Re: Scriocco speedometer etc...

["Lisa & Rick" <hugacub@whidbey.net>]

On 25 Nov 96 at 19:58, Rick wrote:

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> The left example represents a rack on a car that has the tie rods
> centered.  The steering wheel (if straight when the rack is
> centered) would have equal travel to both sides.  The right example
> represents where the rack would be when the steering wheel is
> straight.  Thias time, you may only get let's say 1 1/2 turns till
> the rack is at the end of it's travel.  Turning the other direction
> will let you go 3 turns till the rack is against it's stop.  Of
> course, you'll be moving the tires far more than intended and be
> rubbing somethind for sure.  
> 
> This is a crude and simplified explanation, and if my mail program
> (or some of your readers) jumbles my lines, it won't make sense.
> Here's hoping it gets to you the way I sent it :)

It's also a lousy explanation.  Let me add that the left example 
represents a pwerfectly aligned car.  The right example is that of a 
car with the tie rods misaligned all the way to one side.  This is 
also a good example of why you see some cars that seem to look like 
a "crab" when going down the road.  It sure is tough when you have to 
type this all out.  Get on powwow and I'll say it.....much easier :)

Rick    hugacub@whidbey.net
85 Scirocco 8V  Wolfsburg
Oak Harbor, WA
(On Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound)
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