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Re: driving/alignment problems; dumb bitch bmw




On Wed, 17 May 2000 23:47:15 -0400 "Foxx (in a box)"
<foxxinabox@core.com> writes:

>steering wheel is odd. it used to have a little 2° turn to the left. now
>it's a 10° turn to the right. in addition to that, there is a bad pull
>to the left now, and the drivers side front wheel screams like a banshee
>when i turn left (no problem turning right). nothing looks bent, though
>my struts are definitely shot now. pissed me off. anyway, anyone have
>any advice (besides to get the '85 fixed up to drive)?


Your camber changed under hard braking. When camber changes, the toe also
changes which is why the tire squeals. You might have the camber bolts
loose on one or both sides. Get it aligned and your problems should be
solved. 


Shawn Meze
86' Jetta GLi 8V                   84' Scirocco 8V <--NEW
82' Scirocco GTi -FSP 30-   81' future "Project Scirocco FSP"
The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and best looking Scirocco in all of San
Diego!
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