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Re: Bump induced steering

To: simon.halliwell@consignia.com
Subject: Re: Bump induced steering
From: tim dafforn <mqbsstrd@man.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:50:15 +0100
How much of a resoration was it.
I had horrendous bump steer and ended up solving it by 2 steps.
first replace all the bushes (front and back).
You seem to have done this.
Second rebuild the area around the rear radius arm bracket ( behind the 
seats)
Mine had rusted out and was waggling about!!!
Cheers
Tim

simon.halliwell@consignia.com wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>Since completion of my 1967 Mk3 restoration I have noticed the tendency for 
>the car
>to veer left or right slightly when hitting a bump or hole in the road.  This 
>now
>appears to be more severe, it feels like it always tends to turn slightly right
>when the back end (either side) hits a hole.  During restoration i renewed the
>bushes etc. in both front and back suspension, fitted new dampers etc.  Does 
>anyone
>know if this can be reduced / eliminated or is it a 'feature' of the car?
>
>Any advise gratefully received.
>
>Simon.
>
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