suspension?

1. kieranc L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

   #1 22nd February 2010, 18:29

   does anyone know what my car tends to snake a lil when turning?
   
   say if i turn left there's a slight delay with the chassis lining up with the wheels, its like a floating feeling tbh and its much worse when doing 60+ mph
   
   Thanks
2. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #2 22nd February 2010, 19:07

   wjat condition is your rear beam in?
3. kieranc L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

   #3 22nd February 2010, 19:53

   its pretty good tbh, feels more to the front.
4. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #4 22nd February 2010, 19:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kieranc its pretty good tbh, feels more to the front.

   sounds like excessive play in your front wish bone arms and bushes.......
5. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #5 22nd February 2010, 20:08

   sorry to hijack thread but im having the same problem in my vts. There is also a knock sometimes when you turn the wheel nearly full lock when you are moving. Would the excessive play in the wish bone arms and bushes also cause a knock while turning?
6. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #6 22nd February 2010, 20:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chris_furio sorry to hijack thread but im having the same problem in my vts. There is also a knock sometimes when you turn the wheel nearly full lock when you are moving. Would the excessive play in the wish bone arms and bushes also cause a knock while turning?

   on full lock it sounds like you have worn trackrod end mate!! which is track rod with ball joint end which wears and gets excessive play or bangen...........
7. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #7 22nd February 2010, 20:16

   Ok cheers it doesnt do it everytime, just sometimes when nearly full lock but only when moving. Would it be worth replacing the wishbone arms and bushes as well?
   
   My steering wheel also sits to the right and you have to keep it to the right in order to go straight. To fix this could you make the wheels straight, take the wheel off, then put the wheel back on straight again? or would getting the tracking done sort it?
8. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #8 22nd February 2010, 20:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chris_furio Ok cheers it doesnt do it everytime, just sometimes when nearly full lock but only when moving. Would it be worth replacing the wishbone arms and bushes as well? My steering wheel also sits to the right and you have to keep it to the right in order to go straight. To fix this could you make the wheels straight, take the wheel off, then put the wheel back on straight again? or would getting the tracking done sort it?

   had this on few saxo"s over the years!! takes 20 mins to take off and replace with new track rod end...............
9. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #9 22nd February 2010, 20:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxokid100 had this on few saxo"s over the years!! takes 20 mins to take off and replace with new track rod end...............

   So that steering wheel trick is fine?? and best to replace wishbones and track rod ends? Just want to make sure and i'll order some lol
10. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #10 22nd February 2010, 20:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chris_furio So that steering wheel trick is fine?? and best to replace wishbones and track rod ends? Just want to make sure and i'll order some lol

    your problem is more of the track rod being worn mate!! than your wish bone arms.........
11. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #11 22nd February 2010, 20:24

    alright cheers for you're help mate i'll sort the wheel out and replace the track rod ends and see it that works. If not fuck knows whats wrong with it lol
12. kieranc L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

    #12 22nd February 2010, 22:48

    Thanks for the feedback
13. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #13 23rd February 2010, 02:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kieranc Thanks for the feedback

    no worries,hope you fix your problem dude......
14. kieranc L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

    #14 27th February 2010, 14:09

    Replaced both suspension ball joints and it cured the 'floating'