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Dreamracers Alfa Sprint
Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 236 Location: Sunny Zomerzet, UK
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Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 11:39 am Post subject: Sud pulling problem... |
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My Ti Sud is doing wierd things, pulling right, and more noticeable at speed.
Brakes are fine - have been checked thoroughly
Tracking checks fine
Has new rubber all round (nice pirellis), was fine last year, stored over the winter, MOTd and its done this since
Any suggestions folks?
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Marcin Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 117 Location: Amsterdam
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Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
basically I have the same problem with my 33. I also checked several things - replacement of the shot bearing under the shock absorber didn't help. The only thing I can still think of is a weak spring. Will be replacing them soon.
Cheers
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Dreamracers Alfa Sprint
Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 236 Location: Sunny Zomerzet, UK
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Posted: Fri May 23, 2003 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Marcin wrote: |
Hi,
basically I have the same problem with my 33. I also checked several things - replacement of the shot bearing under the shock absorber didn't help. The only thing I can still think of is a weak spring. Will be replacing them soon.
Cheers
Marcin |
Thanks Marcin
Has it been OK to live with in the meantime? How long you had the prob? |
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Dicko Guest
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 3:50 am Post subject: Stop pulling! |
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How are your shocks How did the last tyres wear???
Im trying to decide if to buy new springs... I dont really want to lower the car... But Im a bit suspect on the 17 year old springs in my car(33).
I am over hauling the complete suspension and ...if new springs fix your problem... I will certainly do the same to mine. Dont mean to use you as a guinea pig.
I asked a local respected suspension shop ... there (some fella in the shop front) advice was that if not lowering the car... keep the old springs... Unless someone has tried to anneal them they will be fine even after this longer time. Maybe dropping 5mm tops.
Am I to beleive this...???? Ive had bad Strut bearing before... and bad shocks all of which must stress the springs....
Next idea is.... are springs available that are new... but same ride hieght???? +/- hardness.....
Its only about $500 for lowering springs....
Hope you pass on your fix for your car...
RIch |
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Gary UK Alfa Sprint
Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 218 Location: Darlington UK
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Has it always done this?
Measure the wheel base on each side they should be identical, if not it may have been crashed and the chassis is bent. |
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Dreamracers Alfa Sprint
Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 236 Location: Sunny Zomerzet, UK
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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Gary UK wrote: |
Has it always done this?
Measure the wheel base on each side they should be identical, if not it may have been crashed and the chassis is bent. |
That is my worry
Had the car since last March, stored it over the winter and sure it didnt have that prob last year...
BUT, it seems a lot better today... WIERD! Still cant help but love the damned thing. Taking it on a run to the BTCC at Thruxton on Sunday/Monday. Will report in again after the trip.
Dicko - lowered springs can be bought in the UK for around £100 - not sure what that is in $ (US, AUS, or NZ?) but sure it is cheaper...
As far as I am aware all the bouncy bits on my Sud are good tho' |
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Marcin Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 117 Location: Amsterdam
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Posted: Mon May 26, 2003 11:40 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
I asked about the price of the new springs, and it's about 40euro a piece for the original stuff. At least, they say at the shop, that it's original. I'm going to replace them, as there is nothing else I could think of, that causes the pulling (in my case to the left). Besides, the springs are quite rusty by now, and it's not very hard to do the job.
Marcin |
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Gary UK Alfa Sprint
Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 218 Location: Darlington UK
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 3:34 am Post subject: |
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Having driven a 33 with a broken spring (top coil missing) it didn't make the car pull at all so I doubt this is your problem. |
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