Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Wheel alignment - North West Sydney

Started by Litre8 , Oct 01 2010 08:37 AM

Next

Please log in to reply

29 replies to this topic

#1 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 01 October 2010 - 08:37 AM

I am after a front end alignnent place that can handle good old shims and slicks.
After organising Pedders Blacktown for 7:30am this morning I was greeted with the news that they cant handle slicks, end of story, so trailer L8 back home. Anyone got any recommendations?

Back to top

#2 _CraigA_

Guests

Posted 01 October 2010 - 08:53 AM

Try http://www.roadandra...ormance.com.au/ or http://www.gordonlev...port/index.html

Back to top

#3 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 01 October 2010 - 08:56 AM

Thanks Craig.

Back to top

#4 TerrA LX

Fulcrum Fixture

Members
14,241 posts

Location:Sid 'n' knee
Joined: 31-May 06

Posted 01 October 2010 - 09:13 AM

Pedders lol.

Back to top

#5 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 01 October 2010 - 09:16 AM

Yeah, the humour was lost on me at the time (I was told that they do race cars etc) but Road and Race Perf can handle the slicks ok so booked in for tomorrow.

Back to top

#6 _bunkerjest_

Guests

Posted 01 October 2010 - 07:10 PM

whats so hard about slicks

Back to top

#7 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 01 October 2010 - 07:24 PM

Apparently almost everyone's wheel alignment units require a tread pattern to grip so that they stay attached to the wheel.

Back to top

#8 _bunkerjest_

Guests

Posted 01 October 2010 - 07:51 PM

mine can grab bald tyres. and id guess slicks would be even softer than passenger tyres. ive neverhad a problem with bald tyres not holding the heads unless the tyre was sopping wet

Back to top

#9 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 01 October 2010 - 08:23 PM

Maybe it's just all too hard for some....

Back to top

#10 axistr

Forum Fixture

Members
1,173 posts

Location:North west sydney
Joined: 19-November 05

View Garage

Posted 03 October 2010 - 03:18 PM

G'day Howard, our alignment mechine can handle slicks, I have both rim and tyre grip. We may have to put a few blocks before the hoist ramps but we should be able to get it on due to low ride height. I am booked out next week but after that I can sort it out for you if needed.

Lenny

Back to top

#11 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 03 October 2010 - 03:34 PM

Thanks for the offer Len. I went down to Road and Race yesterday and Peter was able to set up the front end without any problems (4+ve caster, 3.5-ve camber, 1/16" toe out).. and for 2/3rd the price quoted by Pedders.

Back to top

#12 _Herne_

Guests

Posted 03 October 2010 - 04:02 PM

Glad to see you got it sorted Howard and at what sounds to be a reasonable price

Cheers
Al.

Back to top

#13 _robslxhatch_

Guests

Posted 03 October 2010 - 06:45 PM

Apparently almost everyone's wheel alignment units require a tread pattern to grip so that they stay attached to the wheel.

nothing a couple of 'ockey' straps cant help/fix...

Back to top

#14 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 03 October 2010 - 08:17 PM

That's what I thought, dare I say it's not rocket science?

Back to top

#15 orangeLJ

Yes, yes I do post alot!

Members
10,259 posts

Joined: 02-May 06

Posted 08 October 2010 - 12:25 PM

Bit far to come, but Apex automotive at the entrance/long jetty will do it too (for anyone who might be looking on the coast)

Back to top

#16 _Chamois hatch_

Guests

Posted 24 October 2010 - 01:44 PM

Jim hunters supension in Blacktown, on third avenue. know torana's well.

Back to top

#17 _youngy_11_

Guests

Posted 16 November 2010 - 07:23 AM

F**ing pedders!

Back to top

#18 Litre8

Thrillseeker

Administrators
2,399 posts

Name:Howard
Location:Melbourne, Victoria
Car:1976 LX SLR8000
Joined: 05-February 07

Posted 16 November 2010 - 07:52 AM

^my sentiments exactly. I can recommend Road and Race Performance in Rydalmere, great service.

Back to top

#19 TerrA LX

Fulcrum Fixture

Members
14,241 posts

Location:Sid 'n' knee
Joined: 31-May 06

Posted 16 November 2010 - 10:01 AM

Yeah I hear Jim Hunters is the go.

FWIW how can you even align the front end of the tread? What if the tread is worn?

Back to top

#20 _CHOPPER_

Guests

Posted 16 November 2010 - 08:44 PM

The problem with some machines is the way the sensors are attached to the rims. I have used some machines that are allergic to certain rim profiles, but most of the newer machines ( last 5 years or so )can handle virtually anything.

Unless you have a vehicle with drop guards, then the problems start with a lot of new machines.

Back to top

#21 _DrFegg_

Guests

Posted 19 December 2010 - 09:44 AM

I like resurecting old threads....
Anyone recomend a place in melbourne to do the same? No slicks but large tyres and bolt on flares so I understand most machines cant fit over them. Western suburbs/geelong would be even better ,but I cant be picky....
Thanks in advance

Back to top

#22 _CHOPPER_

Guests

Posted 19 December 2010 - 11:34 PM

Edgars Tyrepower in Notting Hill has an alignment machine that can dis-able the rear sensors, meaning they only need to fit the sensors on the front wheels. Call and check first. 03 9560 9433 from memory.

Back to top

#23 _DrFegg_

Guests

Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:57 AM

Thanks chopper. Will give them a call early next year.

Back to top

#24 _cruiza_

Guests

Posted 24 December 2010 - 09:22 PM

Not a guru on this but I always found that if a shop puts on all the gear measures it all up and tells you what your alignment it like is not doing their job

A good job will be what your alignment was what they did to fix it and what they finished up with and what your vehicle should have

Back to top

#25 _CHOPPER_

Guests

Posted 24 December 2010 - 10:37 PM

I know that wheel alignment are use to reduce the tire wear,it also helps vehicle to steer easily . But I want to know that what's the sign for improper alignment ? How much time auto shop will take ? As I am looking for the same for my dodge charger.

Uneven tyre wear

Not driving straight

Darting all over the road

Time taken depends on how much shim work is required, how close the exhaust is to the shim stack and how hot the exhaust is.