MADMALC
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Me again. Another thought. If the 'king pin' or macpherson strut is bent then as it rotates between the top swivel point and the bottom swivel point the hub would not rotate evenly about the axis and thus cause uneven/different steering compared to the other side. Sorry if not explaining very well, blatmail me if you need more. l m
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Hi C, If there is no drag on the wheel rotation to cause the steering to turn so quickly then my, admittedly, limited common sense says something is broken/lose. When you go forward the steering angle is changed one way and when you go back the natural forces exerted on the steering send it back. Can you get under the car while someone pushes the car back and forward with you holding and feeling each joint in the steering and suspension in turn? love m
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'the steering wheel gets turned 90 degrees to the left when going forwards just a few yards and about the same to the right when going backwards' This sounds like a broken/lose/bent track control arm. There may also be a problem in the rack that you can not see where something is again broken/lose/bent.
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I have one for sale here: http://www.lotus7.club/forum/sale/spring-sale-wings-hood-catalytic-coverter-plus-lots-more-have-look?page=2#comment-2180787 if there is still some demand.
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Shims can be used to adjust the camber as well.
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Have a pot of flour handy and keep dipping your polishing off cloth in it, this will help to get the black residue under control. If you have a compressor to blow off any residual flour it helps but if not just blow it away with a quick drive.
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Lots is the unhelpful answer. If you are using '4 star' try using '5 star'. My SLR was considerably less poppy on the better fuel.
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Please put some new ones in to be on the safe side. I have found that older pads tend to be very soft and a big heat cycle turns them to dust. They are very very cheap, you know it make sense.
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If you can find a boat yard that do carbon repairs they will be able to do it 'properly', alternatively if it is a near side one I have one in my 'spring sale'.
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Hi C, Yes still available.
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Hi Chris, It was from my SLR 1998 vintage so I am sure it will fit. Do you want to collect or should I see how much postage is? Regards M
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I have three of the pipes, see here http://www.lotus7.club/forum/sale/garage-clearout-wings-wheels-hood-quick-release-plus-lots-more-have-look Happy to negotiate.
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I have a set that have never been used, they have been kept dry and clean so look like new. Any use to you? Regards M.
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Sorry for the delay. I have found them. A full set, unused in black, any use?
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I may also have a set of black wiper arms and blades, I will have a look later today.
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I still have the full hood from my SLR available, let me know if it is of use.
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It should be OK. Drive up and down off track and then have another feel then you will know.
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My SLR was always difficult when cold. If it is OK when warmed through I would not worry. I always set off in 2nd when cold to avoid the issue, worked for me.
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I have seen head lamps rotated 180 for less drag.
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I would disconnect the battery as an extra safety measure.
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YHM
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Happy New Year, Toss a coin for it like they do on the antique programs. Hope to see you later in the year.
