Tim
Your on the right track with your handling problem. By lowering the cross
member and hence the inner pivot points of the control arms you have induced
"bump steer". Lowered 1600's have bump steer induced by control arms
running horizontal or uphill to their outer pivot points, without adding to
the problem by further lowering the inner pivot points.
You need to raise those inner pivot points either by lifting the cross
member, or relocating the bolts higher in it. I would do as you suggested
and try to lower the engine on the cross member and lift the cross member
back to its original hight. The gain in steering control will make it well
worth it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Albany" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, 24 June 2001 0:17 AM
Subject: lowered crossmember=bad handling
> the reason for my resent questions regarding adjustable castor and
> camber bits is because my 1600 has a lowered crossmember by 20mm to
> fit the z24 motor under the bonnet. (has been like that for two years)
> I have been told that this bad handling is called bump steer and is
> caused by the lower control arms which are sitting level and slightly
> up.
> and i have been told they need to sit down below the cross member
> level plane for correct suspension operation and if this true how can
> be achieved
> i thought of shortening the cross member engine mounts to make the
> engine to sit lower that way
> I was told what by giving changing the castor and camber angles can
> give it better handling but i think that's just a band aid solution
> if possible i want it fixed for good so I can actually enjoy driving
> my datto again
>
> thanks in advance tim
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