silver gt Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 And these cheapo 4 wheel laser jobs, are they the same as this set up... Tbh the set up at FCM looks pretty diy compared to Micheldever. But I know about FCM's reputation and I'm sure they do a top job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelicaBabe Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) As far as I am aware the 4 wheel laser allingment that FCM and Revolution do is not the same as the cheapo ones being qouted. Its better and mainly used for modified, lower cars with aftermarket alloys. This is what I am led to believe but I will stand corrected if I am wrong but im sure its different. Edited April 13, 2011 by CelicaBabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbo83 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 This is £50 for club members, normal price to Joe public is £80. worth every penny and as mentioned, it fells sooooo diferent now all the wheels point in the right direction And Lee, im actually from portsmouth. But my GF Nurse Amy from on here lives in frome, and uses FCM regularly, she recormended them to me. Top blokes there. Wish I was closer to Bristol, that seems a great price. Have asked eurospec2000 near me if they can offer this, would rather take it somewhere that deals with jap / modified cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmax7 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Looks like the exact same machine that has left me with both my rear tyres wearing on the outsides! I had it done at challenger tyres in sheffield they charge £39 for first adjustment and £18 for any further ones Decent setup but the computor dont know how to set up a quattro A3! Lol People always get tracking and 4 point wheel alignment mixed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Looks like the exact same machine that has left me with both my rear tyres wearing on the outsides! I had it done at challenger tyres in sheffield they charge £39 for first adjustment and £18 for any further ones Decent setup but the computor dont know how to set up a quattro A3! Lol People always get tracking and 4 point wheel alignment mixed up! Are your toe angles and camber settings in the manual?? get them to see if they match what they set it to, if its out ask them why they're so retarded they didnt do it first time and have them change it for free!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluSmoke Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Got mine done at demon tweeks a few weeks ago after new alloys/tyres (64 quid iirc) I knew the alignment was out due to tyres scrubbing quickly/unevenly etc. and tracking out. I was also amazed at the difference. I'm now getting about 60miles extra per tank of unleaded cos its running so much smoother. Having to rely more heavily on brakes to stop now - its running so true it coasts for miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynxdoor Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi Splinter, Can You Give the detailed figures of your camber and toe In or out so I can have a comparison when I book mine hear at my place as bristol is too far from Me... Cheers... Front and rear if possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstraw Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 actually it would be a useful sticky to have the camber and toe settings for all the Celicas out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynxdoor Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 ;) Would Love to have that In the wiki Mate... Hope someone can give it here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'll do it when I'm in, just at the gym now!! Gimi half an hour or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelicaBabe Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Jesus, are you multi-tasking Matt???? Edited April 14, 2011 by CelicaBabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Jesus, are you multi-tasking Matt???? I was sat in the bar afterwards actually I'm home now so down to business. Mine are now set to the current values: Front Camber Left: -0.36* Right: -0.48* Toe Left: 0.3mm Right: 0.3mm total: 0.6mm Rear Camber Left: -1.42* Right: -1.48* Toe Left: 0.6mm Right: 0.9mm Total: 1.6mm Thrust Angle: 0.02* And the given Limits as Per FCM's Machine Front: Caster Min: 1.2* Max: 2.5* Camber Min: -1.31* Max: -0.01* Toe Min: -0.6mm Max: 0.6mm Total: Min:-1.2mm Max: 1.2mm Rear: Camber Min: -2.01* Max: -0.31* Toe Min: 0.5mm max: 1.7mm Total: Min:0.9mm Max: 3.44mm Edited April 14, 2011 by splinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackers Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 And to be honest, i have never seen something like this anywhere round my way in Pompey Denmead tyres have the Hunter equipment which is similar; did a fantastic job on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynxdoor Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks Splinter,... Really helpful and does make sense now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 No probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc1603 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Place I use has a very similar system, although the sensors are mounted on separate posts at the front, not on a large cross member. Each wheel gets a pad hung on it with a fancy pattern on it that the lasers read and use to work out what's pointing where. Computer screen shows each wheel in real time and updates as the mechanics adjust it etc. I think mine was about £40 last time I had it done. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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