Does you euro have drift to one side tendency?

[Suntzu]

OK. Strangeness.

Ive had my euro 2 years. No drifting . All perfect.

Got the 30 000km service done a few weeks ago. Rotated the tyres.

Now it drifts to the right WTF!

hmm

[mmmsxc]

got an 06 luxury and no problems.

[Omotesando]

Well my stock 05 17 inch rims Euro Accord finally decided the stock tyres were enough after around 30000kms so I just changed them to brand new tyres on all 4 corners.

Before, my car had a very slight tendency to drift to the right, but not too noticeable.

After putting on some Hankook V8 RS2 (I think they're called) and with laser wheel alignment done so that it is suppose to track straight, the car is pulling very hard to the left.

I've yet to go fix this but it goes on to show that even with another tyre you get drifting tendencies one way or another. This has never happened with previous cars I've had.

2ndly I think it proves that its not only the original Bridgestone 040s which have this problem. There must be something wrong with the Euro's design. Especially with the amount of bump steer that I get over any pot holes or bumps, which is rather dangerous.

Now its going to be a hassle to fix this issue I would imagine... oh well, when I get more time.

[aaronng]

Well my stock 05 17 inch rims Euro Accord finally decided the stock tyres were enough after around 30000kms so I just changed them to brand new tyres on all 4 corners.

Before, my car had a very slight tendency to drift to the right, but not too noticeable.

After putting on some Hankook V8 RS2 (I think they're called) and with laser wheel alignment done so that it is suppose to track straight, the car is pulling very hard to the left.

I've yet to go fix this but it goes on to show that even with another tyre you get drifting tendencies one way or another. This has never happened with previous cars I've had.

2ndly I think it proves that its not only the original Bridgestone 040s which have this problem. There must be something wrong with the Euro's design. Especially with the amount of bump steer that I get over any pot holes or bumps, which is rather dangerous.

Now its going to be a hassle to fix this issue I would imagine... oh well, when I get more time.

You did an alignment, so the suspension geometry is probably changed. What alignment settings did the tyre shop set for your suspension?

[Woogler]

After so many months and so many complaints fom Euro owners with the same problem, doesn't anyone think this car genuinely has a defective steering problem? I have NEVER owned a car that could not be straightended out with a simple wheel alignment! I have had all the HA "tricks" done since I bought it a year ago and it still is a pain in the arse to steer. Chasing it all over the road and as twitchy as a cat on a hot roof. Hit the slightest bump and its all over the place and it likes to go all over the lane dependant on the way the road is worn, and it loves to track right still..... What a drama in such a nice vehicle.

[aaronng]

After so many months and so many complaints fom Euro owners with the same problem, doesn't anyone think this car genuinely has a defective steering problem? I have NEVER owned a car that could not be straightended out with a simple wheel alignment! I have had all the HA "tricks" done since I bought it a year ago and it still is a pain in the arse to steer. Chasing it all over the road and as twitchy as a cat on a hot roof. Hit the slightest bump and its all over the place and it likes to go all over the lane dependant on the way the road is worn, and it loves to track right still..... What a drama in such a nice vehicle.

The problem was caused by the RE040 tyres. But after you all got your subframe adjusted, that caused uneven castor that would work with the RE040 at stock height but would be even worse when you lower your car or use different tyres. The best would have been to live with the pulling and then change to a different brand of tyres. If you had your subframe adjusted, you should change it back to stock. Also, if you don't like twitchy steering, ask for 1mm total toe in on your front wheels.

[LXRY]

After so many months and so many complaints fom Euro owners with the same problem, doesn't anyone think this car genuinely has a defective steering problem? I have NEVER owned a car that could not be straightended out with a simple wheel alignment! I have had all the HA "tricks" done since I bought it a year ago and it still is a pain in the arse to steer. Chasing it all over the road and as twitchy as a cat on a hot roof. Hit the slightest bump and its all over the place and it likes to go all over the lane dependant on the way the road is worn, and it loves to track right still..... What a drama in such a nice vehicle.

Have you changed from the REO40's?


Yep your REO40's causing this problem you are talking about "twitchy as a cat"...lol



I changed tyres not long ago, REO40's causing alot of tramlining and twitching as you would call it, lol. No tramlining or sudden changes to the steering anymore since I got new tyres, I had to pay for these my self of course.

[Woogler]

I wouldn't allow them to stuff around with my sub-frame. Only changed tyres and a thousand wheel alignments. But the way it drags itself to the right on right cambered sloped roads...ridiculously compared to left cambered..it has a problem.. a real problem.. the car is just not even in the front end. And so many others have the same problem.

[LXRY]

I wouldn't allow them to stuff around with my sub-frame. Only changed tyres and a thousand wheel alignments. But the way it drags itself to the right on right cambered sloped roads...ridiculously compared to left cambered..it has a problem.. a real problem.. the car is just not even in the front end. And so many others have the same problem.

So you are not running on REO40's?

You are experiencing the same problems as me. There is a problem, and they arn't telling.

Just take my advice and fill in safety report anyway, consumer affairs. Don't lose any more hair over it, irritating I know, but they will give in under pressure.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...75#post1125475

[Woogler]

No I have had the alleged "faulty" REO40s swapped for new ones. It allowed the vehicl to track straighter but it has issues still on cambered roads. Haven't bought different brands yet. Car has only done 11k kms.

I am completing the form you posted a link to now.

[LXRY]

No I have had the alleged "faulty" REO40s swapped for new ones. It allowed the vehicl to track straighter but it has issues still on cambered roads. Haven't bought different brands yet. Car has only done 11k kms.

I am completing the form you posted a link to now.

My car was pulling right, before they adjusted sub frame, now pulling under camber only, not a straight road as before.

Sounds like they adjusted your sub frame too, trust me they would of that's there solution you see, these guys here in Aust. are the stooges and they sit when told trust me on this.

What ever it is one of us they can bullshit too but when your talking numbers

WE WIN.

[Omotesando]

Well I have the report for the wheel alignment - pre and after.

From the aligntment specs (which I wont retype here as its too cold to go outside to fetch it), it should be tracking straight on.

Now it is pulling to the left.

I think the RE040s tramline worst, that one I could make an association with.

However, other problems such as bump steer and not tracking straight or being really darty AREN'T exclusively restricted to RE040s.

Tramlining doesnt cause problems nor will cause any accidents.

Car not tracking straight or swerving all over the place whenever the camber is uneven or there are pot holes will and I still dont understand how people can blame this on the RE040s fully. The only problem with the RE040 that I had was tramlining but that was only a small part of the whole problem.