Full geometry set-up - South-East
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I'm struggling to find a highly respected place for full wheel alignment in the south-east. WIM in Bucks sounds like the place to go, but it's a 150 mile round trip for me which would push the cost up to the best part of £150.
Does anyone know of any garages with excellent knowledge of Mx5s ideally North Kent or South Essex? I went to Dixon Motorsport in Erith once, they had a Hunter machine but I didn't feel it was a very professional service. I want a personal set-up, as I want something a bit sharper than stock settings, but not too twitchy on the road.
Does anyone know of any garages with excellent knowledge of Mx5s ideally North Kent or South Essex? I went to Dixon Motorsport in Erith once, they had a Hunter machine but I didn't feel it was a very professional service. I want a personal set-up, as I want something a bit sharper than stock settings, but not too twitchy on the road.
I just had mine done last weekend at TyreMax in South Woodford. Although they're on the WIM site, it was apparent they have never aligned an MX-5 before. However, they were happy to align to my specific requested settings and in the end I think did a good job. Didn't even complain when I emptied my boot all over their floor and requested to sit in the car for final adjustments. Cost about £125 due to the number of adjustments on the Mazda.
Have a chat to Essex Autosport in Romford. They have a long history in Lotus Elise geo's so if you can get a WIM profile I'm sure they could work with you to tweak it.
Btw, had mine setup by WIM at the same time as new GG Pros and the car pulled to the left like billy-o - didnt notice until I was a fair distance away on a smooth straight road and it was too late/inconvenient to turn around.
As I have the settings now I'll just find somewhere local. Cba to drive all that way again.
Btw, had mine setup by WIM at the same time as new GG Pros and the car pulled to the left like billy-o - didnt notice until I was a fair distance away on a smooth straight road and it was too late/inconvenient to turn around.
As I have the settings now I'll just find somewhere local. Cba to drive all that way again.
http://www.mtmctyres.co.uk/wheel.htm
My friend went there with his MX Mk1 and was very happy.In fact, our entire posse is trying to arrange a day where we all show up and have it done.
I have no personal experience of them yet though.
My friend went there with his MX Mk1 and was very happy.In fact, our entire posse is trying to arrange a day where we all show up and have it done.
I have no personal experience of them yet though.
Can't really help with a local recommendation but I drove from Essex to WIM to get my Mazda done.
Highly recommended, fast efficient and does what it says on the tin. A bit dear maybe but hard to fault.
Fast road settings have transformed my little puddle jumper, it now handles really well. If anything I think I'll get it tweaked a little to dial in some oversteer back in next year. I have to be really aggressive/stupid to get it of shape now, it's almost a bit boring :-).
Highly recommended, fast efficient and does what it says on the tin. A bit dear maybe but hard to fault.
Fast road settings have transformed my little puddle jumper, it now handles really well. If anything I think I'll get it tweaked a little to dial in some oversteer back in next year. I have to be really aggressive/stupid to get it of shape now, it's almost a bit boring :-).
vrsmxtb said:
I'm struggling to find a highly respected place for full wheel alignment in the south-east. WIM in Bucks sounds like the place to go, but it's a 150 mile round trip for me which would push the cost up to the best part of £150.
Does anyone know of any garages with excellent knowledge of Mx5s ideally North Kent or South Essex? I went to Dixon Motorsport in Erith once, they had a Hunter machine but I didn't feel it was a very professional service. I want a personal set-up, as I want something a bit sharper than stock settings, but not too twitchy on the road.
Not sure where you are based, a lot of mx5 use Supertyres in Maldon Essex, I had my mk1 done by Tony when I first got it about 3 years ago and had it re done by supertyres last year for a track day at Brands Hatch seem to be fine, I think thye charge £ 60-65.00.Does anyone know of any garages with excellent knowledge of Mx5s ideally North Kent or South Essex? I went to Dixon Motorsport in Erith once, they had a Hunter machine but I didn't feel it was a very professional service. I want a personal set-up, as I want something a bit sharper than stock settings, but not too twitchy on the road.
vrsmxtb said:
I'm struggling to find a highly respected place for full wheel alignment in the south-east. WIM in Bucks sounds like the place to go, but it's a 150 mile round trip for me which would push the cost up to the best part of £150.
Does anyone know of any garages with excellent knowledge of Mx5s ideally North Kent or South Essex? I went to Dixon Motorsport in Erith once, they had a Hunter machine but I didn't feel it was a very professional service. I want a personal set-up, as I want something a bit sharper than stock settings, but not too twitchy on the road.
Not sure where you are based, a lot of mx5 use Supertyres in Maldon Essex, I had my mk1 done by Tony when I first got it about 3 years ago and had it re done by supertyres last year for a track day at Brands Hatch seem to be fine, I think they charge £ 60-65.00.Does anyone know of any garages with excellent knowledge of Mx5s ideally North Kent or South Essex? I went to Dixon Motorsport in Erith once, they had a Hunter machine but I didn't feel it was a very professional service. I want a personal set-up, as I want something a bit sharper than stock settings, but not too twitchy on the road.
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