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Old 13-04-2008, 11:07 PM
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Default feels like im driving on ice...(need to find out asap)

since ive own my current mk4 it feels like your driving on ice..

theres loads of free play in the steering wheel before anythink happens..

and when im driving it just feels like ive got hardly no control over the car,

what could it be?

i want it to have a more positive/direct feel so what could i do?

as said above i need to know asap as i need to sorted for this sunday..(central day)

Old 13-04-2008, 11:59 PM
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Change the steering rack bushes, ball joints etc

All down to general wear and tear.
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Originally Posted by Nick.
Change the steering rack bushes, ball joints etc

All down to general wear and tear.

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wouldnt the cut springs give it shit handling?
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Track rod ends worn and incorrect toe settings
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Originally Posted by indycos
wouldnt the cut springs give it shit handling?
Not always no, cutting springs is actually a valid way of making them harder, and will lower the car, both of which generally are good for handling, obviously if you cut too much then its an issue though.
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Not always no, cutting springs is actually a valid way of making them harder, and will lower the car, both of which generally are good for handling, obviously if you cut too much then its an issue though.
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it doesnt even look that low TBH
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