17 replies to this topic

[matt large]

Just a quick thought i had, if someone local to you was offering a full suspension geometry checkup, ie,

wheel alignment
castor
camber
ride height
damper checks
corner weighing
etc

at a reasonable cost would people be prepared to pay to find out how there cars are set once upgrades such as hi-lo's etc have been fitted, with the view to having any neccessary alterations made.

Im sure many cars have been set with how the oowner thinks they should be but could be made so much better.

like i say just a quick thought but would be interesting to see what people think

cheers matt : )

[1995 MK2 IOM]

Sounds like a good idea.

J

[miniman92]

I'd be interested matt, your only like 15 miles from me.

[Mark_Pieman]

Deffo, only got to change your dampers and your set up is shot, I would pay for someone to set it all back up

[roofless]

yes.....definately, without a shadow of a doubt - book me in for 2 now.....

if you promoted the service through the network of nearby mini specialists you'd probably get a fair bit of work...

us
Jonspeed
Tamworth mini spares
Smart Performance
mra minis
Covics
etc etc

[SolarB]

Deffo, only got to change your dampers and your set up is shot, I would pay for someone to set it all back up

Dampers on a Mini don't affect wheel alignment, castor, camber, ride height or corner weighting.

[JakeJakeJake]

Deffo, only got to change your dampers and your set up is shot, I would pay for someone to set it all back up

Dampers on a Mini don't affect wheel alignment, castor, camber, ride height or corner weighting.

Taking it all apart to change them might?

[AndyMiniMad.]

Just to let you know..As far as costs go, I had mine set up after I fitted neg camber bottom arms, HD tie rods and coil overs on the front. Koni adjustables and minispeed adjustable kit for the rear. The whole lot was proffesionally set up on a laser allignment thingy for £45+vat. I thought that was a good price. took about an hour and a half. BIG improvement.

[The_Mistro]

Deffo, only got to change your dampers and your set up is shot, I would pay for someone to set it all back up

Dampers on a Mini don't affect wheel alignment, castor, camber, ride height or corner weighting.

the KYB gas adjust alters the ride height, nobody say they dont because i have seen it with my own eyes on my own mini! so they can adjust the suspension set up!

[charie t]

You mean like icklemini (dave) and co already offer at?
http://trackroadandrace.com/

[matt large]

Hi guys,

possibly something similar to track road and race.

im due to finish uni in a few weeks so not looking at anything just yet but means when i do finish will hopefully be able to afford some nice new scales. Autograss you see so want to set up own car properly and means i can play till my hearts content.

thought whilst ive got them may be able to help others out with their own set ups as quite righly mentioned even just dismantling things can alter geometries especially with rubber bushes.

Im not a company so will just be a small paid favour for a friend if you get my drift, and be done as and when i have spare time. Also wont be trying to feed people with ******* that most places do when it comes to these sorts of things.

If local folk are interested ill keep in touch as to when ive got them and can take from there

matt : )

[JakeJakeJake]

Sounds good, most people wouldn't want to buy all the kit and its hard to find places that will do minis. Can imagine it would be useful to people local to you.

[SolarB]

Deffo, only got to change your dampers and your set up is shot, I would pay for someone to set it all back up

Dampers on a Mini don't affect wheel alignment, castor, camber, ride height or corner weighting.

Taking it all apart to change them might?

No, the dampers are a five minute job to swap* and don't affect anything else.
*Except for the rear near side.

[icklemini]

Hi guys,

possibly something similar to track road and race.

im due to finish uni in a few weeks so not looking at anything just yet but means when i do finish will hopefully be able to afford some nice new scales. Autograss you see so want to set up own car properly and means i can play till my hearts content.

thought whilst ive got them may be able to help others out with their own set ups as quite righly mentioned even just dismantling things can alter geometries especially with rubber bushes.

Im not a company so will just be a small paid favour for a friend if you get my drift, and be done as and when i have spare time. Also wont be trying to feed people with ******* that most places do when it comes to these sorts of things.

If local folk are interested ill keep in touch as to when ive got them and can take from there

matt : )

Yep one of the services I offer down in Northampton... and pleased to say get people from all over the country visiting!

You wont get rich at doing it, I know my gear has cost a few thousand to get together.

"Also wont be trying to feed people with ******* that most places do when it comes to these sorts of things."
Yes exactly, I make sure the owner stays with the car in the workshop and go through everything... quite surprising what 'some one has said', and ' on xyz board they say this' and frankly its rubbish! - Bit like the bits of string / length of wood on back wheels to set rear tracking...lol

ttfn,
Dave

[Andywade]

I'd pay for that - imagine a checkup would take an hour so happy to pay £50 for a check up and then anything that needed adjusting i'd pay £50 p/h for