handling

[rolex]

Not an happy bunny, kerbed an alloy! Im finding the car rather skittish on uneven road surfaces and was literally picked up and dumped into a kerb at only a modest pace today I wish it had the same handling characteristics as my old renault clio williams

>>> Edited by rolex on Sunday 6th June 23:10

[sacha]

i would get your geometry checked, mine isnt skitty at all, well far less than the tuscan, only handling disapointment is in the wet, but this might be due to the tarmac they use over here in italy.

[abailey]

I have noticed that mine tramlines on bad surfaces and seems rather skitty. Steering is very quick, almost as sensitive as a Caterham 7 with a quick rack fitted. I also feel that the car does not give as much feedback through the wheel as I would like. Maybe it would be worth having the geometry checked on mine too.

>> Edited by abailey on Sunday 6th June 23:55

[neil.b]

As been said, get the geometry checked - I was suffering the same problems and when checked, mine was a mile out.

[trefor]

Tried mine this morning on a road where I get tramlining in most cars. The T350 was better than my A6. Sounds like your geometry needs resetting.

IMO on a bumpy, cambered country lane the Clio Williams' suspension is probably going to give more confidence than a T350s. Firm suspension, coupled with very direct steering can make the T350 feel like it's about to dart off in the wrong direction.

Saying this, I am very impressed with the general ride quality of my car.

[abailey]

Does anyone know of somewhere (preferably in the South/Southwest) who would can do a pucker job with laser calibration etc?

[trefor]

Peninsula? Racing Green? Both are well regarded dealers in the South/South West.

[nickfb1]

Neil,
where did you get your geometry checked as we live in a similar area i wouldnt mind checking where mines at.

[neil.b]

nickfb1 said:

Neil, where did you get your geometry checked as we live in a similar area i wouldnt mind checking where mines at.

TVR Power, Nick. They do my servicing too.

[alt]

TVR Power has recently got a 4-wheel alignment machine and I believe they now include it as part of the Service.
They adjusted all 4 of my wheels during the last Service and I can't really notice any difference?
Is this really the same as when people talk about a full suspension geometry check?
Cheers..... Andrew

[rolex]

Cheers, geometery check it is then, it probably needs it anyway after hitting the kerb, now where is my old compass

[abailey]

Just spoke to my local TVR dealer (David Hendry) and they were kind enough to explain to me that 'they all do that sir'. Think I might still have it checked though!

[sacha]

DH cars seem to say that to any question you ask them, ONE of the reasons i dont use them anymore


>> Edited by sacha on Monday 7th June 16:15

[sacha]

by the way, just posted this link on general gassing, i think this guy really needs his tracking done

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/eurocar.wmv