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Old 12-04-2014, 08:58 AM
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I need a full geometry setup on my Leon Cupra R. The subframe has been off and doesn't drive right since refitting. Can anyone suggest a decent company in or near Melksham or Chippenham that is capable of putting the car right?
I've had the car setup on a hunter machine but its still not right. Pulls to the left and steering doesn't return. Not so bad turning right. With steering wheel straight the car drifts right. It was fine before the subframe was dropped so its definitely this. I really need a company who understands how to setup a car rather than a tyre shop with a fancy machine. Any suggestions are welcome. Really want the car handling correct again. Its quite scary at times.
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There's a place on bowerhill that does 4 wheel alignment, can't remember the name of them now though!
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Cheers rich, ill do a google search. What about circuit motors? You used them? Think their in Combe
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track development near castle combe, specialist in car suspension set ups,

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Just called them now. They are fully booked for the next 2 weeks
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Neil garner Motorsport at Kemble airfield?
Old 12-04-2014, 05:54 PM
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Carson tyres in melksham (bowerhill as Ringo said up there )

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Make the drive to Chesham, and go see Wheels-in Motion. Proper set up!

http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/contact-blackboots.php
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Been there Thrush, they wasn't able to solve the issues and wasn't able to advise how to put it right
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Im going to go to track developments in may. They seem to know there stuff.
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Very surprised at that. Seemed very knowledgeable and competent when I went to them!
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They charged me Ł30 for the inspection as they couldn't find anything wrong even though the car didn't drive straight. Its 100% the subframe that needs moving.
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Not the closest to you but northampton motorsport are very good
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Cheers. I live in London. Only down here until Wednesday. Northampton isn't to far really. Someone else mentioned AKStuning in Bedford.
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Can you not buy subframe alignment pins for these? then get the alignment redone on a hunter?
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No, not that I'm aware of.
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I had a vag vehicle on the hunter, front subframe was out, hunter gave instructions of loosening the subframe and slide it across, it was not for moving.
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There is definitely some movement on the mk4 platform subframes. Only a few mm either way but enough to throw it out.
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Have put a link in your other thread.
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