--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Qume Fox" <qumefox@xxxx> wrote: > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "seanhagan" <seanhagan@xxxx> > wrote: > > > > I made a post earlier about the suspension... I still have another > > problem to solve. > > > > I've been noticing that when I roll my car up on ramps, that my front > > passenger side wheel (if the driver's side wheel is straight) seems to > > be turned a little. While I am confident that my wheels are no longer > > round and are out of balance, I am concerned about this. Is this > > simply an alignment issue? or is this something different or is this > > normal? > > > > Additionally, while it may be the tires/balance causing this, I have a > > pretty bad shimmy at 65+ MPH > > > > What are your thoughts? > > > > A slight toe-in is necessary for proper handling and drivability.. If the > wheels were perfectly parallel then the car would have no tracking > whatsoever and drift everywhere if you let go of the wheel as opposed > to continuing to track straight. If the toe-in is extremely noticable > though, then you probably need an alignment. It will also cause > excessive tire wear. Can't really answer if it would cause a shimmy or > not though. About all I can say is.. possibly. > > Chris > VIN# 3209 > http://badger.brazi.net/index.pl/delorean > If the driver's side is straight, and then the passenger side would be toe out. Sean To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/