alignment and drifting
#1
Re: GK tib brake upgrade !
Ok, so I have been having a problem with the Tib drifting left. At first I thought it was a front end camber issue, but after realigning the front end at 1.5* neg and 1/8" toe in (left and right) the drift was still there. I went away for a couple weeks for the AF and on the drive home, it seriously felt like the cars thrust angle was off. So I double checked the alignment specs from the shop, and the rear toe was -0.2* L and -.03* R. I didn't think this was enough to cause my drift problem but when I changed the right rear toe, sure enough the drift switch from left to right. So I got the right toe as close as I could but I gotta take it to the shop and have them match 'em really well. There is no real point, just wanting to share...maybe someone else will have a similar thing they can't figure out. Especially you autocross folks who are constantly fiddling with your suspension.
#2
Re: GK tib brake upgrade !
so your drifting to the left when driving down the freeway??
i drift to the right. and my alignment is pretty good. (ever since i hit a curb 2 yrs ago). i checked everything under for bent components and found nothing. sorry i cant help ya out but ....
im right there witcha lol.gif
i drift to the right. and my alignment is pretty good. (ever since i hit a curb 2 yrs ago). i checked everything under for bent components and found nothing. sorry i cant help ya out but ....
im right there witcha lol.gif
#3
Re: Cigarette Lighter not working.
actually it (the drift) isn't speed dependent...which in hind-sight should have told me it was the rear alignment, not the front.
I suspect I will need new control arm bushings before long, what with the warranty having expired.
I suspect I will need new control arm bushings before long, what with the warranty having expired.
#4
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Washington D.C.
Vehicle: Hyundai Tiburon FX
Re: GK tib brake upgrade !
i hit the curb too... sucks doesn't it?
i had drifting but it had to do with one tire being custom sized. was fun in the snow!! but dangerous in the rain and sleet.
i had drifting but it had to do with one tire being custom sized. was fun in the snow!! but dangerous in the rain and sleet.