IRock

whats a bumpsteer mod guys


(sorry for being thick)

Claudius

Hi and welcome (I see you're new here)

Bumpsteer mod means two shims under the lower steering rack mounting points to achieve a certain angle in the suspension arms in order to dial out the bumpsteer on the car.

What model did you get?

nightshift

youre not being thick , i would also like to know ,saw mod mentioned a few times.
p.s. there are no stupid questions ,only stupid answers!

Claudius

The bumpsteer mod will diminish toe variation under front suspension compression.

You can read some more on it here: http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...hreadID=178940

or you could use the search function top right, but you will only find a question such as yours and then people replying "use the search function" LOL

wos 69

The service and cost at Power Station is hard to beat.
( Nick is excellent)

drb5

iTrader: (4)

where do i get the kit from?

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

There is no kit; the mod consists of a very accurate 4 wheel alignment, followed by measurement of your particular car's bumpsteer. Appropriate shims are then chosen and fitted to the steering rack mounting points, then the whole setup is checked again.

As far as I'm aware the only garage that does this mod is Powerstation in Cheltenham. It takes about an hour and costs £120+vat.

I had it done on Saturday morning and it makes a big difference - understeer is greatly reduced and the straight-ahead floatiness in the steering is gone. The guys there are as nice a bunch as you could hope to meet, and if you ask nicely they might even take you for a spin in their demo STI 3 while you're there

A.

IWatkins

You recovered yet Andy ? Rich said you were hanging on somewhat

Cheers

Ian

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

Yes, I've just about recovered now - thanks for asking

Did he tell you about the pigeon?

IRock

I bought a 99 turbo model, totally standard bar a rather nice sounding back box. (k@n airfilter too i think)

Claudius

Good to see you found where your thread went! LOL

How do you like your car's handling? OK or too much understeer?

IRock

I fin it totally awesome, but then i did have a Golf VR6 before. So the diffrence is totally mind blowing.

coulty

You find going from a VR6 to a scooby mind blowing!....i went from a 60bhp polo to my 285bhp Sti!!!
I love my scobby to bits!
coulty (sorry to butt in!)

Claudius

I had a VR6, too, years ago. The gears were soo looooooooooooooong! Good move

IRock

Dont get me wrong the vr6 was and is a good bloody car, but its not a scooby and thats the end of that scenario.

Any of you guys from the abergavenny area of south wales