[Shotimes] Operating on the strut tower

[bobsteig@att.net]

Hi Carl, 
In your posting below you mention a groaning when turning 
the steering wheel. I have read that this is a common 
problem with the SHO when the temperature is below 45. 
I usually experience it only when turning right at low 
speeds. (and low temps) 
Is this the same thing that you are referring to 
that spacer plates will solve? If so, can you expand 
on that a bit so I know what spacer plates to put where. 

Thanks, Bob (BB-NYC '89)


Operating on the strut tower  (was RE: [Shotimes] Alignment
      Products, Problems to begin with)
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: shotimes@autox.team.net, TechSHO@topica.com

Got the car aligned today to at an old fashioned alignment shop (read no
computer equipment except for billing purposes).  You need to make an appt
at least 1.5 days in advance to get in.

Front settings achieved post surgery are as follows. Note I needed to use
all of the newly acquired area to get -1.625 for camber (was -2.4 degrees)
and +2.25 for caster (up from +0.75).  Toe is set to neutral.  The
additional caster does allow the steering to return to center much more
quickly than before.

Rear was adjusted to -0.75 degrees for camber (was -1.25 and not tracking
correctly).  Car has specialty products eccentric bushings.

My 92 never got the spacer plates to correct the groaning problem when
turning the steering and may get around to that some day...
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson