16-08-2024, 03:58 PM
Now got the new rear springs fitted. The car does not sag as it used to. Also re-built rear axle in. Maybe still not quite right but no clunking noises now.
Spent some time today adjusting the steering box (lots of free play). Even after reading the instructions it went from no play but tight, to lots of free play.
Eventually found the sweet spot and about an inch movement on the wheel just moves the front wheels.
Also stripped down the front shock absorbers, cleaned, and re-assembled 'properly' (not as they were) and adjusted maybe a little too strong but will
'tweek' again later.
Went for a drive and was still like a narrow boat, wandering both directions over bumps and needing constant adjusting of the steering wheel. Had a look at
the tracking and over 2 inch toe in !. More work and now have the wheels slightly toe in (about 1/4 inch) and the car goes in a much better
straight line with much less steering wheel movement. Maybe have another go at getting it closer to neutral but will do a few more runs first.
Martin, GM6VXB
Spent some time today adjusting the steering box (lots of free play). Even after reading the instructions it went from no play but tight, to lots of free play.
Eventually found the sweet spot and about an inch movement on the wheel just moves the front wheels.
Also stripped down the front shock absorbers, cleaned, and re-assembled 'properly' (not as they were) and adjusted maybe a little too strong but will
'tweek' again later.
Went for a drive and was still like a narrow boat, wandering both directions over bumps and needing constant adjusting of the steering wheel. Had a look at
the tracking and over 2 inch toe in !. More work and now have the wheels slightly toe in (about 1/4 inch) and the car goes in a much better
straight line with much less steering wheel movement. Maybe have another go at getting it closer to neutral but will do a few more runs first.
Martin, GM6VXB