Re: Rubbing Tire

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Hi Alexander;

    Measure the distance from the centre of the wheel to the fender arch on
all wheels. This should be the same on both sides of the car but may be
different front to back. This will tell you if your springs have sagged.
    Check the codes on each spring to make sure both fronts and both rears
are the same. Each spring will have coloured paint spots on them (i.e. one
yellow, two silver). This code represents the spring rate (stiffness).
    Check that the bottom loop of the coil hasn't broken off a front spring.
This is a relatively common failure.

Fred

----- Original Message -----
From: Alexander van Gerbig <Audi_80@email.msn.com>
To: Fred Munro <munrof@isys.ca>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 1999 11:02 PM
Subject: Re: Rubbing Tire


>     Mot sure where it is rubbing, but it makes a rubbing noise for sure.
> Only when turning very hard to the left.  So the right front spring may be
> dying or has been fudged somehow?  Turning hard to the right gives a very
> sweet smooth, no rubbing turn.  To the left I get more roll and the noise,
> but handling is not awry in anyway.  Alignment is good.  I have alwaysed
> noticed my car looks as if it leans slightly to one side, but I can't
> remember which of the top of my head.  About 7-8 months ago I had a run in
> with a unknown object on a highway with the right front side of the car.
No
> body damage, no visbly bent parts.  The car went to an autobody shop to
> check the frame and all was well according to the shop.  Could the spring
be
> dying?  I got the suspension used from my buddy in Germany, he used it for
1
> 1/2 years without troubles.  I still worry about all the suspension work
on
> the car since the master destroyer mechanic did the work, but the car
seems
> to handle well on smooth roads.  Get me on a bumpy highway and that is a
> different story with the -60mm setup.  More problems ahead, I hope not!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Alexander van Gerbig
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