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F355 veering to the left..common or not?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by lotusk, Aug 9, 2005.

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  1. lotusk

    lotusk Formula 3

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    #1 lotusk, Aug 9, 2005
    My 355 has just had a complete tracking done on its wheels (camber, toe, castor) and its set up is fine and yet whilst driving if I take my hands from the steering wheel the car has a tendancy to drift to the left...the tyres are fine and air pressures correct so I wonder if this is normal 355 behaviour and if anyone else experiences the same thing or does anyone know what can be done to stop this from happening.
     
  2. LetsJet

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    #2 LetsJet, Aug 9, 2005
    No, I don't think it is normal. Mine does not pull left.
     
  3. f355spider

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    #3 f355spider, Aug 9, 2005
    Me neither....
     
  4. spaghetti_jet

    spaghetti_jet Formula Junior

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    #4 spaghetti_jet, Aug 9, 2005
    is for sure no correct. My car does not do this either.
     
  5. goldyF355

    goldyF355 Formula 3

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    #5 goldyF355, Aug 9, 2005
    Never experienced this in mine during 1 year of driving, as well as after front tires replaced and re-aligned. never heard of this from any other 355 owner.

    Definately abnormal, must be a problem with either the tires or alignment/balancing. If you feel confident that those reasons dont apply, definately have it checked by a Ferrai tech..it aint worth skimping in this area...
     
  6. GrahamS

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    #6 GrahamS, Aug 9, 2005
    Mine doesn't do this either. Have you checked the suspension bushes for wear?
     
  7. Steve King

    Steve King F1 Rookie

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    #7 Steve King, Aug 9, 2005
    Sounds like they blew the alignment job. Take it back and tell them to fix it. Not normal
     
  8. Pantdino

    Pantdino Formula 3

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    #8 Pantdino, Aug 9, 2005
    No car will go straight indefinitely, but I assume you're saying the car pulls more than your other car(s). And pulling to the left is especially dangerous, as it would tend to move the car into oncoming traffic.

    Assuming the car doesn't have a bent frame / unibody from a wreck, the alignment is not correct yet.

    Take it back to whoever aligned it and tell them it's still pulling---they should be able to fix the problem
     
  9. bill365

    bill365 F1 Rookie

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    #9 bill365, Aug 9, 2005
    Seizing caliper?

    Bad tire?

    Neither would necessarily show up as obvious, during an alignment or quick inspection. But they both could create the problem you discribe.

    Or.... if you are in the UK it could be the crown in the road.

    Good luck!
     

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