Re: [DML] Car unstable

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It sounds like not only may you have to adjust or correct something in
front but it is very likely the rear will also need alignment. If the
rear is not exactly straight behind the front wheels it will try to
push the car into one direction or the other and will be much worse if
you try to accelerate in a turn. It is called the "Thrust Angle" and
MUST point straight ahead. Any good alignment shop with a modern 4
wheel machine can do this. Take the alignment specs with you. If the
shop doesn't have it in it's machine's database they can manually add
it. Check the air pressure in your tires, that can also cause all
kinds of weird handling problems. Play or looseness in the steering is
also bad. A Delorean's steering is very tight, ANY play is cause for
concern. The steering wheel should be straight ahead when driving
straight. If it is not it is a sign that the front toe is probably not
right. If there is any lead or pull when braking you may have a stuck
caliper, not an alignment problem. On a smooth, flat road with your
hands off the wheel and at a steady speed the car should want to go
straight, not wander off to one side or the other.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> 
> Alignment, ball joints, bushings, shocks - basically
> anything in the front end that determines suspension 
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