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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 709821" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>Wow... new life in my 16-year old ride.... zipping around nicely.</p><p></p><p>What happened?</p><p></p><p>Well, there was a noise from the right front wheel, so I had it checked out, thinking it was probably some bush issue. It would 'clunk' when I turn, esp on incline.</p><p></p><p>Turned out, the steering rack was loose. My guy had it tightened slightly, which seems to have fixed the noise.</p><p></p><p>But as a bonus, the car felt A LOT more responsive. More crisp feedback, if u know what I mean, I can point the nose more accurately and sharply. </p><p></p><p>Going straight also felt better. I did not expect that.</p><p></p><p>I am guessing, it makes sense that when the steering rack was loose, some energy is lost as things moved about, aside from dulling the feedback. When re-tightened, the sharpness and responsiveness returned. </p><p></p><p>Simple tweak, but so beneficial... So, check your steering rack from time-to-time.</p><p></p><p>Don't overdo it though, or else the steering won't spring back to straight when you let go after a turn.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 709821, member: 113"] Wow... new life in my 16-year old ride.... zipping around nicely. What happened? Well, there was a noise from the right front wheel, so I had it checked out, thinking it was probably some bush issue. It would 'clunk' when I turn, esp on incline. Turned out, the steering rack was loose. My guy had it tightened slightly, which seems to have fixed the noise. But as a bonus, the car felt A LOT more responsive. More crisp feedback, if u know what I mean, I can point the nose more accurately and sharply. Going straight also felt better. I did not expect that. I am guessing, it makes sense that when the steering rack was loose, some energy is lost as things moved about, aside from dulling the feedback. When re-tightened, the sharpness and responsiveness returned. Simple tweak, but so beneficial... So, check your steering rack from time-to-time. Don't overdo it though, or else the steering won't spring back to straight when you let go after a turn. Enjoy! [/QUOTE]
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