vs steering issues

[despo]

been noticing the steering in my car has been fairly average... its lowered with new shocks and had a wheel alingment but tends to steer to the left and feels really lose..
is this just how a vs feels or could their be an issue??
cheers guys

[hako]

If it has low profile tyres it will follow the camber of the road and pull to the left, however if it feels loose I'd check the tierod and rack ends for play although whoever did your wheel alignment should have done this already and reported and worn items. Good Luck.,

[despo]

mmm cheers mate

[IBLOWN]

Change your radius rod bushes.

[WAFFEN SS]

I had the bolts that hold the steering rack to the cross member come loose. Camber made a difference on mine to as I screwd it right in trying to fit big mags that dident rub the inner gard.
If you dont no or want to touch anything take it back to the wheel alignment place and get them to have a look and go over there work, try somwhere different aswell just incase the first place is mucking you around.

[despo]

yer ill get it all changed when i get it serviced next in the next few months... mmm was thinking tat if i should try another place but been going to them for a while and wouldnt think they would rip me off or anything

[BlackVXGTS]

Take it back to the place that did your wheel alignment and get them to redo it. Did they also replace your shocks and springs? What you describe is not normal. Service places are only as good as the people that work there (who change over time), how they are feeling on the day etc. I presume you have a solid rear axle? If so do you have an adjustable panhard rod. If not you need to get one otherwise your rear suspension camber will be incorrect which may cause at least part of your problem. Also you may think it's pulling to one side because they haven't centered the steering wheel correctly.

[AqaumarineVR]

When a wheel alignment is done,it is always adjusted a fraction to the left,so when you let go of the wheel(eg-if you fall asleep at wheel),it will pull left.If you have low series tyres,this can make it feel worse,and depending on the camber/wheel ruts on the road,it will pull left and "tram line".
You can do a couple of things to check(basic stuff)
-make sure the wheel nuts are torqued up coreectly
-place your steering wheel dead centre,and see how your wheels are pointing(there may be too much/not enough toe out on 1 of the wheels
-If your mechanically minded,throw the car on ramps/chassis stands,and have a look around,make sure bolts/nuts are tight and torqued up where needed,see if any bushes are split or leaking
-if the car is alot lower then stock,throw a adjustable panhard rod in the arse,as the diff pushes out left(as stated above)
When i got the Pedders Coilovers put in my XR8 not long ago,iy used to pull to the left really(as in 90* when you let go of the wheel),due to the car being so low,stiff in the suspension and stiff in the tires,we spent alot of time dialling out the severity of it pulling.nafter 6 wheel alignments,it is spot on now

[despo]

thanks for the info guys yer solid rear axle mate didnt realise i would need one of them might have to look into it. but ill get my mechanic to check it in the next month when i get it serviced and let u guys know if there is anything wrong

[despo]

yer when i was installing my new shocks noticed my bushes were looking gone do they make tat much difference tho??
and the adjustable panhard rod Wat do they do and are they easy to install and wats a good brand??
currently in the car i have Monroe shortened gt sport shocks and struts with king springs sL
cheers

[QuickVRII95]

By Lowering Your Car With Larger Rims... You Have Put Out The Geometry Of The Car... The Control Arms Need To Be Changed, As The Ball Joint Would Of Gone Soft Now &/or Shifted + Bushes Have Now Moved Out Of Their Original Position.. Because The Angle IS Different..
(Not Talking About The Tie-Rod Ends Either...)
But Change The Tie-Rods Ends Too, If They Are Soft.. Ones With Grease Nipples On The Bottom (So You Can Firm Them Up If Needed - I Would & Have On My VRII..) I Have A Four Hole Adjustable Racing Anti-Sway Bar Fitted Too Though...