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Discussion in '348/355' started by TheDrivenMan, Dec 20, 2014.

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  1. TheDrivenMan

    TheDrivenMan Rookie

    Feb 19, 2013
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    #1 TheDrivenMan, Dec 20, 2014
    Hello all

    I'm still getting to know my 1990 348ts.

    I noticed on my pre-purchase test drive that the car would pull to the side when accelerating and then pull the other direction if I came off the throttle quickly. I noticed one rear tire had more wear than the other, and thought that could be the cause. I have now changed the wheels to 360 wheels with nearly new tires, and it still does the same thing.

    Has anyone else had this problem?

    Thank you
     
  2. GerryD

    GerryD Formula 3

    May 5, 2010
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    #2 GerryD, Dec 20, 2014
    You have an alignment problem and possibly a tie rod end is toast.
     
  3. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 fatbillybob, Dec 20, 2014
    Check your suspension. Sounds like something is loose. These cars are 25 years old and most on the original rubber suspension bushings. A disintegrated bushing can do that.
     
  4. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    #4 plugzit, Dec 20, 2014
    Rear suspension likely in direction (left side) of on-throttle turn. Possible bearing, probable bushing.
     
  5. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #5 bundas, Dec 20, 2014
    my bet
     
  6. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2007
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    #6 Kaivball, Dec 21, 2014
    Lose tie rod.

    Kai
     
  7. TheDrivenMan

    TheDrivenMan Rookie

    Feb 19, 2013
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    #7 TheDrivenMan, Dec 21, 2014
    Thank you gents. Heading to the alignment shop ASAP.
     
  8. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #8 Mitch Alsup, Dec 21, 2014
    It is not just alignments (although it could be) it may also have to do with the corner weighting.
     
  9. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 Kaivball, Dec 21, 2014
    I had the exact problem on my Tesla. The adjustment screw on the inner tie rod was lose and let the rear wheel toe move in and out under heavy acceleration and deceleration.
     
  10. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2007
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    #10 Kaivball, Dec 21, 2014
    That caused the CSR to swerve left and right.

    Kai
     
  11. driveitdaily

    driveitdaily Formula 3

    Jul 20, 2013
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    #11 driveitdaily, Dec 21, 2014
    Bushings


    1994 ferrari 348 spider , third owner purchased may 2013 w/ 27804 miles
     

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