Suspension Services in Derbyshire

[Andy Clap]

Hi All
So I've just bought an MGF and the hydragas needs topping up (currently riding at 310mm).
Can anybody recommend somewhere in Derbyshire to do this please, and also a proper 4-wheel alignment (I don't trust the spotty kids in most tyre centres to do a good job!!).
Is it worth forking out on a hydragas pump, how often does it tend to need doing?
Cheers,
Andy

[colintf]

Austin Garages (very highly rated, and near Brton on Trent) or Luffields (MG Dealer) will be able to do this for sure

[Andy Clap]

Thank you

[Phil_B]

Hi Andy,

Might also be worth a look on http://www.hydragas.co.uk/ for someone local to you.

I've actually bought a small hydragas pump (the filler gun type from ebay) but have not used it yet otherwise I would offer to do it for you. Probably best that I try it out on my own first

Cheers

[petestrop]

Hi
for your four wheel alignment you could try these:-

ETS tyre and auto centre
Alfreton Road,Derby
DE21 4AP
‎ 01332 342005

I had my TF done there a couple of years ago, all the computer kit and you can watch the set it up.

Pete

[Andy Clap]

Thanks. I actually looked at those pumps on eBay, would come in at something like £60 delivered. Then you have to buy the fluid. I just called one of the places on the Hydagas register and they said £20. Hmm.
I do like collecting tools though!!!

Thanks for the alignment recommendation

[Andy Clap]

ETS quoted £49.95 for the alignment which seems okay if they know what they're doing.

[Andy Clap]

I've actually bought a small hydragas pump (the filler gun type from ebay) but have not used it yet otherwise I would offer to do it for you. Probably best that I try it out on my own first

I'm finally getting the car on the road at the start of February (had it since September and it hasn't turned a wheel!).

Have you tried your pump yet? What do you think of it?

[Phil_B]

Hi, glad you're getting sorted now. Hope you'll be able to get along to some events once it's back on the road.

I've not tried the pump yet but I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon as it's looking a little low and the ride quality is poop at the minute. I'll be sure to let you know how I get on. Some feedback I've had is that they are OK for a quick top up, but not really up to a full pump up if you have to drain them completely. We shall see.

Cheers

Phil

[CBSC]

Alan Johnson in Heanor does Hydragas pump up he has the right tool for the job.
he can drain and put clean fluid in for you.
contact him on
classicbritishsportscars@yahoo.com

[mimo]

I bought an ebay pump in January.
Done 3 cars now so it's almost paid for itself.
Pretty easy, but I did a chaps over in Uttoxeter that was sitting on the floor and it took ages