Elan +2 Steering
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:34 pm
Hello all.
I've owned a +2 S130 for just over a year. (and enjoyed every minute of it)
I'm used to 'modern' cars with fairly strong centering on the steering (loosen your grip on the wheel and the steering will return to centre lock)
What I've noticed with the elan is that there is no centering effect. The steering is neutral. Should this be the case? I've also noticed that there is little or no 'feedback' through the steering wheel.
I've overhauled the trunions, which seem free enough and the top ball joints are OK. Track rod ends also seem fine. There are no clunks or rattles coming from the steering when going over bumps.
The car has a spyder chassis and spyder front suspension. There are no other modifications.
Does anybody have any comments? Should the steering be a bit more lively?
Regards,
Hamish.
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I've owned a +2 S130 for just over a year. (and enjoyed every minute of it)
I'm used to 'modern' cars with fairly strong centering on the steering (loosen your grip on the wheel and the steering will return to centre lock)
What I've noticed with the elan is that there is no centering effect. The steering is neutral. Should this be the case? I've also noticed that there is little or no 'feedback' through the steering wheel.
I've overhauled the trunions, which seem free enough and the top ball joints are OK. Track rod ends also seem fine. There are no clunks or rattles coming from the steering when going over bumps.
The car has a spyder chassis and spyder front suspension. There are no other modifications.
Does anybody have any comments? Should the steering be a bit more lively?
Regards,
Hamish.
<_<