Steering Wheel Alignment
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Drifting
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From: Apopka FL
Steering Wheel Alignment
Can it just get out of alignment. I just recently had new tires and an alignment job done. On my drive down to Palm Bay to autocross today, I noticed that my steering wheel was not centered with the tires. After autocrossing, it seems even more out of whack. Is this my imagination or can it get worse? I will take it back to the alignment shop, but just wondering what is happening.
Also, I accidently hit the windshield wipers, but stopped them after 1 swipe. They did not go all the way down. They stopped about 1-2 inches from where they should. Drove all day at the autocross, back and forth from Palm Bay and just as I am pulling in at home, they go down.
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Also, I accidently hit the windshield wipers, but stopped them after 1 swipe. They did not go all the way down. They stopped about 1-2 inches from where they should. Drove all day at the autocross, back and forth from Palm Bay and just as I am pulling in at home, they go down.
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Re: Steering Wheel Alignment (00TORCHCOUPE)
You probably should go back to your alignment place. They should be able to center your steering wheel. If it changed and got worse, I would be concerned that maybe something didn't get tightened properly. Getting the off center steering wheel happens once in a while, but the changing part would concern me the most.
Your wiper problem is a mystery to me.
Your wiper problem is a mystery to me.
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Re: Steering Wheel Alignment (00TORCHCOUPE)
If the toe adjustment isn't done correctly, the steering wheel won't be centered. Both sides need to adjusted equally to keep the steering wheel centered.
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Re: Steering Wheel Alignment (Ron Cleaver)
If the toe adjustment isn't done correctly, the steering wheel won't be centered. Both sides need to adjusted equally to keep the steering wheel centered.
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Re: Steering Wheel Alignment (Mark 84ltblu)
Thanks, I just called the shop, and yes they are worried about it too. They said to bring it in before I do anymore driving. I hope it is just something not tightened enough and not something broken. :nonod:
It was aligned straight when I picked it up, and now when it is off center, I can be doing 90 and it is still smooth and goes straight. Just the steering wheel is about a 1/8 turn out of alignment to the left.
It was aligned straight when I picked it up, and now when it is off center, I can be doing 90 and it is still smooth and goes straight. Just the steering wheel is about a 1/8 turn out of alignment to the left.
