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Old 11-18-2004, 05:10 PM
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car is driving like ****..

Car pulls to right when i acclereate ( not even hard). it also feels like its floating around.. what is the deal. ( car has 85000 miles, and original shocks and springs)

does it need an alignment?
new shocks?
new springs?
part of frame broken?
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Old 11-18-2004, 05:31 PM
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eh...

I would definitely have the alignment checked. My car drifted to the right before, but that was when my girl was pulling the car out and hopped a curb! Had it checked and fixed.... no frame damage lucky... She never can touch it again.

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Old 11-18-2004, 05:38 PM
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That's what you get for letting your girlfriend drive
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Old 11-18-2004, 05:50 PM
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lol ok i havent ever let my girl drive my car.. havent hopped curbs.. but i guess ill get alignment checked and oil changed this weekend.
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Old 11-19-2004, 06:31 AM
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Pulling to the right could be torque steer or alignment or balance/rotate wheels.
Time for new shocks/struts.
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:21 AM
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you really think struts and shocks would be necessary.. it seems like the problem is really only noticeable on my drive home .. in the morning the problem is very slight but at night it just seems like i have to turn the wheel a 1/4 of a turn to the left to counteract the action of the pull.? wtf
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by I30swimmer
Car pulls to right when i acclereate ( not even hard). it also feels like its floating around.. what is the deal. ( car has 85000 miles, and original shocks and springs)

does it need an alignment?
new shocks?
new springs?
part of frame broken?
At 85,000 miles, you should be seriously considering buying new shocks soon!!
When you say your car is floating around, your shocks are obviously worn out especially with that many miles, no doubt about it. I would check tire pressure and wear, do an alignment. New springs not needed unless that is on your wish list of mods. Frame broken, I doubt it, unless you hit something hard enough to cause significant damage. If you've been in a major accident, then definitely get your frame checked immediately.
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