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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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Well, when I accelerate it kinda pulls to the left, then when I push the clutch in to change gears it kinda feels like it slips to the right. This is under normal acceleration too. The rear tires are pretty new so I know its not that. Anyone know what it possibly could be? Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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Is your alignment been checked lately?
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Yes, it was done not too long ago, I dont think it really could be that, but I no expert. I just think if it was alignment it would pull constantly and in one direction, not when I accelerate or changing gears.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Uneven tire pressures, particularly in the rear, will do exactly that. I'd check tire pressures first.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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haha, you are right, one of the tires in the rear seems to have a hole somewhere and is loosing air. thanks for the help
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hecash,Jul 7 2005, 11:32 AM
make sure that you don't have a front wheel accidentally mounted on the rear.
Just saw one at the car show the other day, and switched them for the guy. You'd think the "parts changer" would have noticed the 3/8" gap between the front wheel and rotor
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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I've also seen tire stores mount rear tires on the front rim, and the front tire on the rear rim. The different tire heights side to side will cause all sorts of strange behavior.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Harry Harry....not the usual you

We all make mistakes, we should have a thread for it
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by hecash,Jul 7 2005, 12:48 PM
Confession:

I did it at the track one day and got all the way to the front exit before I figured out why my rear end was flopping around on me.

Why did I admit that?
We all make mistakes........
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