Guys,

I've had the car for close to two years now and it has never felt quite "right" on the interstate. The car has a tendency to do what I would describe as "turning in" with steering inputs.

When the wheel is turned, there is an initial response followed by a markedly sharper directional change a few ms later when the weight of the car shifts. This despite holding the wheel steady. Sometimes the effect is pronounced enough that I have to actually release some pressure on the wheel to hold the line.

On long sweeping turns at higher speeds, the car actually wallows around the turn as if it were at the point of losing tire grip when in reality, it is far below that threshold. It inspires no confidence which is a shame for a car of this level of refinement. My old Ford Ranger pickup actually felt better on turns and could hold a line much more comfortably.

So, here is what I have so far:

Tires are new.
Shocks are new Bielstein Sports.
Tire pressure is within spec.

I've searched and read about other's experiences here and this is what I'm investigating:

Control arms/bushings.
4 wheel alignment.
Worn tie rod ends/ball joints.

Any other areas I should be looking at? Are there any alignment specs that could be modified to reduce this turn-in tendency? More toe out?

Thanks for your ideas.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250