paulc555 Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Been very dissapointed recently with the "feel" of the car....I can only describe the steering as feeling loose....there is a reasonable bit of play in the wheel when driving along even a smooth straight road....suspension is fine as the Tein kit was fitted last year....any advice guys and girls..what should I get checked out....just doesnt feel as tight as it used to (no rude comments please)???? any ideas......??? Bushes??? of am I of on a wrong tangent... Paul
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 > tracking ? > steering pump playing up ? > fluid levels ? > tyre pressures ? > loose wheelnuts ? > damage somewhere underneath ? Just my intial thoughts CGS
rallye6 Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 HI Paul. I have the same problem, I have been told on good authority that it is the new application of salt mix that central / council are trialing on our road system leaving a residue on the tarmac. The alternative product is made from road salt mixed with magnesium chloride and food-grade molasses. The molasses coats the materials, helping the mixture to remain on the pavement, and prevents the product from scattering or bouncing off the roadway when applied. The product can work at much lower temperatures than road salt and leaves a slight residue that promotes quick melting of subsequent snow or ice. Brian[H]
GaryD Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Sorry to hijack this thread a bit, noticed Cal had mentioned the steering pump playing up. Are there any easy ways of telling if a pump is playing up? Is it a common fault, and is it easy enough to change if required? cheers guys.
fai17 Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 I would get it check out by Hypertec Paul as they fitted you Teins
chris_c201 Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 You had a full 4 wheel alignment / geometry setup recently?? Worth doing as i'm sure it will highlight if there are any issues like damage... I would recommend the place in bonnybridge, can't remember the name but if interested give me a shout and i'll dig out the paperwork..
gus the bus Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Quote I would recommend the place in bonnybridge, can't remember the name but .. Progrips the place Chris! Gus Paul, sounds like Brian may well have your answer!!?
paulc555 Posted January 30, 2007 Author Posted January 30, 2007 Thanks for the replies guys..... Im not sure Brian if thats what causing it....I mentioned it to Fraz a while ago also..so when thinking about it, its probably being going on for longer than i thought. Just seems to feel like a lot of play in the wheel...... Desperately need to get the car into Duncan at Hypertech anyway for an oil change so will get it checked over....doesnt feel like its anything to do with the Tein set up...... Chris, Gus is correct in mentioning Progrip, but bear in mind Hypertech also now do digital alignment as well. Might get this looked at also.... Paul
golfdaft Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Quote HI Paul. I have the same problem, I have been told on good authority that it is the new application of salt mix that central / council are trialing on our road system leaving a residue on the tarmac. The alternative product is made from road salt mixed with magnesium chloride and food-grade molasses. The molasses coats the materials, helping the mixture to remain on the pavement, and prevents the product from scattering or bouncing off the roadway when applied. The product can work at much lower temperatures than road salt and leaves a slight residue that promotes quick melting of subsequent snow or ice. Brian[H] Holly shite Brian, you sound like one of those NASA blokes!! I've noticed a little "slippery" under wheel in the last few months as well.... Maybe you are right, it sounds impressive anyway!! Thanks mate Scott
scooby-girl Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 PAUL MINES THE SAME TOO! SINCE I PUT THE NEW WINTER TYRES ON AND HAD A GEO ALINEMENT DONE - FEELS SLIPPERY AND LOOSE! I HOPE IF THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG UNDERNEATH MINE THAT THE MOT(EARLY FEB) MIGHT TELL ME WHAT IT IS! JEN[]
xraydave Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Just had tein suspension fitted and the steering rack bushes replaced at the same time, and had a geometry check carried out and the difference is amazing, would highly recommend this, it might just sort things out. Dave
paulc555 Posted January 31, 2007 Author Posted January 31, 2007 Dave... This is what I had in mind...its a 2001 car now with 55K on the clock...bushes arent costly are they??? Paul
paulc555 Posted February 10, 2007 Author Posted February 10, 2007 Got the problem sorted folks....... Car had its oil change etc in Hypertech yesterday...and Duncan advised me it was actually tyre wear. With the fast road set up on the Teins...it seems the tyres have a tendency to wear from the inside out. The wear was right on the inside wall of the tyre and it also seems that when the Goodyear F1 tyre starts to go the sidewalls soften..so it was this that was causing the tramlining and spongy feel at the front.....Just got 2 new tyres fitted and bingo back to normal...yee haaaaaaaa.... Many many thanks again to Duncan for the excellent service.... I all for giving credit were credit is due...and in the case of Hypertech it is certainly due....Top service and a top team Duncan has.....thanks mate Paul
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