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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:38 am 
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Hi Guy's,

My father recently booked into have a wheel alignment done on his car and both places didn't have the apparatus to suit a 10" wheel?

Does anyone know or can recommend a suitable tyre outlet or wheel alignment specialists within the Nowra/Wollongong area's?

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:13 am 
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Graeme Lord at Fairy Meadow is able to do them.

A standard car is pretty straightforward, the only things they can really adjust is getting the steering wheel centred and the toe is set right. They also do hydro system pump ups

They set up the front of my car with adjustable lower arms and tie bars and the car drives really well

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:36 am 
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Hi timmy201,

Thanks very much for getting back to me, it's greatly appreciated!

He does have both the adjustable Hi-Lo's and caster bars fitted to the car. He just has a temporary setting to get the car to the wheel aligners.


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Paul...


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:31 pm 
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I'm sure Graeme could check rack centring, sub-frame alignments, set up the camber kit, straighten radius rods etc (often not straight) and adjust Toe in/out and ride height...

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:25 am 
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Hi 9YaTaH,

Thanks for you reply as well!


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Paul...


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:14 am 
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Toy444 wrote:
Hi 9YaTaH,

Thanks for you reply as well!

Regards,

Paul...


No problem, just make sure you get a quote or a clear understanding of how you will be charged :idea: :)

PS maybe take your Dad along to the discussions...

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 6:14 pm 
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9YaTaH wrote:
Toy444 wrote:
Hi 9YaTaH,

Thanks for you reply as well!

Regards,

Paul...


No problem, just make sure you get a quote or a clear understanding of how you will be charged :idea: :)

PS maybe take your Dad along to the discussions...


Will do and thank you!


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PostPosted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:19 am 
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timmy201 wrote:
Graeme Lord at Fairy Meadow is able to do them.

A standard car is pretty straightforward, the only things they can really adjust is getting the steering wheel centred and the toe is set right. They also do hydro system pump ups

They set up the front of my car with adjustable lower arms and tie bars and the car drives really well


Hi timmy201,

What's Graeme's business called in Fairy Meadow?


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PostPosted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:33 am 
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​Graeme Lord Automotive Services
37 Kingsford Street,
FAIRYMEADOW, NSW, 2519
Tel: (02) 4283 6076
0418 425 359
Email: maintaininglegends@bigpond.com

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:26 am 
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Breaking News:

I heard second hand today that Graeme is retiring. But also setting up an auto repair business in Mittagong!

There is already a few auto repairers/tyre places in Mitta...

Maybe Cam Worner is retiring too? and Graeme is taking over his shop?

Maybe REPCO is going to Graeme?

Watch this space! :D

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:48 pm 
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So we do have some mini friendly mechanics in the highlands ?

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:20 am 
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So we do have some mini friendly mechanics in the highlands ?


Yes, a few...including Laurie Stewarts Taxi workshop (assuming Laurie comes out of his office) :lol:

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:48 pm 
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Interesting.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:31 am 
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AWOODY wrote:
Interesting.


Most regions around Oz have capable people in many disciplines...I have heard that even in the Shire, you can find such people! :P

and remember how popular BMC vehicles were in Oz when new...and they still have a loyal following...

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