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pisquano · Mar 10th, 2008, 12:18 AM

hi there
I replaced my 2 front tyres and had the alignment done..

prior to that I had the impression the car was slowly pointing right... after the job everything seemed fine BUT....

at times I still have the impression the car sliiiightly tends to go right...
how and what could I still check? maybe the camber?

any ideas? it's not major of coure but I just want to be 100% sure the car hasn't got a steering problem

NeuroBeaker · Mar 10th, 2008, 12:19 AM

The MINI does seem extremely responsive to road camber.

If you're driving on a Motorway, do you still get the same effect?

Darthbladerni · Mar 10th, 2008, 01:18 PM

Could be the camber on the road.

Infact, when your driving along with the car going straight, is your steering wheel slightly off??

Mine was when i first got mine alligned, it was a couple of degrees off to the right but i got it fixed. It made me think it was puling when it wasnt.

pisquano · Mar 10th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

Could be the camber on the road.

Infact, when your driving along with the car going straight, is your steering wheel slightly off??

Mine was when i first got mine alligned, it was a couple of degrees off to the right but i got it fixed. It made me think it was puling when it wasnt.

sorry can you elaborate?
when i drive on perfect straight and even road I have the impression it's fine..(I tried on a Tesco parking space which was flat)
I just notice that the majority of times when I have to correct the steering is because the car is going on the right.. 90% of the times... not a lot but still to the right..
how did you fix your problem? did you have another alignment done? did you fix the camber or something else?
thanks
Federico

pisquano · Mar 10th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)

The MINI does seem extremely responsive to road camber.

If you're driving on a Motorway, do you still get the same effect?

haven't driven on motorway only central london...

in fact when I drive on the left side of a "cambered" road the mini instantly leans to the left and viceversa...
but on flatter roads where it should stay central it really feels it's drifting to the right...
maybe Kwik fit didn't do the alignment properly?

Hugo · Mar 10th, 2008, 03:18 PM

i would check tyre pressures then check bushes in the suspensions arms then if their ok get the wheels realigned.

pisquano · Mar 10th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

i would check tyre pressures then check bushes in the suspensions arms then if their ok get the wheels realigned.

the front tyres are new so I would think pressure is fine.
What pressure should I have in the back tyres?
How do I get bushes checked?

thanks!

Hugo · Mar 10th, 2008, 03:55 PM

I would check them anyway, I run mine about 30-32psi.

Mechanic would check the bushes. Jack the car up and shake the wheel to see if theres any play in it.

pisquano · Mar 10th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

I would check them anyway, I run mine about 30-32psi.

Mechanic would check the bushes. Jack the car up and shake the wheel to see if theres any play in it.

I will ...also one day after changing them the run flat tyre indicator goes red (no flashing).
i thought it was normal after a change so I reset the system...

Hugo · Mar 10th, 2008, 04:24 PM

Mar 10th, 2008, 12:18 AM	#1
pisquano MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 23 Offline	am I going crazy? hi there I replaced my 2 front tyres and had the alignment done.. prior to that I had the impression the car was slowly pointing right... after the job everything seemed fine BUT.... at times I still have the impression the car sliiiightly tends to go right... how and what could I still check? maybe the camber? any ideas? it's not major of coure but I just want to be 100% sure the car hasn't got a steering problem

Mar 10th, 2008, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 5,749 Offline	The MINI does seem extremely responsive to road camber. If you're driving on a Motorway, do you still get the same effect? * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Mar 10th, 2008, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 2,427 Offline	Yep.

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Mar 10th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 1,794 Offline	Could be the camber on the road. Infact, when your driving along with the car going straight, is your steering wheel slightly off?? Mine was when i first got mine alligned, it was a couple of degrees off to the right but i got it fixed. It made me think it was puling when it wasnt.

Mar 10th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
pisquano MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original) Could be the camber on the road. Infact, when your driving along with the car going straight, is your steering wheel slightly off?? Mine was when i first got mine alligned, it was a couple of degrees off to the right but i got it fixed. It made me think it was puling when it wasnt. sorry can you elaborate? when i drive on perfect straight and even road I have the impression it's fine..(I tried on a Tesco parking space which was flat) I just notice that the majority of times when I have to correct the steering is because the car is going on the right.. 90% of the times... not a lot but still to the right.. how did you fix your problem? did you have another alignment done? did you fix the camber or something else? thanks Federico

Mar 10th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
pisquano MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original) The MINI does seem extremely responsive to road camber. If you're driving on a Motorway, do you still get the same effect? haven't driven on motorway only central london... in fact when I drive on the left side of a "cambered" road the mini instantly leans to the left and viceversa... but on flatter roads where it should stay central it really feels it's drifting to the right... maybe Kwik fit didn't do the alignment properly?

Mar 10th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 2,427 Offline	i would check tyre pressures then check bushes in the suspensions arms then if their ok get the wheels realigned.

Mar 10th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
pisquano MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) i would check tyre pressures then check bushes in the suspensions arms then if their ok get the wheels realigned. the front tyres are new so I would think pressure is fine. What pressure should I have in the back tyres? How do I get bushes checked? thanks!

Mar 10th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 2,427 Offline	I would check them anyway, I run mine about 30-32psi. Mechanic would check the bushes. Jack the car up and shake the wheel to see if theres any play in it.

Mar 10th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
pisquano MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) I would check them anyway, I run mine about 30-32psi. Mechanic would check the bushes. Jack the car up and shake the wheel to see if theres any play in it. I will ...also one day after changing them the run flat tyre indicator goes red (no flashing). i thought it was normal after a change so I reset the system...

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