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Steering Wheel Wobble
« on: 23 March 2007, 17:58:40 »
I know my wishbones are in need of replacing but will this cause the steering wobble going from 70 down to 50

I have also noticed my car sort of wobbles as its going along like being in a boat wondering if my front wheels are fubarred as I lent my motor to a mate a while back and since then its not been the best ride.

? him over it but he is pleading it was fine.

Taking it to the garage to get it checked over as it also pulls to the left. finally have some pennies :-[
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #1 on: 23 March 2007, 18:08:01 »
Definite wishbone problem.

Steering wobble from 70 to 50 (i.e. motorway slip roads) was passenger side rear (vertical) wishbone bush on my car. Very hard to spot without taking the wishbone off.

The wishbone was only 8k miles old too.
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #2 on: 23 March 2007, 18:08:34 »
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I know my wishbones are in need of replacing but will this cause the steering wobble going from 70 down to 50

I have also noticed my car sort of wobbles as its going along like being in a boat wondering if my front wheels are fubarred as I lent my motor to a mate a while back and since then its not been the best ride.

? him over it but he is pleading it was fine.

Taking it to the garage to get it checked over as it also pulls to the left. finally have some pennies :-[
depends how shot wishbones are....  ....but certainly possible
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #3 on: 23 March 2007, 18:31:25 »
Well tomorrow i am taking it to see how bad the tracking/alignment is. :-[ should have done something with it sooner.

I was wondering whether knackered front struts would be causing the side to side motion not unless its just the wind causing it but at the moment it doesn't feel the most stable.
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #4 on: 23 March 2007, 18:33:44 »
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Well tomorrow i am taking it to see how bad the tracking/alignment is. :-[ should have done something with it sooner.

I was wondering whether knackered front struts would be causing the side to side motion not unless its just the wind causing it but at the moment it doesn't feel the most stable.
I thoroughly recommend WIM, and don't bother wasting money on tracking or 4 wheel alignment.

However, best to fix known issues first...
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #5 on: 23 March 2007, 18:37:47 »
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Well tomorrow i am taking it to see how bad the tracking/alignment is. :-[ should have done something with it sooner.

I was wondering whether knackered front struts would be causing the side to side motion not unless its just the wind causing it but at the moment it doesn't feel the most stable.
I thoroughly recommend WIM, and don't bother wasting money on tracking or 4 wheel alignment.

However, best to fix known issues first...

Hopefully i can eventually get the finances sorted, what with my job change going to pot thats a plan im working on.

Hopefully work will be kind next week then i'll get some new wishbones.
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #6 on: 23 March 2007, 18:40:12 »
WIM prices not that bad. Give Tony a call and speak to him. Mention Omega Owners Club as well ;)
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #7 on: 23 March 2007, 18:40:28 »
Can anyone give a full price for the geometry at WIM please?
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #8 on: 23 March 2007, 18:41:03 »
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WIM prices not that bad. Give Tony a call and speak to him. Mention Omega Owners Club as well ;)

Is there a discount for members then?
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #9 on: 23 March 2007, 18:48:11 »
it depends how many adjustments need making. Speak to Tony, and yes discount available to some clubs, us included :)
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #10 on: 23 March 2007, 18:51:41 »
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it depends how many adjustments need making. Speak to Tony, and yes discount available to some clubs, us included :)

Result :y
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #11 on: 23 March 2007, 18:56:12 »
pm sent roy
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« Reply #12 on: 23 March 2007, 19:01:08 »
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pm sent roy

pm received  :y
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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #13 on: 23 March 2007, 19:10:45 »
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Well tomorrow i am taking it to see how bad the tracking/alignment is. embarrassed should have done something with it sooner.

Make sure a thorough check is made for duff bushes and the like before you pay for a geometry setup because if you later discover you need to change a wishbone it'll put the geometry out again!

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Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
« Reply #14 on: 23 March 2007, 19:19:09 »
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Well tomorrow i am taking it to see how bad the tracking/alignment is. embarrassed should have done something with it sooner.

Make sure a thorough check is made for duff bushes and the like before you pay for a geometry setup because if you later discover you need to change a wishbone it'll put the geometry out again!

Kevin

Gonna get it checked locally to start with atleast I can take a look myself whilst its up in the air, definately going to get them to check all wishbone bushes.

How can you tell if the steering rods are in need of replacement? think this may also be part of the problem regarding the car stableness.
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