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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Ardent on November 29, 2020, 17:18

Title: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: Ardent on November 29, 2020, 17:18
Anyone used them for geometry/alighnment set up?
Web site talks the talk.
But any first hand experience?
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: jonbill on November 29, 2020, 18:22
I've been on their dyno a couple of times. They're top people.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: AdamR28 on November 29, 2020, 18:38
Yep, good company.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: SV-3 on November 29, 2020, 20:35
Quote from: Ardent on November 29, 2020, 17:18Anyone used them for geometry/alighnment set up?
Web site talks the talk.
But any first hand experience?

Website appears a bit naff?
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: s12vea on November 29, 2020, 20:40
Kwikfit Hunter machine is excellent I've used them many times
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: barchetta_ms on November 29, 2020, 21:30
Not too far from there is https://www.blacknrounds.com/ at Silverstone - very good/friendly service
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: AdamR28 on November 30, 2020, 07:49
Quote from: s12vea on November 29, 2020, 20:40Kwikfit Hunter machine is excellent I've used them many times

Shame the Hunter kit isn't very accurate (it's designed to be quick) and the monkey operating it won't have much of a clue  ;D

Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: 1979scotte on November 30, 2020, 08:59
Quote from: AdamR28 on November 30, 2020, 07:49
Quote from: s12vea on November 29, 2020, 20:40Kwikfit Hunter machine is excellent I've used them many times

Shame the Hunter kit isn't very accurate (it's designed to be quick) and the monkey operating it won't have much of a clue  ;D




I've heard that hunter machines are easy to cheat but I'm no expert.
I suppose its the same old story.
Its a very popular machine but that doesn't mean its the best.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: s12vea on November 30, 2020, 09:36
Quote from: AdamR28 on November 30, 2020, 07:49
Quote from: s12vea on November 29, 2020, 20:40Kwikfit Hunter machine is excellent I've used them many times

Shame the Hunter kit isn't very accurate (it's designed to be quick) and the monkey operating it won't have much of a clue  ;D



Defo the operator would play a huge part in getting the job done properly. Plus it helps my mate is the operator ;)
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: AdamR28 on November 30, 2020, 09:58
Oops. Apologies for offending your mate, in that case!
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: s12vea on November 30, 2020, 09:59
Quote from: AdamR28 on November 30, 2020, 09:58Oops. Apologies for offending your mate, in that case!
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Don't worry I often call him that lol
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: Ardent on November 30, 2020, 12:50
Thats my general understanding. The kit is fine. It's who is using it that makes the difference.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: s12vea on November 30, 2020, 14:21
Keep a watchful eye over them doing it.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: Ardent on November 30, 2020, 17:05
Or I may revisit wheels in motion that done it last time.
Stick with what I know.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: Topdownman on November 30, 2020, 17:14
I take it that you would tell them the settings you want on the car?

Is it worth giving them a try as no doubt it would be cheaper than wim?
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: jonbill on November 30, 2020, 18:20
Quote from: Topdownman on November 30, 2020, 17:14I take it that you would tell them the settings you want on the car?

Is it worth giving them a try as no doubt it would be cheaper than wim?
I wouldn't be so sure Northampton Motorsport would be cheaper.
you may find you can't get in before February anyway.
Title: Re: Northampton Motorsport
Post by: Ardent on November 30, 2020, 21:38
@Topdownman
I would go armed with what was dialed in at Wim.

@jonbill
Wow. That tells its own story re availability.