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After raising the front Coilovers WAY up, steering is VERY numb. Ideas? **Beware of the wheel gap**

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Old 01-01-2006, 02:05 PM
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Default After raising the front Coilovers WAY up, steering is VERY numb. Ideas? **Beware of the wheel gap**
So I raised the front end up nearly all the way for winter. I ended up not having time for the rear. 1st question, is it alright to drive like this for the next week?

2nd, the steering is VERY numb. There seems to be VERY little feedback in the wheel?

What did I break this time?


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Old 01-01-2006, 02:17 PM
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Default You didn't break anything... the alignment is WAY off and causing the numb feel.
Crank up the rear and have a 4 wheel alignment done ASAP... your tires are wearing as we type.........
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Default You're transferring weight to the back of the car. Less weight on front tires means less steering
response from friction.
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Default How is that transferring weight?
The center of gravity isn't moving.
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Agreed. Get the alignment done asap.
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nice monster truck
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Old 01-01-2006, 05:08 PM
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Default Oh yeah! It's the Allroad effect! Where's Gappina? Here's a comparison.
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The car is basically tilted back, thus more weight on the back.
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WHOA! Has Gapina found a new home or what???
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