Karlp Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 okay so these are my geo results But now my steering is out to the left by about an inch, so just driving straight my steering wheel is dipped to the left!! Is this due to the geo?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK-Ultra Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 It could be something simple like they've got the geometry wrong. If its done with the laser aligment its unlikely but not impossible. Or it could be something more expensive like the wheel has gone in a big pothole or maybe previous owner slammed a curb and damaged a tracking rod or similar? Not that the last bit is a definite but could be worth checking out? Maybe someone on here knows better. Hope this helps, Lionel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred-z33 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 or maybe they got the apprentice to do it?? i'd take it straight back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Im think i read somewhere its due to steering wheel not being dead straight when alignment done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'll swing back tomoro and tell them. How do my readings look?? I've know idea what they mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubzie83 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 The rear doesn't look too good. The total toe is +5.5 degrees whereas the limit (written above) +3.5 degrees. As a result the thrust angle (in the middle) is a bit high. This might be causing your steering issues as the rear wheels are pointing in a different direction to the fronts. This might help to explain some of the diagram and about steering centre (near the bottom of the page: http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Im think i read somewhere its due to steering wheel not being dead straight when alignment done. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 rear track isnt correct and then the rear track isnt square to the centre of the car , you see on the paper a 12 (min) thrust angle, thats why the steering isnt straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 What shall I go back and say guys? I paid £55 also how does that sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 What shall I go back and say guys?I paid £55 also how does that sound? you ****ed up the tracking/alignment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 What shall I go back and say guys?I paid £55 also how does that sound? you **** up the tracking/alignment..... Ha I like it! There a pretty good outfit and look professional will swing back tomoro and get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 looks like the problem is the left rear wheel, the camber is out of tolerance and there is way to much toe in on the left rear wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 looks like the problem is the left rear wheel, the camber is out of tolerance and there is way to much toe in on the left rear wheel I remember the guy did say they couldn't adjust the left rear wheel anymore as it was at it's max??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Done this morning all straight now They did say the couldnt toe in the left rear side as it was at its max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 A steering wheel should be dead straight after alignment is done unless the car is bent. Nicked from elsewhere as I couldnt find the words: "Steering center is controlled by the front and rear toe settings, when setting steering center, the rear toe should be set first bringing the Thrust Angle as close to the vehicle centerline as possible. the steering wheel is then locked in a straight-ahead position in order to set the front toe." Basically, your man hasnt set the rear toe properly, but has then used it as a guide for the front. Although the wheels are all relatively speaking pointing in the same direction, the steering wheel being off centre indicates that relative to anything other than themselves, they arent. Or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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