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neilparf
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by neilparf » Mon Sep 08, 2014 4:43 pm
Just arrived back after having my RS4 4 wheel alignment checked - some very, very minimal adjustments as it wasn't far off.
I tried MTMC in Tonbridge (
http://www.mtmctyres.co.uk) - they have the latest Hunter Hawkeye Elite system. Very diligent and careful with the car and spent enough time getting all settings 'in the green'.
Can't tell any difference but £90 all in it was good peace of mind and worth getting it all 'bang-on' so to speak...
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2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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RossDagley
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by RossDagley » Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:12 pm
Had mine done at MRC (not hunter but beissbarth which is supposed to be equivalent) - transformed the car tbh!
Believe only the man who has nothing to gain from what he says.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
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neilparf
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by neilparf » Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:18 pm
RossDagley wrote:Had mine done at MRC (not hunter but beissbarth which is supposed to be equivalent) - transformed the car tbh!
Yes, Beissbarth same difference. Mine, as you can see wasn't far out - it always drove pretty tight. But the hour it took was peace of mind...
It's nice to drive a car that's going where you point it
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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Shinobi675
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by Shinobi675 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:05 pm
Ah I'm so glad you guys are talking about this! Nobody seems to think that alignment and wheel balancing are really fine adjustments! The difference between a wheel balanced at quickfit and a race balance are huge! Up to a tonne it might not matter but anything over a tonne it's massively noticeable.
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S4Player
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by S4Player » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:26 pm
Makes a huge difference having the car set up correctly
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neilparf
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by neilparf » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:59 pm
S4Player wrote:Makes a huge difference having the car set up correctly
Agreed, massive difference...
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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neilparf
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by neilparf » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:02 pm
Shinobi675 wrote:Ah I'm so glad you guys are talking about this! Nobody seems to think that alignment and wheel balancing are really fine adjustments! The difference between a wheel balanced at quickfit and a race balance are huge! Up to a tonne it might not matter but anything over a tonne it's massively noticeable.
This^
The guy today even closed the shutters to the workshop and turned off the ventilation system for 15 minutes to allow the air to settle - apparently the system is so sensitive. He wanted to get everything as close to '0 +/- tolerance' as possible.
Having the notion to do it is one thing, having someone who gives a sh*t and see's an RS as something other than an A4 is another...
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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geordie jay
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by geordie jay » Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:22 pm
Getting mine done today and getting it raised a bit.looking forward to getting her back.only had her over a week and missing her already haha
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neilparf
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by neilparf » Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:07 pm
geordie jay wrote:Getting mine done today and getting it raised a bit.looking forward to getting her back.only had her over a week and missing her already haha
Good luck Jay - if it's out initially, when it comes back it should drive absolutely on point...
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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geordie jay
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by geordie jay » Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:58 pm
with me getting it raised it will knock it all to hell anyway Neil,i,m sure martin said that he got it hunter aligned not long ago.
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neilparf
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by neilparf » Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:29 pm
geordie jay wrote:with me getting it raised it will knock it all to hell anyway Neil,i,m sure martin said that he got it hunter aligned not long ago.
Either way when sorted it'll be great!
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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