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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Default STI 8 PPP pulling to the left

Just bought the above, t is fitted with 18" Prodrive alloys, Subaru have now had it for 3 days --- They have swapped the wheels round---Fitted a complete different set-----changed 1 front and 1 rear strut----4 wheel alligned twice.........

STILL PULLING!!! AaaaaHhhhh!!

They are sending to someone else local to dealership who set up rally/racing cars to see if they can figure it out.

I've searched the threads,,and can't see anthing else it could be apart from other obvious reasons ie. tyre pressures,,binding brake caliper, road camber.

After it goes to this other place tomorrow they are going to fob me off,,at least they have already pre-warned me of this!!

Has anyone else finally figured this out, it is worse whilst accelarating but also does it whilst coasting so I have also crossed the Diff of the list of suspects..

Is 4 wheel geometry a whole different kit & caboodle to 4 wheel tracking?
I suspect it is as doesn't the prior involve wheel camber angles and stuff?

Any suggestions I need ammo ASAP...to fire off

cheers in advance,,,,Dave
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Dave,

had same problem with SPEC C. Had it fully 4 wheel aligned at Powerstation and now perfect

Steve
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Was this 4 wheel geometry mate?

Anyone know who does this in the merseyside area(will travel though, not much hair left now,,,,thinking of getting my money back of the guy who sold me it,,,,or would I be jumping the gun)
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Dave,

It was toe, camber, castor, setback,centre line etc etc.....for all 4wheels.Worth pointing out that car was terrible straight from the factory!Pulled left when on throttle and right when lifting.

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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Steve, thats exactly what mine is doing, like someone was pulling the wheel from you then shoving it back at you!!!
Where are powerstation mate and how much was it? Not that price matters in desperation!!

Thanks for you help, very much appreciated
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Dave,

Powerstation are near Cheltenham.Phone 01684 296675. Ask for Rich or Dirk.
can't remember how much as was part of other work.

Steve
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Cheers Steve, I'll give them a ring.

I'll just post a thread though to see if there is anyone a bit closer to me, I'll put your list of things involved in the setup though.

Hope I can help you out in the future, Ta very much!!
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