Re: front end mystery

[Kevin Collins <kevinc@flashcom.net>]

Kevin wrote:
 
> bring it to my house so can I drive it! :)

One of these days before too long I'll have it at Jack Murphy (er Qualcomm)
for an Auto-x.. you're welcome to drive it then..
 
> Well what specs did the alignment monkey set it to? he should know how to
> get the steering wheel straight if he has half a brain. The only reason it
> wouldn't be possible is if your car has the non-adjustable left tie rod-end
> which I think VW should've dropped before the 16v's! If it's the
> non-adjustable one you should get an adjustable 'upgrade' tie rod end and
> get it realigned. 

I dunno if I've got the older end or not.. Mike?  I already had Mike pull
the wheel and straighten it.. of course it wound up too far the other
direction, my fault.. no matter, I'm gonna have it realigned by Ron Wood's
guy after I get new tires next week..

> on a long shot(dont think it'll affect your situation, but..), check the
> steering rack boots. 

Pretty sure one or both of them were just replaced.. I'll get to the bottom
of this!  I must say, the new suspension setup is STRICTLY MONEY.  Not at
all uncomfortable (took it to Santa Barbara for Xmas with the girlfriend,
she agreed the ride was plenty comfy) and the mofo handles like a go-kart and
goes like a scalded monkey on crystal meth.....   :0

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Kevin Collins
Huntington Beach, CA
'86.5 Scirocco 16V 2.0
'97 GTI VR6

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