MondeoGhiaX Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 hi chaps, hope you are keeping well. 1998 Mondeo 2.0. if i drive over a manhole cover (or drain cover) while accelerating, the steering seems to go all "twitchy" and i have to fight to keep the car straight. it almost feels like the front wheel is losing grip and you can sense the wheel slipping and the engine revs rising a bit. its quite disconcerting at speed, and something ive never really noticed before in any other car ive owned. ive got 4 new tyres and had the alignment done recently, but the problem existed before this and afterwards. is there an explanation for this phenomenon? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 hi chaps, hope you are keeping well. 1998 Mondeo 2.0. if i drive over a manhole cover (or drain cover) while accelerating, the steering seems to go all "twitchy" and i have to fight to keep the car straight. it almost feels like the front wheel is losing grip and you can sense the wheel slipping and the engine revs rising a bit. its quite disconcerting at speed, and something ive never really noticed before in any other car ive owned. ive got 4 new tyres and had the alignment done recently, but the problem existed before this and afterwards. is there an explanation for this phenomenon? thanks. them manhole covers have no grip it probably is the tyre loosing grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 FWD-v-acceleration-v-drains-v-weight transition= Exactly what you describe. It's unnerving to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m8tte Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 are all the bushes ok?? ford usually have not very long lasting ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 You should try hitting them on a m/bike.........= wake up time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 You should try hitting them on a m/bike.........= wake up time. Don't i know it .... I think white line and drain positions are designed by bike bodyshops...... Minimum grip, maximum profit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 You should try hitting them on a m/bike.........= wake up time. you should try hitting a snow drift across the autobahn whilst overtaking a juggernaut at 120 .......does more than wake you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MondeoGhiaX Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 i'm just surprised ive never noticed it before. maybe i used to drive around the manholes, and now i've just got lazy. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 i'm just surprised ive never noticed it before. maybe i used to drive around the manholes, and now i've just got lazy. thanks. Just to add doubt to the thread... A negative toe position will dramatically amplify the problem.....How dependable was the Alignment you had done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MondeoGhiaX Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 if you have a magnifying glass, you could have a look at the alignment report: http://mysite.orange.co.uk/toffeeandfudge/.../2-picture3.jpg if this isnt a reputable garage, then i'd like to know what is. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 if you have a magnifying glass, you could have a look at the alignment report: http://mysite.orange.co.uk/toffeeandfudge/.../2-picture3.jpg if this isnt a reputable garage, then i'd like to know what is. cheers. The report is very good..... I would tick them as "reputable" ..........In fact they should be put in a frame since very few work to the 10th/mm rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 You should try hitting them on a m/bike.........= wake up time. you should try hitting a snow drift across the autobahn whilst overtaking a juggernaut at 120 .......does more than wake you up Pah......thats easy on 4 wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 You should try hitting them on a m/bike.........= wake up time. you should try hitting a snow drift across the autobahn whilst overtaking a juggernaut at 120 .......does more than wake you up Pah......thats easy on 4 wheels. Even better with sixteen wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Can only do 56 mind you the ones pre governed are intresting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Can only do 56 mind you the ones pre governed are intresting Why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Have you ever been in a lorry doing 80+ its scary to say the least, i like speed but not in a 20 ton box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Have you ever been in a lorry doing 80+ its scary to say the least, i like speed but not in a 20 ton box. Recently i have suffered several lateral G's thanks to jon..... Scared skit-less by Maneesh who wanted to prove "roundabouts" revolve around his GS, and i have experienced Wozza's SC IS200's ability to wobble my cheeks (face+arse).... Nevertheless i fear a 20 ton hindrance from behind would take precedence..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I've had the thing lift off all wheels one side in gale force winds across the moors, explain that to the transport depot. Er.... you need to order a door mirror Why did you get a bit close to something? Er no........the lorry fell on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I've had the thing lift off all wheels one side in gale force winds across the moors, explain that to the transport depot. Er.... you need to order a door mirror Why did you get a bit close to something? Er no........the lorry fell on it. What are you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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