Help - me or the car??
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08-19-2020, 02:45 PM
Help - me or the car??
Took my new to me 2005 XLR for a 100 mile run and noticed some things that are either me or the car.
1. When starting out, ride was very rough. I could feel everything in the road. Later it smoothed out. Owner claimed it had new shocks. Is this ride adjustable?
2. The tires seem to want to track like the old bias type and made driving a chore. That was for about 50 miles and then seemed to be gone now. Made it a pain to drive and keep straight. They are Pilot run flat that I know only have 4/32" left but that should not be the cause. Getting new tires the winter.
3. Steering wheel seems to need a lot of strength. It likes to stay straight and seems to have pressure pushing back other than when straight. Makes for slow steering response. Honestly, with 2 not so great arms, I felt like I fighting the power steering all the time to turn or adjust which is not fun cruising. Does seem to be somewhat speed sensitive but not sure. The back pressure can be quite high and the steering response seemed slow.
So... is it the car or me? THX
1. When starting out, ride was very rough. I could feel everything in the road. Later it smoothed out. Owner claimed it had new shocks. Is this ride adjustable?
2. The tires seem to want to track like the old bias type and made driving a chore. That was for about 50 miles and then seemed to be gone now. Made it a pain to drive and keep straight. They are Pilot run flat that I know only have 4/32" left but that should not be the cause. Getting new tires the winter.
3. Steering wheel seems to need a lot of strength. It likes to stay straight and seems to have pressure pushing back other than when straight. Makes for slow steering response. Honestly, with 2 not so great arms, I felt like I fighting the power steering all the time to turn or adjust which is not fun cruising. Does seem to be somewhat speed sensitive but not sure. The back pressure can be quite high and the steering response seemed slow.
So... is it the car or me? THX
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