luckstar69 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi allLast week I had numerous repairs carried out due to pulling left, vibration and droning noise. I had these replaced: 2 x rear shocks, Inner CV joint, Rear pads and discs, rear bearings, tie rod ends (191419811) engine mount rear. All 4 wheels were balanced to (some weights were way out I was told).The vibration and droning had gone BUT it still pulls left. I find myself pulling right with some force to keep the car straight, I have done the tests of driving on the other side of road and flat roads and it always pulls left. The steering wheel naturally sits at the 11 o'clock when it’s left alone on the straight and 1 o'clock when I keep the car straight on any surface.Also, when doing left and right turns, I feel a pulling / twitching feeling, it’s like I’ve hit a oil patch or ice and the steering wheel twitches away from me for a split second.I've been quoted £45 for a 4 wheel alignment and camber adjust on a Hunter Engineering Wheel Alignment equipment machine. is this good or bad?Shall I go for this or not as I don’t want to throw money away if it could be something else wrong?Thank you for any help. Link to post Share on other sites
ventovr6essex1 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 sounds like u need to have the alignment checked fella the camber being out will affect the car pulling it should also show up if there is something bent £45 is not a bad price i would say with adjustments . Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 sounds like u need to have the alignment checked fella the camber being out will affect the car pulling it should also show up if there is something bent £45 is not a bad price i would say with adjustments . what he said !! defo worth having it done mate if you have had the wheels off and shocks, brakes etc changed and for £45 that sounds a good price Link to post Share on other sites
luckstar69 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Cheers guys, I'll get it booked in on Saturday for this, i'll post the results when it's done.Thank again. Link to post Share on other sites
Charged VR 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 £45 is good if it is a Full 4wheel Alignment, i work at a dealer and we charge £120 for a check!!!My VR used twitch, Replaced both lower ball joints and it drove so much better. Well worth it as they were not that expensive Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Very good price some charge over £100 cheapest round here is about £50 or £40 cash Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Where about round here mate?Im in Waltham Cross?I gotta get my tracking & camber sorted got the same problem, i have been meaning to get it done but i think im gonna go lower :-p Link to post Share on other sites
luckstar69 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks guys, what's the labour time on the lower ball joints, what did it cost in total? Link to post Share on other sites
Charged VR 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I did the ball joints myself so it was only the price of the parts. Not difficult to do so it wouldnt be that expensive. Just make sure when the do the alingment that they check everything and not just the tracking Link to post Share on other sites
veedubyah 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 alrite mate ye my vr is doing exactly the same thing pulling to the left an i've been quoted exactly the same price of £45 for 2 hours labour. You just wanna make sure that the garage that does your tracking uses GPS laser alignment an you shouldn't go far wrong Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where about round here mate?Im in Waltham Cross?I gotta get my tracking & camber sorted got the same problem' date=' i have been meaning to get it done but i think im gonna go lower :-p [/quote']Mr Unique Cheshunt Brookfield Farm nr big Tesco knows his stuff and makes sure you come back after a few miles to tweak 01992 640404 Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ah cool i know that place.I take it you been there to get this done then mate? If so how much did they charge you? Where abouts are you then mate? Link to post Share on other sites
luckstar69 0 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 alrite mate ye my vr is doing exactly the same thing pulling to the left an i've been quoted exactly the same price of £45 for 2 hours labour. You just wanna make sure that the garage that does your tracking uses GPS laser alignment an you shouldn't go far wrongHi mate, I was told he'd need 45 minutes to an hour to do all what was needed. I'm taking it in a 4pm today and hope I come out with a car that drives straight! I'll keep you posted. I think the HawkEye stuff they use is ok... "HawkEye™ high-definition digital imaging alignment employs patented technology to offer shops the multiple benefits of precision, high-speed alignment and greater productivity, in a minimum of bay space. Measures camber, caster, toe, thrust angle, SAI, IA, Toe-Out-On-Turns†and Maximum Steering Angle†. " Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ah cool i know that place.I take it you been there to get this done then mate? If so how much did they charge you? Where abouts are you then mate?Did it for £40 cash before I went to the ring last year then they made minor adjustments it when I got back. I'm in Knebworth, Herts, I tried a place in Hertford before I went to Mr Uniques & they wanted £150 & to keep it for 3 hours!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Fookin hell, sounds like i will be paying them a visit soon then How did you find out about mr uniques then? im only round the corner from them and would never of thought of going there.Cheers for that matey Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 no worries :-) He came highly recommended from someone that has an M3 and used him for 4 wheel alignment & camber top bloke too Link to post Share on other sites
daleyboyVR6 6 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Are you talking about Hertford tyres wanting to charge you £150 ? ............... :-# Link to post Share on other sites
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