Originally Posted by Robbie Mathisen
Originally Posted by Leroy
Originally Posted by Robbie Mathisen
Originally Posted by Leroy
No PAS Robbie, sadly, but think at some point I'll go for steering bearings. When you say dampers, do you mean those thin metal plates that are bolted to the stub, and slot into the chasis? I've got those.

Yes, exactly. They should be greased, and no play fore-aft. There is a good description at the GoMog website, check it out. As for PAS, I understand. Expensive retrofit and quite invasive, but what a difference on a Roadster with a heavy engine and fat tyres! In the case of bump steer, I would definately start with a steering damper. Medium fiddly with full width bumpers, quite a bit more strenous if you have overriders. Steering bearings will make the handling easier (poor man's PAS - which I considered myself, before taking the plunge - no pockets in the shrouds), but not do much with bump steer. It does require a bit of stripping of the front suspension, though. But BRBs are so cheap and easy to fit that it was impossible to resist. Not a major breakthrough in handling, but quite noticeable. Very good cost/benefit ratio.


I've been reading up on your post about the steering damper and Dave W workshop note. All helpful, and I think in my realm of ability. It's on the list, with steering bearings, BRBs and remote greasing when I get the chance.

If you decide to fit a steering damper, and if you have a car with overriders, it is still possible to fit the damper without removing the overrider bracket, it can be done with the bracket in situ. Takes some skill with a small angle grinder. The metal of the bracket is veeery hard....


Well that would make the job easier. I do have overiders. I take it, the likes of a dremmel with a metal cutting wheel wouldn't suffice?


2004 Series 1 Roadster