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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: maxamus on 28 November 2007, 08:54

Title: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Post by: maxamus on 28 November 2007, 08:54: Alreet Guys,

1. My steering wheel is a little off centre and is about 5-10 degrees to the left. How can i correct this?

2. My steering feels light. Can i get it firmed up a little?

3. Also, what tyre pressures do you guys use on your 18s?

These problems emerged after my accident and didnt bother me until now.
Title: Re: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Post by: DaveN on 28 November 2007, 09:58: The off centre wheel can be corrected, firstly get the car's tracking checked, i.e. a 4 wheel alignment, in a reputible service centre. That will ensure all 4 wheels are tracking correctly. If the wheel is still off centre the wheel can be removed and turned the correct amount. There is a DIY some where, I did it myself a while back.

What kind of accident did you have?

Dave N
Title: Re: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Post by: DrT on 28 November 2007, 10:32: Quote from: maxamus on 28 November 2007, 08:54
These problems emerged after my accident and didnt bother me until now.

Why does it bother you know?
Title: Re: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Post by: maxamus on 28 November 2007, 10:50: Quote from: DrT on 28 November 2007, 10:32
Quote from: maxamus on 28 November 2007, 08:54
These problems emerged after my accident and didnt bother me until now.

Why does it bother you know?

Dont know really, its just something that is like one of those little things which starts small and then just gets in your head and only ends by it being sorted.

I've been intouch with a local VAG cars specialist who said he will do me a 4 wheel alignment and correct the steering wheel to the correct neutral position all for Ã‚£40.

Planning on getting it bluefined shortly so want everything right
Title: Re: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 29 November 2007, 12:12: Nothing worse than a 3 spoke wheel of centre :angry: one of my pet hats.A good lazer tracking should sort it,it did on mine. :cool:
Title: Re: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Post by: Peskarik on 02 December 2007, 13:15: Simpler solution: you can imagine that you drive a disguised Lambo (they have steering wheels not dead infront of the driver). :evil: