WhackyWill Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Had my Zed serviced by Japex and Ross recommended I get a 4 wheel alignment done as the tyres were wearing unevenly, gone through the threads on the Forum and found all settings etc. What I would like to know is what I should expect to pay, as I have just been quoted £150 - 00 to do it on a Biessbarth 3D System. I'm sure that's a lot more than I paid to have it done on my X5. Any recommendations on a good place in London to go ?. Edited January 21, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 That's well within the range I'd expect, especially using Beissbarth gear. You could get it done elsewhere, but for a full alignment including all adjustments that's a very good price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Infinity in Glasgow just charge me the hours labour and I got a lovely diagram of my results which I didn't understand 55 squid in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Infinity in Glasgow just charge me the hours labour and I got a lovely diagram of my results which I didn't understand 55 squid in the end. Lucky sod. Great price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 That sounds like a fair price Will, the average we charged was £125 to £150 depending on adjustments required. The main thing to get is someone that understands alignment not just red or green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 That sounds like a fair price Will, the average we charged was £125 to £150 depending on adjustments required. The main thing to get is someone that understands alignment not just red or green! Thanks Ewen, I agree you need somebody who understands it, that's the worrying bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-350 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) That is a bit pricey imo, as I had all my Geo done on a 3D Snap-on system and it was about £90. Depends how much they need to adjust, you might find the TOE is ok, and they just need to alter the camber... so it might work out less. Still cheaper than new tyres though Edited January 21, 2014 by Dave-350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Will, I get my R35 GT-R done at Nobles Nissan High Performance centre for £100.00. My Track 350Z costs me £25.00 to hire the gear and the use of the low entry ramp for 1 hour at my local tyre specialist. So I would guess that £100.00 to £150.00 would be the going rate around London. Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 get yourself down to Sly at Kaizer... Hunter system and i am sure it was £50 for a full 4 wheel alignment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-350 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Will, I get my R35 GT-R done at Nobles Nissan High Performance centre for £100.00. My Track 350Z costs me £25.00 to hire the gear and the use of the low entry ramp for 1 hour at my local tyre specialist. So I would guess that £100.00 to £150.00 would be the going rate around London. Alex. Ah yes, the London premium, forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/ Will show you anywhere with a Hunter System. £72 at Elite Wheels in Reading if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/ Will show you anywhere with a Hunter System. £72 at Elite Wheels in Reading if that helps. Thanks, Reading a bit far, but there there are a few local places using your search, but as Alex said its down to the operator that why I would like go to somewhere that's recommended and know what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I always go here, top blokes!! http://www.wembleytyres.co.uk Cheap as chips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) I always go here, top blokes!! http://www.wembleytyres.co.uk Cheap as chips! Thanks Octet, I know where that Trading Estate is. I used to take my 911 there to Chris Turner Porsche Edited January 21, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 There's a difference between an alignment to get the lines in the green areas (cheap as chips, £60 tops) and a proper geo done by people who know how different cars react to different settings (more expensive, I've paid £300 before for the best). Don't be fooled into thinking that anyone with a Hunter system, is the best: As I've said before, a bloke with a couple of bits of string can do a better job if he knows his chips. Go where the knowledge is, not where they charge the least. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtrip Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've used Blackboots (http://www.blackboot...s-alignment.php) in Chesham who have a Hunter system and seem to know what they're doing, the cost last time was £114. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 There's a difference between an alignment to get the lines in the green areas (cheap as chips, £60 tops) and a proper geo done by people who know how different cars react to different settings (more expensive, I've paid £300 before for the best). Don't be fooled into thinking that anyone with a Hunter system, is the best: As I've said before, a bloke with a couple of bits of string can do a better job if he knows his chips. Go where the knowledge is, not where they charge the least. Well said, cars like an Elise or Exige can be extremely time consuming to set up often a full days work to do it properly. At a race meeting or Rally you don't have the luxury of something like a Hunter setup so old methods are used to great effect. Something like the Hunter or similar only makes the job easier and is a good way to show the customer exactly what you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 get yourself down to Sly at Kaizer... Hunter system and i am sure it was £50 for a full 4 wheel alignment +1 Doubt you will get better at the price and his Zed knowledge means you will not be messed about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Why isn't Sly moving closer to London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashurik Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I always go here, top blokes!! http://www.wembleytyres.co.uk Cheap as chips! I always go here, top blokes!! http://www.wembleytyres.co.uk Cheap as chips! I know why you go there!? There is a gang of Romanians work there! Ha ha....On a serious note I've bought my Falken 453 tyres,balanced and fitted.They offered the best price I could find.Saw Hunter system in there but not sure what are the costs. Thumbs up for Kaizermotor,I'm sure he charge 1/3 of quoted price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashurik Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Why isn't Sly moving closer to London? I asked him before..He told me he hates London traffic...Can't argue with him ,his garaged sits in the place where you can race day and night with minimal traffic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Kaizer is a little way out of london yes but you get there on main roads and dont have to mess with london traffic. i wont be going anywhere else thats for sure and its about an hours drive for me.. he knows his stuff, is very friendly, has good coffee, Wifi and is very reasonably priced. having watched him set my car up on his hunter system he certainly didnt just spend time getting it into the green lines and the difference it has made to the feel of the car is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeerrrk Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Where abouts is he based? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeerrrk Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Scrub that, googled them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Got mine done last night at friends garage for £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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