Author Topic: Highway car pulling problem (Read 3549 times)

denious · « **on:** May 16, 2008, 02:12:01 PM »

I think I saw a thread about this somewhere but couldn't find it...

The problem is on highway speeds after changing lanes the car continues pulling to the side I switched to after straightening the steering wheel. So not constantly left, for example, as if I'm in need of an alignment, but if I take the right lane it then pulls right and left lane pulls left. This continues for several seconds and to correct it I have to counter steer... I just recently changed the control arms and the tie rods, and the problem persisted.

As it doesn't look right I wonder what it might be?

Letsplayskatch · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2008, 08:10:31 AM »

Sounds like an alignment is needed. Any time you fiddle with the tie rods you need one really. Also dont forget that the roads are camberd (left is to the left, and right is to the right) to aid drainage in rainy weather. So your car will/might pull to one side naturally.

nuvolarossa · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2008, 10:47:08 AM »

it do it only at high speed, right?

I have a similar thing and the alignment done a bit but the problem is still there, only now is 20+mph after...it's like you need a lot of moviments to keep it straight?

I've changed control arms, as they were worn, but starting to think about tie rods... my feel driving it tell me that is something in the steering rack, that's leaking

Shaunster · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2008, 10:21:24 PM »

I have the same problem. Mine also happens, if i make a low speed turn in any direction, it will then pull in that direction for a while. I have a feeeling it is my power steering rack, but I am not sure.

My Suspension and steering bushes look a little old, but still look solid but I am thinking I will probably change them as well.

denious · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:29:38 PM »

Yeah, exactly what you guys are describing! So, it was raining today and being an immature 18 year old idiot I tried drifting around corners: once succeeded, twice succeeded, on the third time i span out and hit a curb. :mad: Again. :mad: So I went on eBay and got the kit FCP are selling with all new arms and m3 bushings, then got all new links from bavauto (added an o2 sensor with the tool and 4 emblem grommets in the package :p) and will hope it fixes the problem! Well, the handling problem... When it all comes in through the border it should cost around $500+, so don't hit curbs, guys! I'm so pissed at myself, learning the hard way... Unfortunately I will have to get at least 1 new wheel also (4 ideally) and I hope nothing major got bent or broke in the back... What could btw? What should I check for? I know for a fact the diff didn't explode cause I drove the car back home with no noise or problems!