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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: golf on 20s on 29 March 2004, 13:40

Title: mk1 cab
Post by: golf on 20s on 29 March 2004, 13:40

just bought a mk1 gti clipper cab, when im driving the car seems to be a bit wafty on the road and a bit drifty, ive had the steering geometry done at my local volkswagen dealer, i put coilovers and new top mounts on, but its still quite floaty, any ideas anyone?

Title: Re:mk1 cab
Post by: danhock on 29 March 2004, 14:16

Is it when you in a straight line?

You may want a bit more toe in... I think the paramters for the toeing is -1.5 to 0...  If its set to 0 you may get a bit of uncertainty in the straight on position.....

Just an idea.

Title: Re:mk1 cab
Post by: golf on 20s on 29 March 2004, 18:38

all thats all fine mate, someone told me that a lower front strut brace, do you think this will help

Title: Re:mk1 cab
Post by: Alps on 29 March 2004, 22:16

sounds like the wishbones are gone (or the bushes on them!)

Title: Re:mk1 cab
Post by: danhock on 30 March 2004, 11:15

Quote from: golf on 20s on 29 March 2004, 18:38

all thats all fine mate, someone told me that a lower front strut brace, do you think this will help

How do you know? When they set the tracking there is a tolerance... I've found that if the set the tolerance to close to the 0 poisition (I.e. wheels are exactly parallel).. Setting them towards the other end of the tolerance gives the car a little toe in and hence firms up the car in a straight line.. I got mine changed as i had the same sort of problem.

lower strut brace will stiffen up the front.. I already have an upper an lower one

Title: Re:mk1 cab
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 March 2004, 11:29

check the wisbone bushes  :D