My car pulls to the right, what to do?
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My car pulls to the right, what to do?
Just as it says, my car pulls, I don't know why. It only has 3400 miles on it. I have scraped the wheel on the right side a little, can this be the cause? I have taken it to the several dealers with the same outcome, "it's dead on, man!." I'm also being told that it may be the tire.
I know a buddy that has a Z06 that has the same problem. He has visited more than 3 dealers, he has also seen tires come off and on with the same results.
What's my problem guys?
P.S.-It's been doing it before any mod to the car.
I know a buddy that has a Z06 that has the same problem. He has visited more than 3 dealers, he has also seen tires come off and on with the same results.
What's my problem guys?
P.S.-It's been doing it before any mod to the car.
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
Ask for a alignment print out and post the setting or fax them to me (225) 293-8575. I'll be glad a take and look and give you some advice.
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
I don't know but maybe you should check your brake caliper...it might not be disengaging right after you let off the brkes....does it pull when you brake only...while driving?....alignment maybe?...
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Vic@FishersAutomotive:
<strong>Ask for a alignment print out and post the setting or fax them to me (225) 293-8575. I'll be glad a take and look and give you some advice.
Vic</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I do have it! I'll fax it to you tomorrow. I don't have a camera to post it. The front right side is off, because of the tire. This is their(dealer) conclusion after testing my car for alignment. Thanks for your help!!
<strong>Ask for a alignment print out and post the setting or fax them to me (225) 293-8575. I'll be glad a take and look and give you some advice.
Vic</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I do have it! I'll fax it to you tomorrow. I don't have a camera to post it. The front right side is off, because of the tire. This is their(dealer) conclusion after testing my car for alignment. Thanks for your help!!
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
Start with simple things like the tire pressure. Are all four tires set at the same pressure. Also are you sure that it isn't just the "crown" of the road that is giving you the pull to the right sensation. Most road are sloped to the right for water run off. I would take the car to a flat parking lot. Line the nose of the car up with an object at the other end of the parking lot. Make sure your wheel is straight when you start out. Driving slowly (hard acceleration can make the car pull) make your way toward the other end of the parking lot. Does the object stay in the same position relative to your hoodline that you were looking at or has it moved to the left side of your winsheild as the car pulled right.
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
Once I bought a new car (Mazda RX7) that pulled to one side from day one. The dealer checked the alignment a couple of times and it was spot on. I had it checked at another place too. Again, dead on. We finally swapped the tires to the opposite sides. The car pulled the other way. It was determined that one tire had a slipped belt. It was replaced under warranty and the car tracked straight ever after.
Could be your problem.
If the problem is only very minor I'd tell 'em to align it so that it should pull ever so slightly to the left. Maybe that'll get you going straight. Or, you could air the right tires up to 33-35 and drop the left tires to 28-30. I know, that isn't exactly the right thing to do but if you need a temporary fix it will help.
Could be your problem.
If the problem is only very minor I'd tell 'em to align it so that it should pull ever so slightly to the left. Maybe that'll get you going straight. Or, you could air the right tires up to 33-35 and drop the left tires to 28-30. I know, that isn't exactly the right thing to do but if you need a temporary fix it will help.
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
If the caster is off, it will pull to that side. If not, try Colonels advice.
Caster split= pulling
Combination of too much toe, and too much camber = darty
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Caster split= pulling
Combination of too much toe, and too much camber = darty
Hope that helps <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
I'll be posting up my alignment sheet later today...
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Re: My car pulls to the right, what to do?
Hey guys, I don't know how to get the picture up. Can I send it to one you guys and post it?
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