Wiggle

[TVRIK]

I've been pottering around in the wedge these last few days, and gaining confidence,
Really quick car and tremendous fun, but I'm not feeling 100% safe, is it normal for the back end to be a bit Floaty?
I tend to back off on the right foot a bit, as I don't wanna end up in a field!!

Rik

[Solitude]

They all do that sir !!!

[TVRIK]

Solitude said:

They all do that sir !!!

Nice one Gavin, that's what I wanted to hear.
Thought it was, but didn't want to assume. And there be a problem.

Thanks again pal.

[Solitude]

In all honesty, mine has a trailing arm.....and by design they are "intersting in the corners".

Check all your bushes, adjustments on the shocks etc.....

Glad to hear you are enjoying getting to know your wedge.

[pk500]

if it steers when you back off throttle and then the other way when you throttle up check n/s/r hub nut and play in rear bearing

[mrzigazaga]

TVRIK said:

is it normal for the back end to be a bit Floaty?

Floaty?...If you mean unstable then i dont think so..I would be worried if my trailing arm set up was floaty..Not sure about the "A" frame design..I always thought they were more rigid than trailing arm?..I had a similar sensation when my trailing arm pins and mounts were shot and i had knackered UJ's..If you go over a bump at mid-high speed and the rear end feels like its swaying then i would check the half shaft UJ's..Rear suspension bushings..In fact the whole rear end just for peace of mind..Sorry dont mean to worry you but its worth checking...Ziga

[TVRIK]

Well it's not that bad, it's kinda when I change gear, just a slight kick, I seem to remember my brothers Dolomite Sprint feeling similar.. I'm prob just to used to driving new cars if I'm honest, but will have a look anyway.
It's only done about 40 miles since it passed its MOT, so fingers crossed its just me :/

Rik

[wooly350i]

Solitude said:

They all do that sir !!!

We know yours did do it Gavlar, I can still picture your rear wheels twisting with the torque as you planted it away from ettington chase what must have been 2 years ago,I thought at the time ' Shiites'

[908glen]

What Mr Zigga said!!!!
Had exactly the same problem, felt like the car was snaking at the back especially under hard acceleration . Turned out to be wheel bearings and worn UJs.

[adam quantrill]

I have found an effect where the back end tends to step to the side if you go over a small bump while cornering, which can be a bit unnerving until you get used to it. I used to put it down to trailing arm but the 400SX does it a bit, too.

[mrzigazaga]

adam quantrill said:

I have found an effect where the back end tends to step to the side if you go over a small bump while cornering, which can be a bit unnerving until you get used to it. I used to put it down to trailing arm but the 400SX does it a bit, too.

Mine does that a little also if cornering and goes over a bump but at present i have a culmination of worn lower suspension bushes..Worn diff cradle front bush..A tiny amount of play in the UJ's even though they are about a year old..But have new wheel bearings and re-torqued hub nuts so the movement is very small..At least not as scary as previously very worn UJ's...But if its doing it in a straight line and is caused by accelerating and de-accelerating then i would suspect somethings not right..It might be better if you can ask a friendly MOT station to pop it up on an arm lift and have a good look with them...Ziga