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Re: Bump Steer

To: "A. Sta. Maria" <atocha@globe.com.ph>
Subject: Re: Bump Steer
From: Tor Hval <torhv@ifi.uio.no>
Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 18:10:02 +0200 (MET DST)
> I understood that bump steer occurs if the front wheels change their toe-in
> (or out) alignment as the wheels go up and down relatively to the chassis.
> In the Elan, I thought bump steer was adjusted out by raising or lowering
> the steering rack through spacers between the rack clamps and the chassis.
> Accordingly, it did not seem to me that the size of wheels or tires would
> affect bump steer.  But I may be wrong, and, if so,  I am sure corrections
> will be forthcoming through Chapman Era and the Lotus List!
> 
That's the nice thing about lists like this. If you are wrong, somebody
usually let's you now :)

Tor Hval <torhv@ifi.uio.no>


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