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ShaunHenstridge

ShaunHenstridge

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Hi, I'm hoping someone might be able to offer me some advice. I have a 944 S2 Cabriolet with only 55k on the clock and in concours condition. The only problem with the car is the steering. In normal driving, the steering is fine, but if I pull out of a junction and turn tight left so that I am almost using full lock, as I accelerate, rather than centralise, the steering wheel pulls round further to full lock and requires quite a bit of force to pull it back to straight. I have replaced the power steering pump and recently had a new steering rack fitted, but there has been no improvement. The steering geometry has been fully checked and adjusted and I cannot think what more I can do. Has anyone else experienced this problem? This is the first 944 that I have owned and I'm sure it cannot be normal
Thanks
 
No your right that's not normal. It should steer like a normal car.I would say get the geo checked but as you've already done that i would ask if they did castor camber and toe or just toe ?
 
Where in the country are you?

A lack of castor can cause instability mind you.

Saying that, maybe it is me, but most RWD cars after a point (generally towards full lock) will tend to drift towards full lock if the wheel is untouched. But as above, are you on stock wheels?
 
Hi ChasR, I'm in Warwickshire. Rather than drift towards full lock, it pulls quite forcefully - but only when the steering is getting close to full lock.
 
Hmmm. Two Q's:

- Does it only do it when turning left?
- Does the car have any history of damage? Have you had it checked for previous damage? Have you had the chassis reference points carefully measured?

My thinking is that a geo check only looks at the geometry in a straight line, and it sounds like your problem occurs when you are near full-lock. It would be possible for a car whose chassis isn't as it should be to be adjusted such that the straight-ahead geo is correct, but it goes out of kilter when the steering is in some other position.

(This post will sound bleak, and my guesswork is almost certainly wrong, but if you have abandoned all other avenues it could be worth investigating.)


Oli.
 
Thank you for taking the time to suggest some possible causes. It does it when making a tight right turn as well.

There's no history of damage as far as I'm aware and no sign of any damage underneath. Having said that, I haven't had the car professionally checked and I haven't had the chassis reference points measured, so some food for thought.

This clearly isn't a common problem on 944's!

Thank you to everyone for your input so far.
 
If you need a second person's opinion I would be happy to take a look if you wish :). I am based in Warwick myself :).
 
Easy now Chas, this fellow's a newbie. I'm not sure he's ready yet for a personal visit, particularly not from the likes of you.

Shaun, you may want to approach that offer with some care.

([;)])


Oli.
 

ORIGINAL: ShaunHenstridge

Thank you for taking the time to suggest some possible causes. It does it when making a tight right turn as well.

There's no history of damage as far as I'm aware and no sign of any damage underneath. Having said that, I haven't had the car professionally checked and I haven't had the chassis reference points measured, so some food for thought.

This clearly isn't a common problem on 944's!

Thank you to everyone for your input so far.
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Did you have the problem before you replaced the power steering pump?
If yes, did the new pump make it better/worse/no difference?
 
Well, if you're in Warwick as well, it might be worth you having a look. If you let me have your email address, I'll contact you separately to arrange.
 

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

Easy now Chas, this fellow's a newbie. I'm not sure he's ready yet for a personal visit, particularly not from the likes of you.

Shaun, you may want to approach that offer with some care.

([;)])


Oli.
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I reckon you are scared I may try and convince him to come to the darkside, the darkside of boost! [:D][:D].

Deep down, I do tell myself an S2 is faster.
 
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