Re: 5KCSTQ Upgrade issues & request for recommendations

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Richard Haroutunian wrote:
> 
> I just had new BOGE Turbo Gas struts installed -- with new strut bearings,
> new steering rack, pump, and wheel bearings and then had it all lined up.
> The car rides f--g amazing except for one minore problem:  the steering
> wheel shimmies and shakes a bit at speeds between 50-70 mph.
> 
> This is extremely annoying -- especially given the fact that I've made a
> major investment in the way the car handles.
> 
> Questions:
> 
> 1.   What the hell is the problem?  They spent close to 4 hours aligning
> the car -- what gives?
> 
> 2.   The ride is nice and tight -- rides great around town -- but what can
> I do to give it a 'sharper' edge?  Any of you guys      have any experience
> with strut braces, stress bars, etc. etc.  Could someone please enlighten
> me and give me a         recommendation on this issue?  I let the stock
> springs in the car -- and instead of lowering it, the car is raised up an
> inch or 2.  This is OK with me -- I hate the 'low profile' look --
> unfortunately -- I may have made a mistake because           lower=better
> handling.  please help with this -- how do make it just a wee-bit tighter
> without lowering the car?  I       live in NE and I don't need the
> front-end kissing the ground every 2 seconds -especially in the snow.
> 
> 3.   What should I do about 'rolling stock' now that I have made this
> significant improvement in the suspension?  I           need your
> recommendations -- do I go with the 'plus 1' plan and take it to a 16"
> wheel -- or can I do 17 or 18" on this        car?  I've only got 205/60/15
> Michelin v-rated tires on Fuchs rims now - and I love the Fuchs look -- but
> I want         summer rims/tires that handle.
> 
> 4.   I've fixed all the leaky turbo oil lines -- (all 4 of them) -- and it
> was expensive as hell.. The turbo hoses - are in good   shape -- I get
> 1.3bar now.  I'm ready for the boost upgrade -- which do I choose -- TAP,
> NedR, The QC ship?  Help           me with this!  I don't mind spending
> money for quality -- who's the best -- and what do I have to do to the car
> to get    it 'ready' for the increase in power?
> 
> 5.   Could someone explain why -- after getting the suspension installed --
> do I get 1.3bar vs. the old 1.2bar?  It's weird,   and it pushes 1.4bar --
> how could I have gained power?
> 
> I've been taking your 'collective' advice for over 2 years now and things
> haven't gone wrong yet.  I must have saved $5K on parts and labor alone
> based on your 'collective' recommendations. On this latest investment I
> saved approx. $1500 in parts by taking your advice obnn where to buy the
> rack, pump, etc. -- DaveC, GraydonS, BrettD, HuwP, all you guys -- don't
> fail me now !
> Thanks,
> 
> Richard
> 87 5KCS TQ -- Awesome! new: turbo lines, cooler lines, throttle body, front
> & rear brakes, starter, L&R wheel bearings, power            steering rack,
> pump, BOGE Turbo Gas struts, strut bearings, and new tires.
> 
> 85 4KSQ -- All of the above -- less the hydro power steering stuff
> 
> 82 VW Cabrio -- just plain reliable!
Richard:
Most probably tires...out of round or balance....
next if shimmy is present while braking ...rotors....
if not control arm bushings....and finally....ball joints ???
I'll go with the tires....by the way I'm assuming front and rear tires
are the same brand, size and thread pattern
Good luck
Pablo