Steering pulling to the left/right at random...

[gotboost?]

Hi all,

Got a couple of little niggles with the FTO that I just bought about a week and a half ago...

I'll put them in separate topics so that it's easier for someone to look up later.

Ok, so what's currently happening is that I'll be driving in a straight line and the steering will suddenly start pulling to the left or right.

Suggestions?

[Shane001]

wheel alignment, car has toe out, should have toe in

[gotboost?]

So that's all it is?! Looks like I might be paying a visit to Bob Jane tomorrow...

[Bennoz]

Yep, +1 on the alignment.

[Shane001]

So that's all it is?! Looks like I might be paying a visit to Bob Jane tomorrow...

Could be lots of things but that's first thing to check, and in checking this if something else is wrong they should pick it up.

[I8A4RE]

+3 on alignment

[gotboost?]

Wheel alignment booked for tomorrow.

[gotboost?]

Hopefully that clears one thing off my list...

[payaya]

Tramlining is your cause I reckon.

"The term "tramlining" is being used to describe when directional control is disrupted by the vehicle's tendency to follow the longitudinal ruts and/or grooves in the road. It's name could be compared to the tram or trolley driver who does not steer because his vehicle follows the path established by the tracks.

Any vehicle can exhibit tramlining on certain areas of the highway because of uneven pavement or severe rutting. And all vehicles tramline to some degree rather than obediently following the driver's steering input. For example, there's usually at least a small change in steering resistance felt through the wheel when crossing an uneven expansion joint or asphalt junction during lane changes."

[gotboost?]

Already thought of that. Still does it on even surfaces.