Janey Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey Chaps (yes long time no speak ) After 2 years of non-ownership I've just got myself a 2001 Golf Cabriolet, which I believe has never seen a laser or even a bit of string It pulls, it wobbles & just simply doesn't feel right at all (although no obvious tyre wear) so I need to get it sorted but I'm having trouble finding someone I can trust as much as I do the WIM team, but although I would love to come up to Chesham it's not a practical option at the moment. So.......... I've found a local place here that has a Hunter machine and there's a few local STS/Stapletons one of which (East Grinstead) appears to be a 'trusted' centre for tyres but I'm not sure about Geo I'm also not sure exactly what adjustments there are on a Golf as I've never had one or anything like it before and the above lot appear to add charges per adjustment so any help would be greatly recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Welcome back little lady we have missed you and Bazza...... Tell us more about the vibration and pull.... The vibration Is it on the steering wheel what speed does it start What is the highest speed and can you drive through it until the vibration stops The pull If at low speed 10mph and hands free does the steering wheel creep to the left in increments If not can you feel energy from the pull you have to resist The 2001 Cab should have a rear I-beam so nothing is adjustable there. The front has camber adjusters fitted and has toe adjustment. The castor is fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey Tony, missed you too Yes there's minor vibration is through the steering wheel, to be honest it seems to be consistent at all speeds with no improvement over/under a certain mph - although to be honest I haven't taken it to 'the max' so I can't say if it stops after say 80mph The steering feels sloppy with no definition There is a definite pull to the left which increases under braking It probably doesn't help that every other car I've had has been set up to feel 100% 'planted' (with the exception of the 'trip switch' on the Eunos but that was deliberate ) and this one just doesn't have that feeling. It's been fully checked over mechanically so I know nothing is wrong there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 It's nice to see you on here Janey, been too long! You should know when it comes to geo's there is only one way and that's the WIM way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hey Rich LOL Yes I know (& I should know better ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 So there's vibration under 30mph? If yes that cannot be wheel balance. I'm concerned the pull is amplified under braking because that suggests a binding calliper or worn bushings..... Problem with a binding brake during inspection is they are cool so not binding, it needs a town run and a quick check straight after... In addition a binding brake can cause vibration at all speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Sorry Tony - Delayed reply - Just too much going on at the mo Front bearings; ball joints; discs; pads etc were replaced a few weeks back, so it wasn't down to binding. Quickly popped into an ATS at the weekend who did a few tweeks (it was all pretty way out), this improved it immediately and they also suggested moving one of the tyres (which had a different tread to the rest) from the front to the rear; did this later and improved it more (cheap poo tyres on it but they have loads (6mm) of tread left so loathed to get rid of them before I need to) It's still not perfect but it's a lot better than it was so when I get a chance (& can drive the distance) I'll get it up to Chesham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Good news she's a bit better now, i assume it was the toe angle that was out? Did that also sort out the pull? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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