Result of tie rod upgrade.

[livi]

Finally managed to change my tie rods for the turbo items. All in all a rather neat project.

I did notice an improved steering response - but nothing dramatic. I only took an ocular measurement for length of the new rod as compared to the old. I only have 6 miles to the shop anyway.

Left rod was exactly spot on and the right only needed a quarter of a turn ! I guess I donīt need glasses after all..

One more thing. I did have a slight vibration in the steering wheel at higher speeds before changing rods. All gone now. Steady as a rock up to 240 km/hr. Just tested on a totally straight part of highway with no other cars in sight. Otherwise I am very law abiding on the road..

[cbeers]

Hey, Way to go Markus!!

You've been "preparing" for this job for quite a while now

How much of a difference you notice I think depends on how bad your stock ones were. Mine were shot, so I really noticed a sharper turning response.

Congrats!

-Chris

[livi]

Thanks Chris !

Yes, that project had been in the loop for quit some time now. I got stuck at several points but what buggered me the most was the last item. Re installing the dust cover plate. Taking it of made the sway bar slide, ever so little, in their end bushings. When putting back the dust cover the bolts and holes were not aligned anymore. Took some muscle and foul language !

I thought it interesting my medium/high speed wheel vibration vanished.