tramlining and an interesting way of evaluating bushes
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Let me have another stab at this
If the bush moves more than the amount needed to change a
the wheel alignment by 'x' degrees where 'x' would be unacceptable
error in the static alignment ... there is potentially a problem.
Of course, vee mounts lifting would be a Bad Thing(tm).
If the bush moves more than the amount needed to change a
the wheel alignment by 'x' degrees where 'x' would be unacceptable
error in the static alignment ... there is potentially a problem.
Of course, vee mounts lifting would be a Bad Thing(tm).
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I found the video fascinating. Much more interesting than watching say
Jeremy Clarkson smoke tires around a track.
Especially since I discovered what seems to be a worn upper right balljoint
last night while preparing for a pad slap.
The tire can be rocked at the top by 1-2mm but not at the bottom
or sides. A finger spanning the hub to upper control arm joint area
can detect movement at the joint. Through a work glove.
Hmmm ....
Jeremy Clarkson smoke tires around a track.
Especially since I discovered what seems to be a worn upper right balljoint
last night while preparing for a pad slap.
The tire can be rocked at the top by 1-2mm but not at the bottom
or sides. A finger spanning the hub to upper control arm joint area
can detect movement at the joint. Through a work glove.
Hmmm ....
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Re tramlining.
I would occasionally get tramlining on certain road conditions but it stopped when I changed all four tyres, incidentally if any ones interested I had four "Landsail" tyres fitted they are a midpriced Chinese tyre and despite my initial concerns regarding quality they have been just fine and after seven months of use I've no complaints.
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Tramlining is when the car appears to be following a groove in the road and not responding to small steering corrections. If you have ever driven on a street with streetcar (tram) tracks you will notice the unpleasant sensation immediately.
I had that problem with my Z3 when I bought it, but new tires fixed it Worn suspension and steering bushes can often result in the same sensation.
I had that problem with my Z3 when I bought it, but new tires fixed it Worn suspension and steering bushes can often result in the same sensation.
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