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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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Finding my Mk4 Escort to be quite understeery lately.... any ideas on how to sort this out?

Running Spax shocks & -40mm springs, S2 front ARB, S2 LSD box, decent new tyres and all the bushes are good.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Understeer on power or off?

You could probably add a couple of adjustable TCA's to your list above which i hear helps no end (when set up properly)

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ade
any ideas on how to sort this out?
Yep



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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Lately ? As in all of a sudden Ade ?
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Doesn't feel like a sudden fault.... think I'm just noticing it more as I haven't driven the car in about six months though.

Just feels like it's lacking in front end grip when pushed hard into corners.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Are the shocks adjustable? I'd say tighten up the rears and soften the fronts and try again.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Sadly not adjustable!
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been over any potholes??? tracking could be out??

checked tyre pressures?? and any uneven tyre wear?
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Pressures good, no uneven wear..... I live in Scotland so I've been over about 3000 potholes just today, but the tracking doesn't feel out anyway! No pulls, but could be worth a try.
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