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Tracking?

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hey folks!

i have finally gotten my mni back after nearly 2 years of heartbreak...its all finally finished (lots of newness!)

except for the the tracking it think, i was driving it home last night for the fist time, at high speed it gets very squirrely..

im guessing this is just the tracking needs to be tightened?

anyone know somewhere in dublin i could get this sorted out?


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Re: Tracking?

Post by The Marcos Graveyard »

Somethings not right.
Check the tightness of the tie rods, and where the steering arm attaches to the hub.
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there was a new steering rack put in , so now my steering wheel is upside down when the wheels are straight if that helps the diagnosis!
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I can get it tracked but it will be the new year before the guy i use will be open
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thats fine by me...i tried the usual place before kwik fit etc..but they cant do minis as the wheels are so close to the body etc..so any place in dublin that could do this would help as i need it done before i stick her through the nct..

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The place at tthe top of Captains Hill in Leixlip checked mine and did ZAKGt's for the NCT last month. ZAKGT can give you the name of the place.
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I got this taken care of by Albert yesterday!

thanks Albert, great work!

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Come on Alan where are the photos of the Mini?
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alright lad! have a new pic in the my mini sections...
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