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?

"Usenet Nutter" wrote in message
...
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?

tyres, wishbones, track rod ends, rack. They all wear.

In article , Usenet Nutter
says...

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?

The Mondeo should **** all over the Astra in regards to handling.
They've been noted for their handling since the start.

Worn wishbone bushes certainly won't be helping.

--
Conor

I'm not prejudiced. I hate everybody equally.

On Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:57:42 -0000, Conor wrote:

In article , Usenet Nutter
says...

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?

The Mondeo should **** all over the Astra in regards to handling.
They've been noted for their handling since the start.

Just to clarify.... . I'm guessing it's a Plus for the Mondeo ? :-)

On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:57:36 -0000, 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?

Blimey, if it's worse than an Astra the it will improve easily. Wishbone
bushes, track rod ends & if they're original, shocks & springs.

In article , Usenet Nutter
says...

On Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:57:42 -0000, Conor wrote:

In article , Usenet Nutter
says...

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?

The Mondeo should **** all over the Astra in regards to handling.
They've been noted for their handling since the start.

Just to clarify.... . I'm guessing it's a Plus for the Mondeo ? :-)

Yep.


--
Conor

I'm not prejudiced. I hate everybody equally.

On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:49:48 -0000, "Duncan Wood"
wrote:

On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:57:36 -0000, 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?

Blimey, if it's worse than an Astra the it will improve easily. Wishbone
bushes, track rod ends & if they're original, shocks & springs.

LOL....iirc ( I'd need to check receipts ) TRE's were done before and
the front springs were definitely done more than once due to breakages
for some reason so I'll see what difference the wishbones make .

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."

"Usenet Nutter" wrote in message
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On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:49:48 -0000, "Duncan Wood"
wrote:

On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:57:36 -0000, 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?

Blimey, if it's worse than an Astra the it will improve easily. Wishbone
bushes, track rod ends & if they're original, shocks & springs.

LOL....iirc ( I'd need to check receipts ) TRE's were done before and
the front springs were definitely done more than once due to breakages
for some reason so I'll see what difference the wishbones make .

Could this be down to not aligning the subframe properly after clutch
change? I haven't done a mondeo, but I'm told this can happen.

Steve

"Usenet Nutter" wrote in message
...
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?

Wishbone bushes and antiroll bar bushes are the main things that wear. I
still found my Mk1 Mondeo to be a bit vague on the motorway though even
after all those things had been done. My Focus by comparison is rock steady.
I think a slight amount of wander might be a Mondeo trait.
--
Dave Baker