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Old 1st March 2015, 07:09 PM
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The car was always heavy on tyres and when I rebuilt the front end I went to some lengths to ensure that all the arms were specific for the 20" wheels and got it 4 wheel geo'do at that point.

It was a huge improvement after that, hopefully it'll be better again now.

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Old 1st March 2015, 08:42 PM
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Its interesting as my old D2 on 20s was not as hard on the front tyres.

One of the main problems is I live in a new house and the estate is a building site so roads are terrible which just does not help matters.

Much better now after the alignment, the old girl has her balance back again.
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Old 2nd March 2015, 10:24 AM
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It was never the same after it got wrapped around that tree...............

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Old 2nd March 2015, 11:35 AM
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I always wondered what the weld mark round the middle was and the fact is was two colours
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Old 2nd March 2015, 12:03 PM
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IT's not weld, it's gaffer tape, filler on top with a few light drill marks to look like 'spot welds'

It'll be fine, the 2 halves will have rusted back together again by now,

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