I occasionally drive my MINI back and forth over a steel draw bridge on an interstate highway. The surface is steel grating. One crosses the lift section at speed, as in 55-65mph. Going one way, the MINI heels around a little and feels a little insecure. Going the other way (North), the car slews around quite a bit and feels VERY insecure. Other than when the car is on the grating, even on grooved pavement, the MINI feels very solid, secure, and well-aligned. My other cars take this bridge with a little more grace, albiet maybe a tad slower...
I've never really thought twice about it bridge with the other cars but the MINI wanders more like a motorcycle.
Here's the question: Should I suspect the alignment on the MINI or is this a "benefit" of the short wheelbase and tight suspension?
Hampton Roads folks, I'm speaking of the high-rise bridge on I-64 in Chesapeake.
Bob
