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Old 07-01-09, 09:46 PM
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I recently bought a 1993 sc400( I tried several before I bought this one) and the steering feels bad. Whenever I let go of the wheel(at low speeds), I t goes right, and whenever I hit a small uneven pavement, I feels like the car is going out of control. Is it just a wheel re-balancing and steering wheel recalibration or is it much more?
Old 07-01-09, 10:01 PM
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If an alignment wont fix the problem then you have something bent in your suspension. Get an alignment first
Old 07-01-09, 10:23 PM
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check your LCAs
Old 07-02-09, 12:06 AM
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alignment, rack and pinion, lower control arms or bushings..the list goes on just get it checked and you will have the answers
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shocks are bad if it is losing control over bumps.
Old 07-02-09, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
shocks are bad if it is losing control over bumps.
Trust me, you should hear it too.. 3 of my teins have gone bad and it's not fun going over bumps.. hehehehee
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the handling on my SC stock is pretty good....
so check your out and see how deep your pockets are...
Old 07-02-09, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BAD954BOI
the handling on my SC stock is pretty good....
so check your out and see how deep your pockets are...
what does this mean? what does his pockets have anything to do with his Q?
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Originally Posted by 96SC4
what does this mean? what does his pockets have anything to do with his Q?
Deep pockets is slang for lots of money.
Old 07-02-09, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ishootstuf
Deep pockets is slang for lots of money.
lol...i got that.. i'm not that out of the loop.
i just don't think his response made any sense. was asking for a clarification.

northtide: good luck, let us know what the diagnosis is when you figure it out....
Old 07-02-09, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 96SC4
lol...i got that.. i'm not that out of the loop.
i just don't think his response made any sense. was asking for a clarification.
Sorry, you could have been an immigrant or something and not understood the slang. Not trying to insult you.
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It was the alignment. The front right tire was pretty much gone. the area on the side of the car was a silvery color.
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