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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: AliBailey88 on 24 November 2009, 18:00

Title: Big problem
Post by: AliBailey88 on 24 November 2009, 18:00

hello all. since fitting my new wheels and lowering kit (shocks and springs) i have noticed the n/s/f wheel is rubbing on full lock, its almost like the caster angle is wrong ie wheel is further back than the o/s.

Ive had a good snoop around today on the ramp at lunch, and for the life of me i cannot see any previous accident damage, bent or damaged parts. Sub frame looks staright etc, only thing i found is that the wishbone bushes are beggining to perish.

Any ideas guys

o/s/f wheel, nice gap.

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/bailey316cosworth/P241109_1317.jpg)

n/s/f wheel noticeable smaller gap, which rubs on lock



(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/bailey316cosworth/P241109_1318.jpg)

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: vwprime on 24 November 2009, 18:32

I too have the same problem mate. When i put my KWv2 on this happand to mine. Is you tracking out at all?
This is somthing i thnk is the problem with mine as i havent checked this yet.
But mines isant as bad as yours with the rubbing thing.   :sad:

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: AliBailey88 on 24 November 2009, 18:53

i did the tracking a few days ago, but i doesnt make a differnce

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: richw911 on 24 November 2009, 18:55

Could be the wishbones if they are that bad?  :undecided:

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: coolio on 24 November 2009, 19:08

thats is the castor problem ....  if i handles fine and only slightly rubbing i wont worry too much about it , u can buy a castor kit which can adjust the castor but it cost quite a bit tho ...

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: AliBailey88 on 24 November 2009, 19:20

it must have been in an accident then, its the only thing i can think of, just cant see any signs of repairs anywhere. i aint gunna waste my money on a caster kit i dont think, its done 160k dont think its worth it.

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: AliBailey88 on 06 December 2009, 10:34

all sorted, pair of new wishbones, jobs a goodin, no more rubbing!!

Title: Re: Big problem
Post by: MickeyC on 06 December 2009, 11:18

my ex astra had been in an accident, which resulted in a smaller gap just like yours... the tracking and everythin was fine and i had no problems driving it tho.