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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: bubbaphatass on 27 January 2011, 18:37:44

Title: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: bubbaphatass on 27 January 2011, 18:37:44
Why does my 1999 2.5 V6 cdx feel like a 70s Cadillac to drive.........just had the front shocks done, all was great for 10 days then all the wallowing about started again! had the wheel alignment done at the same time as the shocks and now it pulls to the left?
I would love to take my car to ONE place, let them loose on it, pay them a fair price and have my Omega purring along....any recommendations? I am in Basingstoke.
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 27 January 2011, 18:57:09
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Why does my 1999 2.5 V6 cdx feel like a 70s Cadillac to drive.........just had the front shocks done, all was great for 10 days then all the wallowing about started again! had the wheel alignment done at the same time as the shocks and now it pulls to the left?
I would love to take my car to ONE place, let them loose on it, pay them a fair price and have my Omega purring along....any recommendations? I am in Basingstoke.



You could try Wheels In Motion  who are highly praised on here for sorting Omega tracking, balance, etc. ;)

http://www.blackboots.co.uk/

http://www.blackboots.co.uk/blackboots-location.php
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: PhilRich on 27 January 2011, 19:02:21
Wheels in Motion in Chesham :y An Omega Specialist well known & recommended here. You get a discounted price at the main Chesham Place if you mention you are an OOF member when booking  :y

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Note to self: Must type faster! ;D
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: bubbaphatass on 27 January 2011, 19:07:15
What about STS Tyre Pros in Camberley? Part of the WIM group....any good?
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: bubbaphatass on 27 January 2011, 19:15:13
Not sure I trust the car for an hour on the motorway.......... :'(
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: Entwood on 27 January 2011, 19:22:57
If you go to one o WIM's "offshoots" you'll get good sevice as the procedure is checked by WIM electronically .. but you WON'T get the OOF discount .. that only applies at Chesham  :)
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: jb on 27 January 2011, 19:44:56
micheldever tyres are v good
Title: Re: Handles like a greasy pig?
Post by: bigdods on 27 January 2011, 22:10:58
WIM will sort it for you. But if its that bad I would suggest going to a mechanic and ask them to look at the wishbone bushes, they can cause all sorts of wierdness if knackered. If you need them to be replaced you'll need the geo set up again anyway so best to check before going to WIM if you want to save a few quid.