[TR] TR250 handling question

[Pat Fischer]

Did the rack really need to be replaced? Good question, which I can't 
answer at this point, the relevant part being gone. Yes, they did over 
inflate the tires, which we fixed. The shop re-balanced this week, 
saying their balancer needed recalibrating. Issues are improved, but 
steering wheel shaking near 70 mph is still there and some drift on 
secondary highways. Body and paint work I had done there was ultimately 
satisfactory - after some struggle.

We will seek help from a different shop, as I think this one has had 
enough chances.

Maybe this is a hint to take our cars to people who are at least as old 
as the cars are - though that will be more difficult as time goes by, 
eh? The previous owner of a shop at this location retired and sold the 
business to a guy who was working there. Even under a new name the shop 
carried over some of hint of assumption of competence, perhaps 
misplaced. I hate losing a good source for service, but it happens.

Thanks to everyone for your assistance and good ideas.

Pat


On 6/29/2016 6:25 PM, Andrew S. Mace wrote:
> I'm with the others who suspect more than a bit of BS. Did the rack 
> really need to be replaced? Did they even try to set the toe properly? 
> Did they leave the front tires at around 48 psi each?
>
> Past reputation of the shop notwithstanding, call me suspicious! ;)
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