hbutler
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My fabia is pulling to the left quite dramatically when acclerating. It generally drifts to the left when at a steady speed, but when i accelerate it excentuates it. Ive had the tracking done, and now 4 wheel geometry thingy.
I was given a printout to show how the wheels are aligned, and the only one thats a bit out is the n/s/r wheel doesnt toe in, whereas the o/s/r wheel does. I have no idea if that could cause it to pull to the left so much.
Ive hpi'd the car, and its all clear.Theres also no signs of impact underneath or on any suspension component. The front wheels have about 1.3-1.4 degrees of camber, dont know if that would affect anything though.
Its on coilovers, with 205/40/17 tyres if that helps
I can post the geometry results on here if anyone can make sense of them?
Help pleeeeease 
[Edited on 06-01-2010 by hbutler]
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FAZ
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im no rexpert, but could it be something else?
stickin brake
worn tyre
differeing tyyre types
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hbutler
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quote:
Originally posted by FAZ
im no rexpert, but could it be something else?
stickin brake
worn tyre
differeing tyyre types
Both front tyres are the same, and both about 6-7mm. Brake, yeah possibly, i will check for any excess heat etc from the n/s/f wheel next time after a journe y
Please keep the ideas coming
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gavin18787
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steering rack?
Loads of people were having trouble with ctrs on another forum causing this
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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hbutler
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
steering rack?
Loads of people were having trouble with ctrs on another forum causing this
Really? excess play or something? Will check if racks are a common to go on fabias
I breifly checked the track rods when i was up in the air the other day, looked straight by eye and couldnt feel any play to speak of
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pow
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Track rods alright?
My Ibiza (same car underneth) had a bent trackrod.
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Kevxx
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Double check your engine mounts also
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Cossie
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have you tried swap front tires ?
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hbutler
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Pow-did it cause your ibiza to pull to one side really badly?ive had a look at the track rods and they look fine, no idea of any other way to check them other than by eye
I swapped the tyres back to front the other day, it didnt change anything though.
Havent checked engine mounts, but there is quite alot of vibration when its idling
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Kevxx
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if you wanna check your rack, have both front wheels off the ground, and shack your steering wheel.
Wheres the vibration coming from, try source it !
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jay26
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The front suspension arm rear bushes split causing this
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by hbutler
Pow-did it cause your ibiza to pull to one side really badly?ive had a look at the track rods and they look fine, no idea of any other way to check them other than by eye
I swapped the tyres back to front the other day, it didnt change anything though.
Havent checked engine mounts, but there is quite alot of vibration when its idling
Yeah, it used to drive me insane, was constantly steering right.
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hbutler
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quote:
Originally posted by jay26
The front suspension arm rear bushes split causing this
Its got cupra bushes fitted, but will be getting them checked just in case.
Ill also be checking the track rods and lower arms again. I had a quick look at them the other day, they looked straight. Last resort is to start changing parts over and seeing if they make any difference
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