Handling question
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Cruising
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From: fort Bragg NC
Handling question
I just recieved a lovely 01 silver 6spd coupe for my Birthday. When I step on the gas the car pulls left, I put the clutch in it falls to the right. What do you think anything wrong? I think maybe tie rods? I have 52000 miles on my car. Am I crazy?
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Racer
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From: Riverside California
Sounds like something loose or worn in the rear suspension/drive train.When torque applied rear shifts fore or aft creating a change of direction.Very possibly rear tie rods or control arms.I would jack up the rear and try to move the wheel in and out horizontaly.The smallest of movement can cause the car to change direction.
I agree an alignment shop familiar with corvettes should be capable of correcting this.
Just my 2!
I agree an alignment shop familiar with corvettes should be capable of correcting this.
Just my 2!
Safety Car
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From: Godfrey IL
Sounds like something loose or worn in the rear suspension/drive train.When torque applied rear shifts fore or aft creating a change of direction.Very possibly rear tie rods or control arms.I would jack up the rear and try to move the wheel in and out horizontaly.The smallest of movement can cause the car to change direction.
I agree an alignment shop familiar with corvettes should be capable of correcting this.
Just my 2!
I agree an alignment shop familiar with corvettes should be capable of correcting this.
Just my 2!
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Cruising
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From: fort Bragg NC
The traction control is on and the car will pull to left under normal acceleration. Standing start under acceleration will pull left. cruising and passing someone it pulls left. So, the dealer will put it on the alignment machine today. Thanks everyone.
