I know that tech has said that those of us who have lowering springs need to get adjustable tie rod ends to compensate for bump steer..
HOWEVER, on my Q there is no more bump steer than on any brand new car ive driven... it certainly is not dangerous (since theres really no bump steer to speak of)...
So is there really any reason why to get these things with a mild 1.5in or so drop (i dont think the CA customs actually drop 2 inches) other than to correct for bump steer?
Im interested ot see if any others have that problem... Im wondering if its due to my alignment, with high caster, low camber (slightly under -1*) or what....
Adjustable Tie Rods- Needed?
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Tein springs?
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Re: (elwesso)
I'll bet if you put the lowered Q on an alignment machine and set the toe correctly and lift the body 1-3" with a jack the toe will change if 4 guys stand on the front the toe will change.
Just because you can't feel the few degrees of steering change doesn't mean it's not there!
Symptom Cure Symptom 1. Toes out in compression and in on rebound all in one direction. Cure 1. Decrease shim on outer tie rod or lower the inner tie rod. Symptom 2. Toes in on compression and out in rebound all in one direction. Cure 2. More shim at outer tie rod or raise the inner tie rod. Symptom 3. Always toes in both compression and rebound. Cure 3. Lengthen the tie rod as it is too short. Symptom 4. Always toes out on compression and rebound. Cure 4. Shorten tie rod as it is too long. Symptom 5. Toes out on compression, then in on rebound and then starts back towards out with more rebound travel. Cure 5. Less shim at outer tie rod and shorten tie rod. Symptom 6. Toes in on compression, then moves out on rebound and then starts back towards in with more rebound travel.
Just because you can't feel the few degrees of steering change doesn't mean it's not there!
Symptom Cure Symptom 1. Toes out in compression and in on rebound all in one direction. Cure 1. Decrease shim on outer tie rod or lower the inner tie rod. Symptom 2. Toes in on compression and out in rebound all in one direction. Cure 2. More shim at outer tie rod or raise the inner tie rod. Symptom 3. Always toes in both compression and rebound. Cure 3. Lengthen the tie rod as it is too short. Symptom 4. Always toes out on compression and rebound. Cure 4. Shorten tie rod as it is too long. Symptom 5. Toes out on compression, then in on rebound and then starts back towards out with more rebound travel. Cure 5. Less shim at outer tie rod and shorten tie rod. Symptom 6. Toes in on compression, then moves out on rebound and then starts back towards in with more rebound travel.