Paul M Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Hi all, I need to get my Omega's geometry sorted out, as the handling isn't quite right and it's scrubbing the outsides of the front tyres. Taking the car to WIM would be great but it's way too far unfortunately so I'm looking for somwehere closer to home. Anyone know of somewhere around the Glasgow or Edinburgh areas, or anywhere in between? Prepared to travel a reasonable distance for good service. Cheers Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Hello Paul welcome to wim. Our "Trusted centres" is the only recommendations we can validate. Policing other company's is not easy hence the low centre count, so. This is how things work in wim. You need to find a company able to measure the full Geometry, pm me with all the cars details and the destination and we will set-up the visit in advance of you to ensure everybody knows what is expected... easy as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 I needed one done in yorkshire on an Omega and i think i found a couple of places that could do it. Dont think it will be needed now though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 I needed one done in yorkshire on an Omega and i think i found a couple of places that could do it. Dont think it will be needed now though . Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Someone drove into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Posted January 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Hello Paul welcome to wim. Our "Trusted centres" is the only recommendations we can validate. Policing other company's is not easy hence the low centre count, so.This is how things work in wim. You need to find a company able to measure the full Geometry, pm me with all the cars details and the destination and we will set-up the visit in advance of you to ensure everybody knows what is expected... easy as that Thanks for that Tony Only problem is I don't even know anywhere who claims to do full geometry. Closest I've found is Drivers in Glasgow who can do 4 wheel tracking and camber. If any other forum members have any suggestions please post. Cheers Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hello Paul welcome to wim. Our "Trusted centres" is the only recommendations we can validate. Policing other company's is not easy hence the low centre count, so.This is how things work in wim. You need to find a company able to measure the full Geometry, pm me with all the cars details and the destination and we will set-up the visit in advance of you to ensure everybody knows what is expected... easy as that Thanks for that Tony Only problem is I don't even know anywhere who claims to do full geometry. Closest I've found is Drivers in Glasgow who can do 4 wheel tracking and camber. If any other forum members have any suggestions please post. Cheers Paul. For the Omega 4 wheel alignment and camber is sufficient... Obviously i would prefer a full Geometry but unless we need crash diagnostics then toe/camber is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick the greek Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Blimey Paul, fancy seeing you on here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Blimey Paul, fancy seeing you on here!! Oh tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick the greek Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Blimey Paul, fancy seeing you on here!! Oh tell One of the original members on MEG! In fact, he's member Number 10 out of 20196! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Blimey Paul, fancy seeing you on here!! Oh tell One of the original members on MEG! In fact, he's member Number 10 out of 20196! Ahhhh, i know what you mean.... we always remember our "first born" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 LOL yeah I get around... seems the Omega suffers the same appetite for eating wishbone bushes as the Mondeo did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 LOL yeah I get around... seems the Omega suffers the same appetite for eating wishbone bushes as the Mondeo did Blimey you know how to pick them ... The good news though is that the historical issues with the Omega's tyre wear problem can be resolved.... And i feel once done save the "old bones" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Is there anything in particular that needs to be done? My dads has always chewed up the inside of its front tyres. Just swapped one over as it had worn badly:(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Is there anything in particular that needs to be done? My dads has always chewed up the inside of its front tyres. Just swapped one over as it had worn badly:(. The Omega has a dire Dynamic Index and depends on the Geometry to compensate within the dynamics calibration arena. The front suspension has a radicalise fluid camber gain and historically destroys the tyre inners. But we have a problem!! The initial measured variants. The final activity acting within the tyre contact patch is subject to obvious correction, the how much can only be truly assessed once the actual measurements are taken.... As a non-literal guide Front stock camber position is -1d 45' Corrective wim position is -1d 05' This moves the scrub radius nearer to the centre of the 225mm tyre. If the coils were new then the suggested -1d 45' would be fine but they are subject to wear and the coil performance becomes compromised, hence the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I thnk it runs 205 16"s if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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