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That reminds me I need mine doing, at the last tyre fit, and repair, they showed me the front- was like yours, Do you need rears looking at mostly, as fronts can be done at most smaller garages surely

From what the mechanic said, the tracking is all over the place and whilst I am getting the front ones done, it makes sense to get the rears done to make sure that I don't need to make a return trip. Might take a few hours extra at the time, but will save me a load of hassle if I find that they are wearing unevenly at the rear at some point in the future... I could do with freeing up the nuts etc before they need cutting out and not just heat treating anyway. I keep hearing how geometry sensitive 911s are so I think it is worth paying to have it done properly with the correct toe in/out and the like by someone in the know.

Could always use your local OPC?

Yes, I suppose so. The nearest one is in Solihull which is about 25 mins away, I'll call them later to check on prices. I don't fancy paying £60/hour if everything is going to be seized and it's going to be a two day job... Needs must though. Seeing as my tyres are nicely buggered now - at the front anyway - does anyone have a cheap source for good tyres? I have cup alloys and need 255/35/17 and 215/40/17 (from memory).

Hmmm. Porsche want £200+VAT, so I may try and persevere with a specialist.

The profiles look a bit low for 17" Carrera cup wheels. 255/40/17 and 205/50/17 or 225/45/17 are the normal sizes. I use "Tyres Northampton" always cheap, plus the service is excellent. i.e They have never EVER marked any of my alloys when changing tyres. I've also heard good things about "Silverline Tyres" in Warwick, but have never used the.

Thanks Paul. I have used Silverline wheels in the past, and they were good at the time. A friend quoted me some on-line prices which were exceptionally good, and on nice tyres such as SO-2s, which is why I am looking around. Maybe the tyre market has got a bit more competitive in the last year... I'll get some quotes - and check the sizes.

Tyres N'pton. have been hearing about them recently, all good, do not go to nearby Formula (something) by sainsburys. numptys took offence over not being allowed to use airline tool on my magnesium wheel nuts, and then set about fitting front wheels on back axle !! not to mention caught them trying to jack it on rthe oil lines F#ck sake

Does the 4 wheel alighnment make much difference? Also can you adjust a standard 996 C2 circa 1999 much? I'm looking at getting my car tweaked at a place in Leeds

Apparantly 911s are v.sensitive to alignment, so it must be a good thing to get it done/checked, even on a relatively new one like yours? I have booked mine into AutoFarm in Bicester for Monday, so I can let you know if it makes the big difference that I am expecting. I have managed to find Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-3 in 255/40/R17 ZR for £123. They seem to be rated highly, but does anyone have any personal experience with these tyres?

Cheers dom, am getting married in a couple of weeks so will not be able to get it seen to until afterwards. Would be great to hear of your experiences.

I know that most OPC's send your car to a third party specialist anyway, best to listen around for tried and tested advise from fellow Porsche drives. I have used Cambridge Performance Tyres and found them to be great and very acurate in their setup (laser 4 wheel), Might be a little out of the way but well worth it! Hope you find someone good though, It does make a helluva difference if the geometry is done right!

AutoFarm have a good reputation anyway, so I am happy that they will do the job right. Cambridge is just that bit too far to deliver the car and then pick it up again a day or so later. If you need someone to babysit your 996 whilst you are on your honeymoon hoganscrogan, I'd be more than happy to oblige?? If I forget to post and you are thinking about getting it done, remind me - brain like a sieve sometimes .

Will consider your offer dom! We are actually looking at doing the Porsche camp 4 in finland (it just seems sooo much money tho' - £3k each!!!)

What is the Porsche camp 4? At that price it had better be entertaining.

5 days driving around artic test tracks in finland in a variety of 911 and boxsters supplied by porsche, includes night sk-dooing and swimming in the sea after the icebreaker you were a passenger on has cleared a whole in the ice (dry suits are included. Look like alot of fun!!

Sounds frickin cold! Does sound like fun though. It's always nice to thrash someone elses car.

True. Even the humblest of hire cars are surprisingly fast in reverse

That little? I thought it was nearer 5! I was thinking about doing Camp 4 but have always been put off by the expense. You can have a whole lot of fun for 6K in a lot of other ways. If you go I'd appreciate your view of it...

Oh yes. Someone else's brakes, tyres, etc

============== That little? I thought it was nearer 5! I was thinking about doing Camp 4 but have always been put off by the expense. You can have a whole lot of fun for 6K in a lot of other ways. If you go I'd appreciate your view of it... ============= £3k via my dealer, however as you say 6k is ALOT, we could go boarding in Japan for that, which probably better value, however.......it would be such an experience!! Will let you all know if i do go tho' Oh and a former miss finland is one of the support people there (for you single guys)

Grrrrr. That changes things a bit. Seems like excellent value for money now.

As long as she isn't Miss Finland 1969?

Seen the pic she is definetly of a younger vintage Miss 199---something >> Edited by hoganscrogan on Friday 27th September 10:50

Care to share the pic??

Can anyone recommend a good place in the Midlands to get a 4 wheel alignment done? (Martin at Shirleys in Meriden is in America and I need it done before the 4th Oct) Ideally somewhere that someone has had a good experience with. I haven't had this done since purchasing the car 6 months ago and was told by Martin when he serviced it that it is waaay out, borne out by the fact that the inside of the tyres are nearly illegal and the outside are barely worn...