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WENZOR007 · Sep 19th, 2002, 01:37 AM

I have read alot about minis pulling to the left. i have not heard anything about minis pulling to the right. I am having this problem with my MCS. i have just over 10k miles on it and it has gotten worst my dealership is going to try rotating the tires to see if that will cure it but i know it wont. someone please help. thanks Wen

KenL · Sep 19th, 2002, 02:59 AM

Have they considered checking the wheel alignment and wheel balance as well?

The Beastmaster · Sep 19th, 2002, 05:28 AM

Let me guess, you can coast in gear on a totally flat lane (no incline or crown), take your hands off the steering wheel and it slowly moves to the right. Under acceleration, the car pulls to the right and in a couple of seconds you are in the right lane. When shifting, you always have to correct the car by slightly turning left.

Had the very same problem on my Chili Cooper. Dealer checked the alignment and everything was up to spec. They rotated the tires and it helped a little. Next move was to change the struts, no difference. That and the engine stumble w/ AC on is why I no longer have the car and picked up a new S today!

alexcroft · Sep 19th, 2002, 06:16 AM

WENZOR007,

Have you always had a right pull (even if a light pull)?

alex.

Sejanus · Oct 12th, 2002, 04:34 AM

I just noticed it this morning, it felt like I was exerting just a touch too much pressure to keep the car going straight so I took my hands off the wheel and my MINI gradually moved to the right. Almost more of a drift than a pull, but definantely there just the same. Tested it on different roads, speeds, etc, still there. This is new. I've tested for a pull (thinking left of course) before and found nothing. Car has about 3500 miles on it. Hopefully it is just the alignment being a bit off.

WENZOR007 · Oct 12th, 2002, 03:18 PM

got tires rotated and balanced by dealer, all seems to be ok. slight drift. but better than pull. good for now.

NEMINI · Oct 12th, 2002, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by WENZOR007
got tires rotated and balanced by dealer, all seems to be ok. slight drift. but better than pull. good for now.

I assume you double checked tire pressures? to make sure they are correct for both sides

belason · Oct 16th, 2002, 03:34 PM

Did you ask the dealership to do a KDS check? What about getting the modified front suspension? Did you ask

Sep 19th, 2002, 01:37 AM	#1
WENZOR007 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 05:51 PM Posts: 105 Offline	Right PULL I have read alot about minis pulling to the left. i have not heard anything about minis pulling to the right. I am having this problem with my MCS. i have just over 10k miles on it and it has gotten worst my dealership is going to try rotating the tires to see if that will cure it but i know it wont. someone please help. thanks Wen

Sep 19th, 2002, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 5,071 Offline	Have they considered checking the wheel alignment and wheel balance as well? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Sep 19th, 2002, 05:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Beastmaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 03:51 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Let me guess, you can coast in gear on a totally flat lane (no incline or crown), take your hands off the steering wheel and it slowly moves to the right. Under acceleration, the car pulls to the right and in a couple of seconds you are in the right lane. When shifting, you always have to correct the car by slightly turning left. Had the very same problem on my Chili Cooper. Dealer checked the alignment and everything was up to spec. They rotated the tires and it helped a little. Next move was to change the struts, no difference. That and the engine stumble w/ AC on is why I no longer have the car and picked up a new S today! Cooper S, Dark Silver on Dark Silver Cooper, CVT, Pure Silver on Pure Silver 750il exhaust, intake & chip Euro 635 stroked, port & polish, RD suspension, aero, 17" RGPs 325i stock

Sep 19th, 2002, 06:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 01:51 AM Posts: 595 Offline	Right pull... WENZOR007, Have you always had a right pull (even if a light pull)? alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

Oct 12th, 2002, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
WENZOR007 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 05:51 PM Posts: 105 Offline	all pretty good got tires rotated and balanced by dealer, all seems to be ok. slight drift. but better than pull. good for now.

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Oct 12th, 2002, 04:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 4,325 Offline	I just noticed it this morning, it felt like I was exerting just a touch too much pressure to keep the car going straight so I took my hands off the wheel and my MINI gradually moved to the right. Almost more of a drift than a pull, but definantely there just the same. Tested it on different roads, speeds, etc, still there. This is new. I've tested for a pull (thinking left of course) before and found nothing. Car has about 3500 miles on it. Hopefully it is just the alignment being a bit off.

Oct 12th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	Re: all pretty good Quote: Originally posted by WENZOR007 got tires rotated and balanced by dealer, all seems to be ok. slight drift. but better than pull. good for now. I assume you double checked tire pressures? to make sure they are correct for both sides NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 16th, 2002, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
belason MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Did you ask the dealership to do a KDS check? What about getting the modified front suspension? Did you ask

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