handling

[crz40]

allright i got a 92 tsi awd talon and its got a handling problem....... it feels real real loose in the back end like it wants to drift and 70+ its real jerky with the handling like almost if i did turn to much to one way it would break loose and spin out, its really unstable at highspeeds 100+ in a straight line..... does anyone have any idea what it could be

 

[hatch]

Does it have any suspension work done to it already? Springs? Shocks? Sway bars?

Has it had an alignment lately?

 

[snowborder714]

Have you gotten an alignment recently?

And speaking of suspension work, please fill out your profile.

 

[TunaTalon]

Check your alignment. Play in the steering such as loose tie rod ends can cause that feeling.

A tell for play in the steering is behavior under breaking or cornering. If the play causes the toe-in to change to toe-out under breaking the car will tend to get squirrelly or feel like it's on ice.

 

[nfernotalon]

Jack up the car and wiggle the tires in and out and side to side, see if you hear or see anything

 

[Defiant]

Cut your losses before you build them up. Take the car to an alignment shop -not a chain like Good Year, but a local shop who's been around for a long time and has a good name in your town- and have them do an evaluation for you.

 

[AlaskanDsm]

Just to throw this out there. My local sears does a free steering and front suspension evaluation....even though you said rear...you could check and see what they get for that too? . But it might be worth looking into that. But I also agree with Defiant.

 

[Jst4Cyl]

Cut your losses before you build them up. Take the car to an alignment shop -not a chain like Good Year, but a local shop who's been around for a long time and has a good name in your town- and have them do an evaluation for you.

Agreed, but I would take it to a few places to get an average on what you are told.

 

[crz40]

the suspension is stock, the steering wheel like pulls to left and to the right you can feel it when your hold on to the steering wheel

 

[Dave532]

As stated before, I HIGHLY suggest taking it to a reputable alignment shop and have them give it a once-over. Even if you fix this 'first' issue there could be more that you don't feel/hear until its too late.

Having said all that, here is a quick list you can go through. (assuming your suspension is fairly stock)

1. Check tire pressure, condition and make sure they are all the same size and rotating in the correct direction.
2. Rock the wheels and make sure they are not loose on the hub.
3. While the wheels are in the air, grab the top and bottom of the tire and rock it. There should be no play in the wheel bearing.
4. Rock the wheel side to side and watch the lower ball joint up and down movement in the spindle. There should be none.
5. The lower control arm is affixed to the subframe via a long bolt and nut. Make sure they are there and tight.
6. Grab the tie rod end and make sure it does not move up or down in the spindle. It is okay if it pivots.
7. Make sure the strut is not bent and not leaking.
8. Make sure there are no cracks in the spring.
9. The upper strut mount should have very little movement...only the strut/spring should be moving.
10. Verify the steering rack is not loose on the subframe.

For the most part you can apply the same checks to the rear as well.
Whether you find something or not, take it to a shop for peace of mind if nothing else.

 

[absolute_DSM]

As stated before, I HIGHLY suggest taking it to a reputable alignment shop and have them give it a once-over. Even if you fix this 'first' issue there could be more that you don't feel/hear until its too late.

Having said all that, here is a quick list you can go through. (assuming your suspension is fairly stock)

1. Check tire pressure, condition and make sure they are all the same size and rotating in the correct direction.
2. Rock the wheels and make sure they are not loose on the hub.
3. While the wheels are in the air, grab the top and bottom of the tire and rock it. There should be no play in the wheel bearing.
4. Rock the wheel side to side and watch the lower ball joint up and down movement in the spindle. There should be none.
5. The lower control arm is affixed to the subframe via a long bolt and nut. Make sure they are there and tight.
6. Grab the tie rod end and make sure it does not move up or down in the spindle. It is okay if it pivots.
7. Make sure the strut is not bent and not leaking.
8. Make sure there are no cracks in the spring.
9. The upper strut mount should have very little movement...only the strut/spring should be moving.
10. Verify the steering rack is not loose on the subframe.

For the most part you can apply the same checks to the rear as well.
Whether you find something or not, take it to a shop for peace of mind if nothing else.

You can tell you rally

 

[Dave532]

You can tell you rally

I feel so transparent!

 

[crz40]

thanks ill check all of that