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chris_ph2
26th March 2008, 02:52
what's the difference? or are they the same thing..?

oh and what are the different types? (4 wheel laser etc)

just wanna make sure i get it done right once my car's lowered

cheers, chris :)
pepper953
26th March 2008, 07:35
some modern cars have adjustable rear suspension so they
need 4 wheel alighnment
saxo hasnt .you just need a basic tracking/wheel alignment
4 wheel/laser will also do caster /camber (tells you if anything is bent
chris_ph2
26th March 2008, 15:18
ah right cool cheers matey :y:
johnnyg_vts
26th March 2008, 15:39
ah right cool cheers matey :y:

you lowered that sax yet?;)
chris_ph2
26th March 2008, 23:56
lol nah not yet mate. finally got my mot out the way today so no excuses now. mate's off uni for a few weeks and is keen to help out so just gonna have a go myself i reckon! torsion bar and all

how hard can it be... lol :P
benwh555
27th March 2008, 00:25
Love ur approach. But its not hard, just a total headache if the torsion bar is seized, and it probs will be. But fingers crossed that it will all be good for you, its always good to do the job yourself, feels like its more your car, if you get me. Well good luck mate.
chris_ph2
27th March 2008, 01:00
cheers yeah wanna do everything realistically possible myself. best way to learn and even after buying all tools etc it's still cheaper than labour costs! plus you've got the stuff to keep for future then

also if i got a garage to do it then i'm not 100% happy with the rear height, i'd end up having a go myself anyway. or have to pay labour again...

car's only done 24k miles so should... SHOULD... be one of the easier ones LOL

cheers, chris
johnnyg_vts
27th March 2008, 13:50
cheers yeah wanna do everything realistically possible myself. best way to learn and even after buying all tools etc it's still cheaper than labour costs! plus you've got the stuff to keep for future then

also if i got a garage to do it then i'm not 100% happy with the rear height, i'd end up having a go myself anyway. or have to pay labour again...

car's only done 24k miles so should... SHOULD... be one of the easier ones LOL

cheers, chris

ha, give us a shout if you want a hand, i will be wanting to do mine too at some point when i can afford a decent suspension kit, it will be interesting to see/ help.
mine has done 73k!! :n: