350i fhc

[blackbeard]

hi, my 1985 'c' reg. has its rear wheels facing outwards! just bought it and someone is going to have a look at it on saturday.it would help me if someone could tell me why the rear wheels,both of them are facing outwards! very lethal to drive at the moment.this is my second fhc and underneath the car nothing seems unbecoming.nothing appears bent and i understand you cannot do much adjustment.if anyone has had this sort of experience i would be very grateful for some advice!
thanks alex

[19560]

Out of interest what colour is it? I had a white one with a claret full leather interior.
I suppose that the trailing arms should be checked very carefully. What condition are the bushes in?

[blackbeard]

19560 said:

Out of interest what colour is it? I had a white one with a claret full leather interior. I suppose that the trailing arms should be checked very carefully. What condition are the bushes in?

hi,a sort of light navy blue,grey leather interior.i do not know about the bushes.will suggest to mechanic on friday evening,and proberbly close look at trailing arms.thanks alex

[wedg1e]

Yep, it does sound like the trailing arm bushes have collapsed. Slight pain in the parts, but nothing that can't be fixed.

Ian

[19560]

In that case it's worth going for poly bushes to get a bit more life.

[blackbeard]

thanks 4 your help! i look forward to thrashing around the cotswolds once more! will update soon
poly bushes are fantastic idea and will suggest other parts if i need them.if there are things need to correct this tracking problem i shall post
i am tempted to fiddle myself and realize without a ramp could be a little difficult.thanks alex

[TaSmania]

19560,
I saw a 350i FHC - white with red hide interior on the NU salvage site about 6 months ago - it had a smacked front end - sold for £500 - sorry for the bad news
GB

[2 sheds]

I believe Tower View racing do a trailing arm upgrade, to stiffen up the rear suspension.
tim

[blackbeard]

thanks for help & info. R T Racing,wedge specialists in sheffield are upgrading for me! knackered bushes,bearings,universal joints,pins and trailing arms hanging on by a thread! big gap between trailing
arms and chassis.had not been looked at since '85 how did it pass its mot!!!
not long now