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Title: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 19:07:32
fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 September 2009, 19:10:35
driving a well looked car is always a pleasure.. :y

good luck for the mot :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 19:11:32
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driving a well looked car is always a pleasure.. :y

good luck for the mot :y
should have no probs with the mot ;) ;)
done all the work that needs doing plus extra :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 September 2009, 19:14:22
Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 19:17:06
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
and a full wheel alingment
£250 :y

ive had federal tyres before and they have always performed very well giving good grip and good mileage :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Stokie Steve on 08 September 2009, 19:23:26
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y

All the way to Gods country fer an exhaust, Nick?

Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 19:25:50
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y

All the way to Gods country fer an exhaust, Nick?


its only up the road from me :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 September 2009, 19:28:35
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
and a full wheel alingment
£250 :y

ive had federal tyres before and they have always performed very well giving good grip and good mileage :y


....a very good deal by the sound of it 8-) :y :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Stokie Steve on 08 September 2009, 19:30:49
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y

All the way to Gods country fer an exhaust, Nick?


its only up the road from me :y

Could have called here fer a brew, but I'm working Manchester way... next time eh?

Steve

Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 19:32:20
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y

All the way to Gods country fer an exhaust, Nick?


its only up the road from me :y

Could have called here fer a brew, but I'm working Manchester way... next time eh?

Steve


no probs buddy
next time indeed :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dr_X on 08 September 2009, 20:43:27
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y


Got some lower arms on mine today + track rods drives nice..... what make lower arms do you guys go for Vauxhall quoted £247 per side + vat
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 20:45:03
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y


Got some lower arms on mine today + track rods drives nice..... what make lower arms do you guys go for Vauxhall quoted £247 per side + vat

sod that ;D
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 08 September 2009, 20:47:31
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y
How much does your mate charge nick for tracking,as i need mine doing?. :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 20:49:30
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y
How much does your mate charge nick for tracking,as i need mine doing?. :y
starts from £20
he loved doing mine as its all new so he could just turn the adjuster with his fingers instead of having top heat it up :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dr_X on 08 September 2009, 20:49:31
I went for QH at about £55 per side but my mate said QH are not that good.....
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Richie London on 08 September 2009, 20:53:38
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Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Welung666 on 08 September 2009, 20:55:02
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Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 20:56:13
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why would you need pic of bottom arms and track rods and anti roll bar links ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Turk on 08 September 2009, 20:57:07
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
:-?  Why ?
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 20:58:18
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
:-?  Why ?

perfect fit and drives and handles spot on :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Welung666 on 08 September 2009, 20:59:44
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why would you need pic of bottom arms and track rods and anti roll bar links ;D ;D ;D ;D

I meant the bodywork stuff ;D ;D
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Post by: nick v6 on 08 September 2009, 21:00:44
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why would you need pic of bottom arms and track rods and anti roll bar links ;D ;D ;D ;D

I meant the bodywork stuff ;D ;D
thats not quite finished yet
just waiting for door and wing mouldings and get exhaust fitted friday

then ill get some pics up :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 September 2009, 21:06:05
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why would you need pic of bottom arms and track rods and anti roll bar links ;D ;D ;D ;D

I meant the bodywork stuff ;D ;D
thats not quite finished yet
just waiting for door and wing mouldings and get exhaust fitted friday

then ill get some pics up :y


Look forward to that Nick :y :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Turk on 08 September 2009, 21:12:05
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
:-?  Why ?

perfect fit and drives and handles spot on :y
Ah right :y  Can't see the advantage in the wider rears but, :y all the same.   
I'm replacing my wishbone and anti-roll bar bushes with Poly-bushes tomorrow. Well , if they arrive. Despatched today but not sure what service. 
Car is pulling to right when breaking and turning in sharply at certain points on a roundabout.  Checked the brakes on the MOT rollers and they're spot on. Checked the wishbone bushes and the nearside front is shot.   
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: tmx on 08 September 2009, 21:13:00
My bimmer has 265 18s on the rear & 245s on the front but most BMWs have this

i put my reg in on Kwikfit and nearly died £250 a tyre
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dr_X on 08 September 2009, 21:19:05
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
:-?  Why ?

perfect fit and drives and handles spot on :y
Ah right :y  Can't see the advantage in the wider rears but, :y all the same.   
I'm replacing my wishbone and anti-roll bar bushes with Poly-bushes tomorrow. Well , if they arrive. Despatched today but not sure what service. 
Car is pulling to right when breaking and turning in sharply at certain points on a roundabout.  Checked the brakes on the MOT rollers and they're spot on. Checked the wishbone bushes and the nearside front is shot.   


Where did you get your poly bushes from ... i live down a 1/2 mile cobbled lane and have to do my lower arms every 15-20000 miles
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 08 September 2009, 21:19:35
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fitted new bottom arms
new inner and out track rod ends both sides
and new anti roll bar links both side

then took it up the road to a mates garage for 4 new tyres and a full wheel alingment

car now drives like a new 1 again

can't beleave how bad the rear tyes was that came off and the bottom arm on the passenger side was well and truly buggered

gonna get it book in for the mot
then get it to stoke for the exhaust to be fitted on friday :y
How much does your mate charge nick for tracking,as i need mine doing?. :y
starts from £20
he loved doing mine as its all new so he could just turn the adjuster with his fingers instead of having top heat it up :y
Just need the 2 front done really mate.Where is he situated nick,might have to pop down there. :y
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Turk on 08 September 2009, 22:06:53
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Sounds like a great job Nick - very satisfying 8-) :y
think i got a great deal on the tyres as well

235/45r17's on the front federal tyres
255/40r17's on the rear federal tyres
:-?  Why ?

perfect fit and drives and handles spot on :y
Ah right :y  Can't see the advantage in the wider rears but, :y all the same.   
I'm replacing my wishbone and anti-roll bar bushes with Poly-bushes tomorrow. Well , if they arrive. Despatched today but not sure what service. 
Car is pulling to right when breaking and turning in sharply at certain points on a roundabout.  Checked the brakes on the MOT rollers and they're spot on. Checked the wishbone bushes and the nearside front is shot.   


Where did you get your poly bushes from ... i live down a 1/2 mile cobbled lane and have to do my lower arms every 15-20000 miles
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Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Dr_X on 08 September 2009, 22:36:09

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Cheers for that i've often wondered about an upgrade for that area of the car.....My 3.2 is getting a bit vague on the front and it will be my 4th set of lower arms over three cars...
Title: Re: good days work on the mig
Post by: Turk on 09 September 2009, 16:48:15
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Cheers for that i've often wondered about an upgrade for that area of the car.....My 3.2 is getting a bit vague on the front and it will be my 4th set of lower arms over three cars...

No worries. They're here, so I'm gonna fit them later this afternoon. I'll let you know how it goes and if there's a difference in the feel etc.