Steering Problem

[6pistons]

Hi guys,

I am writing in to enquire for some advice. I hope you guys can bear with me. Advance thanks.

I accidentally smack my front wheel onto a kerb yesterday and now, it seems that when I steer, the action seems to be "lagging" - it is not as tight as before. Eg. it used to take about half a steering wheel turn to execute a simple turn. But now, it requires three quarters of a turn from the steering wheel to execute the same simple turn.

The funny thing is that after checking with the people at Centreline Suspension, they mentioned that there was nothing wrong with the steering - the toe of the front wheels are all right.

In addition, physically, I can't see any abnormality except for a little dent and scratch on my front rim.

However, I definitely find the steering action different as compared to before the incident.

Is there such a thing as my steering column being loose? How do i go about adjusting my steering wheel "tightness" or reduce the amount of turning required?

Btw, after the incident, I can only manage about one and a quarter full lock on my steering wheel both left and right. Is this suppose to be correct?

I thought that my car should have 2 whole full locks? I am driving an R32 GTST.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

[RBN1]

i strongly suggest that you take your car and get someone to take a look at control arms radius rods etc as its very easy to damage. Your steering rack should also be checked out too. Its very easy to damage the double wishbone suspension on these cars.

[R31Nismoid]

Centreline Suspension.

Lipton Drive on Thomastown.

Take you car there, ask for chris, tell him Ash with the R31 reccomended to come down.

You wont get stuffed around there, honest answers with no :bs!:

He's worked on many guys cars here and all are happy

[DJ_L3ThAL]

he's already been there.. see his post LOL

just tell chris at centreline EXACTLY what you've posted here and im sure he will find whats wrong

[NRB]

Ash, his initial message says they've already checked it and can't pinpoint a problem.

[6pistons]

Thanks guys... Will do a more thorough check after my exams....

Currently the car seems to be responding fine... maybe it is my paranoia.....

Ash, his initial message says they've already checked it and can't pinpoint a problem.

[Daz]

Just wondering if anyone else knows of good suspension specialists

[R31Nismoid]

Meh, i didnt read the post... if someone has a problem just go see Chris.

He is the best in Melb.

If he says there is nothing wrong, then there is nothing wrong