Tracking - Quick Fit/Unable to track it?
 

Hi, I have an issue with my tracking on my VTS, I never took it personally, it was my dad did but apparently, he took it to quick fit to have the tracking done, they said the tracking was really out and it was so bad they cant track it due to the car being involved in a accident which is complete bullshit.

basically when looking at the car front on one wheel is like this \ and one this like this | so one side always drags. Its still drivable with no vibrating in the steering or anything.


Anyone know what my best idea should be?

Personally I think quick fit just couldn't be asked, or the lad didn't have a clue?

They either want to change a lot of parts to earn money off you or your car is really fucked.

Id personally get a second opinion.

if your wheel is like " \ " then its not the tracking you should be worried about . . .

Tonts, Ive checked for any bending and so on and cant see anything? Checking wishbone bolts and all seem tight and so on?

Any other idea's?

hub damage, wheel damage, shock damage, top mount damage, steering damage . . .

the list could go on. saxo are not camber adjustable, so if your wheel isnt straight you have an issue.

Post a pic

+1 to this

I had this and was down to the fact my car was lowered and their machine couldnt compensate for the +2.0 deg toe so just showed way way out. But after reading better your wheels aint straight sounds your axle isnt much good :(

Whats your lower ball joint like? if its gone, and it'd have to be pretty bad to the point of hanging, then you'll get a funky castor angle. Either that or your wishbone/upright is fucked

it's the front, NOT the rear ;)

If its like this \ then its the cambre thats out not the tracking

might be kwik fit being numptys. my local one cant balance vtr wheels as they have soild centre caps. would definately get a second opinion though.

take it to a known good garage that doesnt have spastics working there.

| \ does that mean looking from front wheel with slight camber or from above as in one of your wheels is slightly turning left ?

Standing in front of the car looking at the front of the saxo

The wheels are like this | \

This is the front of the car, not the rear so its not the axel.

I am am just about to start stripping the whole front of the car as I have a 4 day weekend im going to check all the suspension parts for damage or bending and order according.

I will post photos if needed if I need more advice thanks guys.

take it thats the drivers side if so its towing inwards just go to a garage not kwik fit or national and get it re tracked, have you put new trackrod ends on recently?