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[Sir Tigger KC]

For gods sake buy them before 29th March when we leave the EU with No Deal, as they'll cost you twice as much when sterling crashes, they'll be stuck in a customs shed somewhere for about 2 years and who knows what tariffs HMRC will charge Omega enthusiasts!   

[Webby the Bear]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 right ordering now

[Webby the Bear]

Right. Everything I need is on order 😄😄😄

When I align everything I am going to go all pro... do WIM stick weight on the drivers seat when they do the alignment? If so any idea how much? I’ve got 75kg (or pounds) somewhere in the dark vagueness that’s my memory 😄

[TheBoy]

Right. Everything I need is on order 😄😄😄

When I align everything I am going to go all pro... do WIM stick weight on the drivers seat when they do the alignment? If so any idea how much? I’ve got 75kg (or pounds) somewhere in the dark vagueness that’s my memory 😄

WIM don't weight car, and their settings take that into account.

[cam.in.head]

One silly question here.
If the revised settings from wim have been worked out as the settings to use ,is this to allow for settling of springs etc as the cars age or is it because Vauxhall’s original settings (even if in middle of allowable range)were totally wrong to start with?.
If it’s just to allow for settling then what is recommended if car is at proper height.ie new springs etc.original gm settings or wim settings ?

[Webby the Bear]

I won’t use any weight then 👍

[Doctor Gollum]

One silly question here.
If the revised settings from wim have been worked out as the settings to use ,is this to allow for settling of springs etc as the cars age or is it because Vauxhall’s original settings (even if in middle of allowable range)were totally wrong to start with?.
If it’s just to allow for settling then what is recommended if car is at proper height.ie new springs etc.original gm settings or wim settings ?

Set a car up perfect once.
Measure the settings with the car loaded and on the deck. Record the settings as a base.
Lift the car at one end.
Remeasure the geometry and record as setting.
Repeat for rear.
Set next car with wheels off the deck.
Set onto deck and cross check against original car.
Tweak as required.

Using computer driven gear is really handy for this as you can set all four wheels to spot on, even if they have no weight on them. 

[Nick W]

Just out of interest, why would you jack the car off its wheels to make any of the adjustments? The only one I can see any reason to do that way is the front castor, and does anyone actually adjust that?

[VXL V6]

Yes, I think Tony Bones adds a small amount of castor to compensate for road camber.

[Doctor Gollum]

Just out of interest, why would you jack the car off its wheels to make any of the adjustments? The only one I can see any reason to do that way is the front castor, and does anyone actually adjust that?

Convenience of access

[TheBoy]

Yes, I think Tony Bones adds a small amount of castor to compensate for road camber.

Indeed he does.

[Webby the Bear]

New rear track rods fitted. Piece of piss 😎

How does one post a guide these days? And what site is best to use for photos? Used to use photo bucket

[Doctor Gollum]

Undo nut from ball joint. Undo nut from bolt. Remove bolt. Pick track rod off floor.

What's the guide for? Making tea? 

 

[Webby the Bear]

True 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[TheBoy]

A guide is always good, no matter how simple.  If only to show the next person how simple, even if they lack experience/confidence

Post in Test, use whatever picture service suits, then nudge that Jimbob fella. He'll then move it to right area, add it to indexes, and move the images to OOF's own servers.