Geometrically speaking, bump steer will be minimized when the tie rods are
level, i.e. the wheel moving up or down will have the minimum effect on
steering. Of course, it is possible that some bump steer is desired and
you are trying to CONTROL it rather than MINIMIZE it, but I don't know
about that.
Ulix
On Wed, 29 Oct 1997, Larry G. Miller wrote:
> Anyone know what the angle of the arms should be relative to the rack? From
> frontal pictures of original cars with the hood up it looks to be pretty
> straight when at rest. When I lowered the Bugeye it kind of messed up the
>bump
> steer, not bad but noticeable. I'm going back to stock springs anyway
>because
> of ride height but I was just wondering.
>
> ----------
> From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net on behalf of Brian Evans
> Sent: 29 October, 1997 5:16 AM
> To: Larry G. Miller
> Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: Bump Steer
>
> Bump steer is adjusted by changing the relationship between the steering
> rack and the steering arms. On the Midget, you could do that by shimming
> the rack up or down, or by bending the steering arms up or down.
>
> If you bend the arms, gently heat them to a dull red before bending, and
> after you gethem where you want them, again gently heat them to a dull red
> and then immerse in a large container of dry sand or vermiculite to allow
> very slow cooling. Or, send them out to be normalized at a heat treating
> shop if you're nervous.
>
> I wouldn't bother for any car other than a serious racecar, with actual race
> tires. I didn't bother on my race Midget, since I usually don't run very
> sticky tires.
>
> Brian
>
>
> At 09:13 PM 28/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
> >Hi All
> >
> >Any ideas for setting bump steer on a Spridget.
> >
> >Larry Miller
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
Ulix __/__,__
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