars.
Generally pointless expense for every day cars due to changes in luggage/passengers/fuel etc.

Yeah I guess it goes totally out on the days the driver sits in the other seat ...

BigAndy87 · 11 Jan 2013 at 01:48

After several attemps to fix my brake sticking without buying anything, think ill just need to bite bullet and get a new claiper.

not that noisy in person honest lol :confused: