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wishbones #1035895
14/05/2010 02:10
14/05/2010 02:10

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When leighton mapped my car a few months ago,he commented about the amount of torque steer and thought my wishbones may be shot.
I had extra power so did not care and just thought it was normal for my car to go where it wanted on heavy boost.
Anyway,johhnybravo did my car the other day and changed my wishbones ,drop links and a lot more.
I am now driving a different car and I can use ALL the performance the beast offers.
My point is....if your wishbones and drop links are shot......you are driving a sub standard car and can never get the full benefit of all that performance.
Paul

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Re: wishbones [Re: ] #1036075
14/05/2010 13:16
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Same situation on my Alfa 155 -changed wishies and drops and transformed the car.

Changing from my 16v Coupe (recent wishbones and drops) to my current 20v has highlighted what a difference these make...even on the N/A the torque steer is impressive... laugh ...a job for the end of the month with the service I think!

Re: wishbones [Re: ] #1036095
14/05/2010 13:58
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I know for a fact that mine are knackered. They'll be changed when I get a chance. I really cant apply the power fully sometimes for fear of being pulled into the nearest tree laugh

Contemplating a suspension upgrade too.


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Re: wishbones [Re: ] #1036306
14/05/2010 20:47
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Originally Posted by spit
johhnybravo did my car the other day
Of course, since we have no coupe experts here in wales rolleyes (Matt's ear's are burning)


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you are driving a sub standard car
I know i am wink

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Re: wishbones [Re: Benny] #1036338
14/05/2010 21:13
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where is matt....never heard of him sorry ?
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do you mean Matt from seawall?
He mainly does MOT's now and is normally pretty busy.......if he has time,I always take me car there first.
John started at 9am and did not finish until 1030pm....
Matt is doing my MOT on wed.

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Re: wishbones [Re: ] #1036351
14/05/2010 21:26
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Yes Matt at seawall, though bit far to go,

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Re: wishbones [Re: Benny] #1036357
14/05/2010 21:39
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How much for this job, parts and labour?


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Re: wishbones [Re: technics] #1036401
14/05/2010 22:51
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You will have to ask Johnny....he did a lot more work than just the suspension stuff.

Re: wishbones [Re: ] #1036714
15/05/2010 19:42
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Just replaced my wishbones today, along with the rest of the suspension. The wishbone ball joints were completely shot about 3mm play shocked

Re: wishbones [Re: bockers] #1036726
15/05/2010 19:59
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Originally Posted by bockers
Just replaced my wishbones today, along with the rest of the suspension. The wishbone ball joints were completely shot about 3mm play shocked

Notice any difference like being able to drive in a straight line whilst giving the loud peddle a beating rofl

Re: wishbones [Re: ] #1036767
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Not driven it yet. Fitting new shocks and springs and found I need a second set of spring compressors frown


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