Where to get a wheel alignment?

C+C · Postby **C+C** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:53 pm

I am after a place in Inner West Sydney that can do a wheel alignment for an SE. Every place i've been too say they dont have the correct 'computer code' for my model.

Any suggestions for mx5 friendly places?

cheers

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:06 pm

Spinning Wheel
85 Bourke St
Woolloomooloo
NSW, 2011
Ph:(02) 9358 5444

deez · Postby **deez** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:08 pm

Hi there,

I've asked the same question before and many have recommended Spinning Wheel at Woolloomooloo. I've been to it for my wheel alignment and although being a tad expensive, they are quite good and according to them, they have had experience setting up many MX-5's for road and track. Will even let you drive the car for a while after its been set up and if you're not happy with it, bring it back to them within the week to get readjusted.

Contact details here.

Although they're not in Inner West, hope that helps!

deez · Postby **deez** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:09 pm

Ah beat me to it Craig

midnite blu · Postby **midnite blu** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:49 pm

got mine done at Spinning Wheellate last year - amazing difference :lol:

kula · Postby **kula** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:52 pm

Doug at heasmans at sydneham has done heaps of mx5s, including mine.
hes knows most cars inside out.

STV · Postby **STV** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:48 am

Anywhere in WESTERN sydney/Hills district do a decent job?

driving into the city just aint my idea of fun...

STV

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:43 pm

STV wrote:Anywhere in WESTERN sydney/Hills district do a decent job?

Straight Talk Suspension
Unit 1/47 Third Ave Blacktown NSW 2148
ph: (02) 9831 8825

STV · Postby **STV** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 3:34 pm

cheers craig, will organise an allignment there after i get my springs fitted...

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:15 pm

No worries STV!

What settings are you going with? :?:

Agro · Postby **Agro** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:22 pm

STV wrote:cheers craig, will organise an allignment there after i get my springs fitted...

Why don't you ask Louie if he can fit them for you.

He does a great job with the suspension!

STV · Postby **STV** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:04 am

i have NO IDEA what settings to use :frown:

unfortunately, i am a complete novice with suspension and would therefore probably just ask for a decent setting which wont chew my tyres, and be comfortable at 100-110km...

This is my daily driver, i dont track it (yet) and probably drive rather conservatively in comparison to some of you guys!

Any advice :?:

STV

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:03 am

I'm no expert but zero toe in/out on the rear with 1 degree toe out on the front (you may even want this set to zero) with about 1 degree camber all round. Maximum castor possible with the above settings. The racers may offer more assistance though.

Garry · Postby **Garry** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:20 am

I thought you needed a smidge of toe in on the rear to stop it trying to swap ends under brakes?

Toe out on the front will help it turn in faster but at the expense of it having a tendency to follow the ruts in the road caused by trucks etc.

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:55 pm

I agree with Garry. You need rear toe in.

For conservative driving with little to no camber wear run 0.75 to 1.0 degrees negative camber front and back. Toe in for both front and rear totalling -0.10 degrees. Get as much castor as you can.

If you were doing some track work the figures would be completely different. More camber, front toe square or slightly toe out. Rear stays the same.