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Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2002, 09:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
"I've been told by the alignment shop that some...

"I've been told by the alignment shop that some sawtoothing is allowed and it will show up more if I increased my city driving. Is this true? "

Keep that alignment guy. Yes this is true. The...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 04:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
Among other things, the bushings are not...

Among other things, the bushings are not symetrically designed. They are designed to take loading in specific directions. The ones I would worry about would be the rear bushing of the front lower...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 02:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't mentioned...

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't mentioned this because 201/202/124 cars in general don't have control arm problems. BUT, they can be created.

If this is the case I can tell you about one...
Forum: Tech Help 08-05-2002, 08:01 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
My most basic point with tires is that: tires...

My most basic point with tires is that: tires make the car. Your decision about tires suits you and I can't say too much against any economic plan. But, whether your car is a MB at $5000 or at...
Forum: Tech Help 08-04-2002, 10:38 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
The difference between a Michelin and a Dunlap...

The difference between a Michelin and a Dunlap start occuring at about 20k. When new there is probably no difference that I can feel. Actually the Dunlops are a very good tire for the length of...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 08:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
When I suggested the shocks I asked how many...

When I suggested the shocks I asked how many miles you had. it is hard for me to believe that shocks would be bad at 50k.

Has the car spent much time on a Florida lime rock road? We see such...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 01:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
You bet ya! If not now, eventually. Making such...

You bet ya! If not now, eventually. Making such a statement about tires is similar to saying all cars are alike.

I've approached this question professionally for near 30 years. If you can't...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2002, 12:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
Ali, I like the diagnostic thought involved...

Ali,

I like the diagnostic thought involved with your technique.

If you can get access to an infra red thermometer, you don't even have to go to such extremes. Last week I drove an old...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2002, 09:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By stevebfl
Let me state that 90% or more of most severe...

Let me state that 90% or more of most severe drivability complaints (of this type) originate in the tires.

You have a top of the line car, do you have top of the line tires?

For those who don't...
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