car pulling to the right

[mikethatcher]

Anyone help ? when i accelerate the car pulls to the right, when i ease off it pulls back to the left, ive had the basic tracking done and it was towing in by 2%. had that done but still the same

[Crockel]

Alignment sounds the most likely. I had the full set up when my car was last in for a service and was amazed how much it improved things. You ideally need a Subaru specialist or a decent alignment centre to do it for you. I would probably avoid the majority of the 'national chains'.

[mikethatcher]

Thanks Crockel , Alignment is my first port of call then. I know a good local garage that does geometry testing.

[Megaman]

Do the works on the wheels:

-balance all 4 wheels
-laser geometry 4wheel alignment
-tracking

should correct all your problems or at least highlight if there is a problem somewhere.

[mikethatcher]

Thanks for all the advice, will let you know the outcome. didnt think about the wheel balance, had new tyres about 3 months ago.

[Megaman]

missed off my list to check tyres wear is even i.e. you havent got 4mm on one side and 7mm tred on the other side - makes a big difference if u have a puncture and stick a new one on

[WR 1mposter]

Mike I've got some geometry sdetting for fast road somewhere will try to find it for you !

[WR 1mposter]

[Daz]

hi sounds more likely you have a worn bush or something loose allowing your wheel to pull forward under acceleration and fall back when you ease off .

[mikethatcher]

I looked at the front bushes, off side did have very slight movement. will try geometry first, hopefully it will sort it, if not new bushes required.


Thanks Martin for the settings aswell....

[WR 1mposter]

I looked at the front bushes, off side did have very slight movement. will try geometry first, hopefully it will sort it, if not new bushes required.


Thanks Martin for the settings aswell....

Mike just remebered yoiu haver o.e. suspension, so best not use the geometry setting as severe, perhaps 1.5 on the front 1.0 on the rear

[asperformance]

just a daft one but are all of your pressures correct?? this is often over looked.......

[MaverickUK82]

I remember seeing an email on this site somewhere from someone from Prodrive, to Subaru, with the correct and specific geometry settings for the WR1 - anyone know where it is - has a quick browse and not finding it...

[CAVEMAN]

I remember seeing an email on this site somewhere from someone from Prodrive, to Subaru, with the correct and specific geometry settings for the WR1 - anyone know where it is - has a quick browse and not finding it...

I think that was Mega, and getting KT Green to confirm the geometry from Prodrive.

There are lots of different topics and each person has their own preference to the settings. IMHO the standard ones are not the best for out and out handling, not agressive enough on the front turn in for me.

[Megaman]

Still got the prodrive settings i got charged for if you want them?

[mikethatcher]

Still got the prodrive settings i got charged for if you want them?

That would be helpful, thanks

[Cozzy 481]

Sounds like Mega is gonna want some dosh for the info!!

[Megaman]

Yer its going to cost ya big style!

[brenmyster]

also try swapping front right with back right....I had the same problem today after having BC coilovers fitted and its solved the same problem...sounds simple but it worked ....good luck !

[Chris 280]

i used the setting kindly supplied by mega,on standard set up and works good for me ,although the garage said because they were not the stred setting for an sti they could not garantee the wear on the tires ,but wear seems fine so far on mine

[mikethatcher]

Thanks Everyone, lots to think about

[Cozzy 481]

No Probs Mike ....Thats £150 please,payment in gold coins will be fine!

[MaverickUK82]

Mines going in for a service mid July.

What do you expect the cost to be for a full geometry set up, as per Mega's settings, would cost?

[CAVEMAN]

The price should be the same regardless of setting. They just keep tweaking until they hit the numbers you want.

However, stock suspension on fixed bolts might not give you enough room to play with, so they might have to put in some adjustable camber bolts. If you have coilovers with top mounts then they can play with these also.

[Megaman]

No Probs Mike ....Thats £150 please,payment in gold coins will be fine!

Oi I paid for the settings I should get a cut!

[CAVEMAN]

Just to add to the confusion...these are my settings

Toe = 0 all round (it also stayed at 0 during spring compression testing too)
Front Camber = -2 degs 15 secs
Rear Camber = -1 degs 30 secs

A load more front camber than recommended but other than that it is the same all round. Gives a great turn in (to try get rid of the dreaded understeer) but can be a little twitchy when all you want to do is relax and cruise.

Feels great though when peddling hard.

[mikethatcher]

No Probs Mike ....Thats £150 please,payment in gold coins will be fine!

Got some chocolate gold coins, will they do ?

[mikethatcher]

G.S Auto tech Are charging £65 plus vat for a geometry set up. not sure if that includes adjustments aswell.

[CAVEMAN]

G.S Auto tech Are charging £65 plus vat for a geometry set up. not sure if that includes adjustments aswell.

I should imagine it will do yeah.

More than likely it won't be as per Mega's settings and defo not mine...so will require adjustment anyhow.

£65 is actually pretty reasonable, just make sure it is for the entire job, and not just per hour! 1 stuck nut, and your buggerd. Cue McTiddler's dogging comments!

[mikethatcher]

Well i had my geometry set today, back wheels were out, but still got that bloody pulling to the right, wishbone bushes were £104 each from subaru....rip off, local garage, who knows a bit about subarus suggested Anti lift kit... Fingers Crossed.