I recently purchased a 67 L-79 convertible, just got it last Friday. I also have a 66 L-79 coupe.
The weather cleared up enough Sunday before the 8 inch snow storm Sunday night to take the 67 for a good drive. My question/concern/issue is how it drives compared to the 66, in particular steering.
Both cars are standard steering. The steering in the 67 seems to be heaver (best way I can describe it) than the 66. I'm talking about at slow speed turns, like a no stop slow turn at an intersection. The 67 seems to want to stay in the turn, I have to straighten the car out. In my 66 when coming out of the turn, it wants to straighten itself out.
I'm not describing this situation very well, but that is how it feels to me. I don't know if this is what typically is called over steer?
Is it likely the steering gear or can it be something with alignment?
Thanks,
Don
The weather cleared up enough Sunday before the 8 inch snow storm Sunday night to take the 67 for a good drive. My question/concern/issue is how it drives compared to the 66, in particular steering.
Both cars are standard steering. The steering in the 67 seems to be heaver (best way I can describe it) than the 66. I'm talking about at slow speed turns, like a no stop slow turn at an intersection. The 67 seems to want to stay in the turn, I have to straighten the car out. In my 66 when coming out of the turn, it wants to straighten itself out.
I'm not describing this situation very well, but that is how it feels to me. I don't know if this is what typically is called over steer?
Is it likely the steering gear or can it be something with alignment?
Thanks,
Don
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