I did this mod, but before I installed it I calculated how much higher the
pivot points were. They were exactly 10mm higher up. This still doesnt make
the 20mm that the crossmember was lowered but that along with the bumpsteer
spacers should do the trick.
zac
----- Original Message -----
From: andrew smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: lowered crossmember=bad handling
> 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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