Heya Errol. Sorry bout the late post, havent had time to sit at the puder
lately. Anyway, about this bump steer on my 1200. I had a look at the
angles of the lower control arm and tie rods and they look pretty close to
the same angle. Maybe a degree or 2 difference. Its weird but, sometimes
it will jolt bad to one side over small bumps and sometimes over a similar
bump it will just ride straight over it. Everything is100% new so it
couldnt be worn tie rods or somthing. And the control arm is definatly
running downhill.. Any more ideas?? cheers
Scott
Davo
-----Original Message-----
From: Errol Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, 10 May, 2001 23:27
Subject: RE: front end (long)
>If the arms are below centre and with the 200lb springs I dont think that
is
>the cause of the problem. Look at the angle between your control arms and
>the tie rods. Are they describing the same arc?
>
>Cheers
>Feral Errol
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://www.datrats.com.au/
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry Rudd
>Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 9:45 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: RE: front end (long)
>
>
>Davo,
>Spacers are the cost effective and legal way to go. Errol could be able to
>fit you up with a set to suit.
>
>Terry
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Davidson
>Sent: Thursday, 10 May 2001 6:57
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: front end (long)
>
>
>Hey all,
>
>Just noticed a bit of talk on bump steer. And im getting a bit in my 1200
>coupe. I just put in the front end usng Skyline struts, 10" vents and 4
>spots. The springs are 2" lower and are 200 pound rating. The lower
>controls still run down hill a little bit but not much. Its not major bump
>steer but its enogh to give me the shits. What would be my best option
with
>out raising the car?? either change the pivot point for the control arms
or
>use a spacer??? Any ideas?? cheers...
>
>Scott
>Davo
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Terry Rudd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Monday, 07 May, 2001 15:40
>Subject: RE: front end (long)
>
>
>>Damien,
>>With 350mm front suspension height you shouldn't be bump steering, I'd be
>>looking for another cause and correct. Is this a street car, 2 degrees -ve
>>camber is on the very upper limit that's useful; 1 to 1.5 degrees is about
>>right for a 1600 which is also about the most you'll get with the 180B
>>offset tops if everything else is straight at the moment. Also your rear
>>suspension is 2" higher than the front which usually means it will handle
>>"not at it's best" but when you correct by fitting nice springs you'll be
>>impressed with the results of the overall package.
>>
>>As you have 200B struts I'd guess that 1" lowered 1600 springs are fitted
>>already you'd need fit a 2" HD lowered Lovell's 1600 spring or equivalent
>>and then you'll get around 320mm which you desire.
>>
>>You're in Canberra? We must meet up for a chat one day - give me a shout
>off
>>list if you are interested.
>>
>>regards
>>Terry
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of damien cm
>>Sent: Monday, 7 May 2001 2:11
>>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Subject: Re: front end (long)
>>
>>
>>
>>Todd,
>>
>>I'm experiencing bump steer probs as well. I have decided to remove the
>>offset control arm bolts and fit 180B offset strut tops, and then fit some
>>adjustable radius rods. Whilst I'm at it I will fit a 68' crossmember and
>>give every thing down there a hit of paint, purely for cosmetic reasons.
>I'm
>>aiming for 2 degrees neg camber, and about 3 degrees positive castor. At
>the
>>moment my front (hub to gaurd) is 350mm and rear is about 340mm. At the
end
>>of my front end mods, I want to have 320 front and 290 rear. These are
the
>>heights recomended by white line steering and suspension. They have a good
>>web sight worth looking at. Forgot the adress, someone on the list may
know
>>it.I have 200B struts.
>>
>>How did the 120Y steering box go?
>>
>>Anyway, good luck, and death to bumpsteer.
>>
>>Damien.
>>
>>>From: "tod matthiesson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>>Subject: front end (long)
>>>Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 22:04:22 +1000
>>>
>>>Hi all, I am trying to find the best ride height for a 1600 that is
suited
>>>for street driving that doesnt cause the bane of all lowered 1600's bump
>>>steer. The best way to compare is to measure the distance
>>>from centre hub to guard lip so if youve got a tape measure handy could
>>>some
>>>of you post your measurements for comparisons, could u also list the
>struts
>>>etc you are runin. I beleive mine is way too low at the front and this
>>>combined with the offset lower control arm bolts has made a mess of the
>>>geometry ie lots of bump steer.
>>>The current setup is 240k struts, lowered springs(unknown brand) and
>sports
>>>inserts(unknown brand), offset lwr control arm bolts.
>>>The heights (guard to hub centre) are:
>>>Front Left: 310mm Rear Left: 320mm
>>>Front Right: 305mm Rear Right: 315mm
>>>Does anyone know the stock heights as im pretty sure the rear of mine
isnt
>>>far off stock. I am thinking i may try putting the stock control arm
>bolts
>>>back in and obtaining some 180b offset strut tops but im not sure if this
>>>will give a suitable amount of camber, anyone?. I recentley replaced the
>>>steering box with a 120y unit as mine was very sloppy due to the
excessive
>>>bump steer id guess, i also replaced all the tie rods, but i havent
>>>replaced
>>>the idler arm/bushings could this be another factor adding to the bump
>>>steer? I think i will need to obtain some strut spacers to correct the
>>>geometry otherwise. Thanx in advance.......Tod
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