Maybe one of the early model crossmembers with the raised pivot point might
help.
Andrew Smith
Terry Rudd wrote:
> Tim,
>
> What you've done doesn't necessarily result in bad handling rather it
> induces bump steer - some would say that's the same thing but I tend to
> disagree. What may be worth a though to remedy your situation is to fit
> spacers at the bottom of the strut. seeing as your xmember is lowered by
> only 20mm this should be in range to correct the lower control arm angles.
>
> Errol may have some of these that would be suitable and also some advice for
> you.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tim Albany
> Sent: Sunday, 24 June 2001 12:18
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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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