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Old 07-20-2014, 06:58 PM   #14
H. L. Chauvin
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Default Re: Steering Adjustment -- Wander -- Wandering

FWIW:

Results after above mentioned steering adjustments:

a. In averaging about 50 mph, just made about a 15 mile (2) way test run on part of a very wavy, rural asphalt highway & part of a level asphalt highway ... plus passed three (3) fast moving oncoming large trucks.

b. On the level asphalt highway, slight difference noticed in that with less steering wheel play, front wheels immediately turned curves like with that of a modern vehicle ---- tracking on level highway still great when steering wheel turned loose for a few seconds.

c. On the same very wavy rural highway, much bigger difference noticed with far less wandering especially on longitudinal asphalt seams combined with one wheel asphalt depressions in highway.

d. At about 50 mph, with passing fast moving oncoming large trucks, much bigger difference noticed with better control observed during wind pressure & wind suction caused by large trucks.

e. Overall, felt much safer with much better & more positive steering control. I think I will feel safe to travel on one of our "narrow", nearby (2) lane highways presently under construction with 18" deep, 90 degree drop-offs on both sides.

Hope this shared experience helps.
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