Hey Davo here are some things to check in the front to improve your problem
...
Possible causes
EXCESSIVE front toe in or toe out
Excessive Uneven caster setting
dead shockie or different bump rubbers
Front roll bar Miles to stiff
Regards Cameron
-----Original Message-----
From: "Davidson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, May 21, 2001 6:58
Subject: Re: front end (long) attn: Errol
>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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>>
>>
>>
>
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