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Old 02-01-2003, 07:02 PM
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Default I have a nasty pull to the right - any suggestions

I posted this problem the other day thinking it was a "Radial Pull", but since then I have had the front two tires replaced, and the car still pulls to the right. I had the car aligned before I had the tires replaced thinking that was the problem - but today after they switched the tires, it still pulls

Has anyone had this problem?

Any ideas what it could be?

To make things worse, after they put on the second tire, I noticed them backing the car out of the bay, and the mgr said the tech was going to take it for a test drive - well this kid just opened the car up! Takes off through the parking lot, and down the street. Then back towards the store, and around the corner, absolutely flying - I could just hear my exaust winding. When he got back he says "wow, I really like that car, I didn't realize Audi's were that nice - I was going to get an Accord" - I would have killed that kid if he wrecked my car..............

Let me know what you guys think about the pull -

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did they align all 4 wheels.
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I believe so? I am going back on monday to ask if they will do it again
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Default take them for a test drive...

on a straight road at 60mph. if you center up the steering and let go of the wheel, your car should stay in it's own lane for at least 4 seconds. on a good day my car will do 10 seconds.
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Thanks - mine will not hold- it will drift then shoot to the right
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Default just thought of this...

although you cannot adjust the caster/camber on this car, with stock components. you can adjust the suspension to make they equal on both sides. if your 's are not the same side to side this may be your problem.
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