[Mk2] [Turbo] Aquaplaning in the Dry?!

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Ed209
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Aquaplaning in the Dry?!

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Hi all,

Somethings weirds going on, my car seems to be handling v v badly - quite dangerous actually, seems above around 65mph, i seem to be all over the place, as if im skidding..either in the dry or in the wet! anyone any ideas?
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What's the tread like on your tyres? Quite worn?
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KrisMoyse wrote:What's the tread like on your tyres? Quite worn?


The treads fine!
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Aquaplaning in the Dry?!

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Get the wheel alignment checked, along with the lower balljoints on the suspension
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MartG wrote:Get the wheel alignment checked, along with the lower balljoints on the suspension


Agreed, lower ball joints and worn topmounts cause a wandering feel that on mine needed constantly correcting.
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Greddy-Matt wrote:
MartG wrote:Get the wheel alignment checked, along with the lower balljoints on the suspension


Agreed, lower ball joints and worn topmounts cause a wandering feel that on mine needed constantly correcting.



agree, its definately something to do with the steering or suspension...your just going to have to work your way through the above until you see what it is... :-k
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ok great, thanks chaps
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What suspension you got?? Set to hard will make you bounce across the road.
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Post by Bailey »

Mine started handling like this a few months ago. Got everything checked by garage. Nothing faulty or in need of replacement. Tyres are fine and alignment has been done.
Got so fed up with it, i just stopped driving it! :roll:
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Aquaplaning in the Dry?!

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My old N/A had a similar problem. Turned out part of the lower suspension arm was loose and needed tightening up.
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