Usenet Nutter wrote:
While my Mondeo Mk2 is being repaired ( new bumper) I 've been using
an Astra Hire Car .I did one of my occasional runs down the motorway
and noticed the difference in handling between it and my own car ( R
Reg 56 Thou Miles) . I have previously felt my Mondeo wandering
slightly and the steering slightly imprecise ,my having to correct it.
I think sidewinds affect it more too. I don't really notice it
running around locally .

I appreciate this newish Astra ( 08 Plate- 36 1/2 Thou Miles) should
drive better .

I'm going to get the wishbones replaced after I get it back so should
that make any difference or should I be looking elsewhere for the
solution ...Wheel Alignment or any other bushes ,for example?

Rear subframe bushes if it's a saloon or hatch (Estate's don't have
'em). They're common for going, and when they do it can introduce some
highly unusual handling traits. Bugger to do without a workshop though.

--
Pete M - OMF#9

'78 Escort 1300 Sport
'99 BMW 318is Coupé


"It's an Alfa, it will go wrong, it will **** you off, why should your
Alfa experience be different from everyone else's.
Now get back out there and swear at it before something else breaks."