Stage 1 question

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CDman

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• Aug 11, 2004

• #1

Is the steering really so stiff on these things, MOTd 4 mths ago and
has only done 300 miles since.
Just aquired it and it seems heavy with a capital H.
My old srs 3 from 15 yrs ago does not give me memories of being so
stiff.

 

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EMB

Guest

• Aug 11, 2004

• #2

CDman wrote:

> Is the steering really so stiff on these things, MOTd 4 mths ago and
> has only done 300 miles since.
> Just aquired it and it seems heavy with a capital H.
> My old srs 3 from 15 yrs ago does not give me memories of being so
> stiff.

What size tyres, with what pressure in them? Is the tracking correct?
Have you tried jacking the front wheels off the ground to see if the
stiffness is mechanical (eg siezed steering box). It could also be
normal - a series on 600x16's or similar will be much easier to steer
than a stage 1 on 235/85R16's.

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EMB
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Badger

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• Aug 11, 2004

• #3

> > Is the steering really so stiff on these things, MOTd 4 mths ago and
> > has only done 300 miles since.
> > Just aquired it and it seems heavy with a capital H.
> > My old srs 3 from 15 yrs ago does not give me memories of being so
> > stiff.
>
> What size tyres, with what pressure in them? Is the tracking correct?
> Have you tried jacking the front wheels off the ground to see if the
> stiffness is mechanical (eg siezed steering box). It could also be
> normal - a series on 600x16's or similar will be much easier to steer
> than a stage 1 on 235/85R16's.
>
> --
> EMB

As above, plus check the steering relay to see if it's got any oil in it.
Most get ignored until they seize.
Badger.

 

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EMB

Guest

• Aug 11, 2004

• #4

CDman wrote:

> Is the steering really so stiff on these things, MOTd 4 mths ago and
> has only done 300 miles since.
> Just aquired it and it seems heavy with a capital H.
> My old srs 3 from 15 yrs ago does not give me memories of being so
> stiff.

What size tyres, with what pressure in them? Is the tracking correct?
Have you tried jacking the front wheels off the ground to see if the
stiffness is mechanical (eg siezed steering box). It could also be
normal - a series on 600x16's or similar will be much easier to steer
than a stage 1 on 235/85R16's.

--
EMB
change two to number to reply

 

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EMB

Guest

• Aug 11, 2004

• #5

CDman wrote:

> Is the steering really so stiff on these things, MOTd 4 mths ago and
> has only done 300 miles since.
> Just aquired it and it seems heavy with a capital H.
> My old srs 3 from 15 yrs ago does not give me memories of being so
> stiff.

What size tyres, with what pressure in them? Is the tracking correct?
Have you tried jacking the front wheels off the ground to see if the
stiffness is mechanical (eg siezed steering box). It could also be
normal - a series on 600x16's or similar will be much easier to steer
than a stage 1 on 235/85R16's.

--
EMB
change two to number to reply

 

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Badger

Guest

• Aug 11, 2004

• #6

> > Is the steering really so stiff on these things, MOTd 4 mths ago and
> > has only done 300 miles since.
> > Just aquired it and it seems heavy with a capital H.
> > My old srs 3 from 15 yrs ago does not give me memories of being so
> > stiff.
>
> What size tyres, with what pressure in them? Is the tracking correct?
> Have you tried jacking the front wheels off the ground to see if the
> stiffness is mechanical (eg siezed steering box). It could also be
> normal - a series on 600x16's or similar will be much easier to steer
> than a stage 1 on 235/85R16's.
>
> --
> EMB

As above, plus check the steering relay to see if it's got any oil in it.
Most get ignored until they seize.
Badger.

 

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CDman

Guest

• Aug 12, 2004

• #7

Thanks all for the replies, will check sugestions this weekend.
RAIN permitting.