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[Hypnotic]

I used to be a wheel aligner Shaz. Many many many years ago.

[Liberty]

 

Yes or no?

[Shaz]

Picture comment still stands Ashburger

[Hypnotic]

I'm ok with that, I never said I was good at it

 

 

 

 

Yes or no?

If exactly like that, then no. Otherwise raised a tad at the read, and maybe some nicer fitting and looking wheels

[Adam]

Hello.

 

 

Yellow.

 

 

Mellow

[Hypnotic]

You should fork off

[Liberty]

 

[Shaz]

You should fork off

 

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[RX25SE]

Does anyone rate Kmart Tyre and Auto Service's wheel alignments? Are they at least better than Pedders? I have been quoted $55 and can't justify paying $132 at the moment for one from Heasmans, although that would be the preferred choice.

$55 would be a toe adjustment to the front only, 'toe and go' as we call it.
$132 sounds more like a 4 wheel with maybe rear toe ond/or front camber check snd adjust.
The quality of an alignment comes frpm one thing, the bloke with the spanner in his hand.
If I were you, I would be asking what exactly you get for the money. If a $132 alignment increases tyre life and the car drives well, then its cheap.
A common misconception is an alignment is needed with new tyres. If the old tyres have even wear ans the car drives well, then why fork with it and potentially create a new problem?

[Liberty]

Good tip, but I know that mine requires one. And will require one after I get the STi springs on.

 

$69 is the usual Kmart price, I am getting it for $55 (which is only the front or rear price, can't remember what he said) to save me driving to St Ives again. I'll suss it out tomorrow when I go in for it. I will go with the Heasman alignment when I get my springs and stuff though. They know their stuff.

[Adam]

I know tech in gt is a nono. But is there any way other Than a wiggle test to check hubs/bearings?

[Hypnotic]

You can stick your dick in a meat grinder, that's a good place to start.

[Shaz]

Mine was a toe and go.

 

If you know what I mean.

[Hypnotic]

Did you use a nutribullet instead of a meat grinder?

[Shaz]

Instructions not clear, got dick caught in ceiling fan

[Morgan]

Just paid $110 for an alignment at the weekend. Full 4 wheel adjustment.

Rear adjustment from the subframe thingy, front camber/castor/toe whatever trevor. He got it off the hoist, took it for a spin then back on the hoist for another 10 mins of adjusting to get it right. Picked up on a loose strut boot and loose control arm nut as well.

If you take it to the right place Gaz, it's worth every cent

[Shaz]

Take it to Heasmans man, they are the best at their shit.

[Liberty]

I couldn't agree with you more Shaz. I am getting the alignment because I got new tyres on the weekend and just want to make sure it's in check. When I get the STi pinks I want to take it to Heasmans so get it all perfect. I just don't want to pay $132 twice.

[Reevesy]

Depends on how long it'd going to be before you put the springs in

[Liberty]

A couple of weeks.