Springs will do it as well as the front shocks binding up. Had the same
problem on a bugeye. Push up and down on each corner and make sure the
shocks are free to go up and down. Also check for broken leafs in the back.
Most common is the tired springs.
----- Original Message -----
From "Keith Turk" <kturk at ala.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 12:16 PM
Subject: Handling ?
> Okay folks I gotta question.... I am working on my youngest son's steel
> bumpered Midget.... and the damn thing doesn't sit level.... ( I suspect
> it's a spring issue )
>
> okay moving past that when I am out on the road in it... the thing pitches
> and rolls when I get on and off the throttle...
>
> Anyone else had this problem or know how to correct it?
>
> As a general aside... I love driving these things....if you don't take
them
> out once in a while you forget why you fell in love with them in the first
> damn place.... What a Blast to go putting around the block... top down...
> freezing... who cares.. it's about the joy of driving... the pep of the
> engine and the noise that little motor makes... what a Gas....
>
> I know it's sounds funny from a guy who has a 228mph car with all it's
> associated Noise.... but these damn things give me every bit as much
> Pleasure... Keep in mind I paid $400 bucks for this thing.... and get
this
> big a kick out of it... ain't that special....
>
> Keith...( out having a blast... the race car is supposed to get out of
that
> Trailer today.... but I may just take another Putt..)
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