Questions about drifting to the right
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2004 E55; 2002 Corvette Z06
Questions about drifting to the right
Had the car aligned at the dealer last week after I noticed it was pulling to the right. They said the alignment was out, and realigned it. Took it back today because it still wanders to the right, and they tell me that it's normal for an MB to "drift" to the right. That's how MB sets the alignment.
Is this true or am I dealing with morons?
Is this true or am I dealing with morons?
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there were many complaints on this board; check on search. They got rid of mine and now it drifts to the left not so bad that I want to try again. I find it difficult to believe that mb designed it this way.Mine was set so that to exit a freeway I just had to let go of the wheel about 100 feet from the exit ramp..
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Originally Posted by CRaysE55
Had the car aligned at the dealer last week after I noticed it was pulling to the right. They said the alignment was out, and realigned it. Took it back today because it still wanders to the right, and they tell me that it's normal for an MB to "drift" to the right. That's how MB sets the alignment.
Is this true or am I dealing with morons?
Is this true or am I dealing with morons?
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Had same problem with both the E500 and E55. Fixed my E55 problem by slapping on 19 inch HREs. Dealer tried twice to fix it but nothing worked, mysteriously the HREs took care of the problem.
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MORONS!
It is a very common problem. It used to be if your car has less than 7500, they will align it for free. That might have changed since I had it done. If you have to pay for it, the bolt kit and alignment runs about $300. Also check for bad tires even if they have to dismount and remount them or borrow some from another car that is driving straight. Accept nothing less than perfection.
It is a very common problem. It used to be if your car has less than 7500, they will align it for free. That might have changed since I had it done. If you have to pay for it, the bolt kit and alignment runs about $300. Also check for bad tires even if they have to dismount and remount them or borrow some from another car that is driving straight. Accept nothing less than perfection.
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
MORONS!
It is a very common problem. It used to be if your car has less than 7500, they will align it for free. That might have changed since I had it done. If you have to pay for it, the bolt kit and alignment runs about $300. Also check for bad tires even if they have to dismount and remount them or borrow some from another car that is driving straight. Accept nothing less than perfection.
It is a very common problem. It used to be if your car has less than 7500, they will align it for free. That might have changed since I had it done. If you have to pay for it, the bolt kit and alignment runs about $300. Also check for bad tires even if they have to dismount and remount them or borrow some from another car that is driving straight. Accept nothing less than perfection.
Why would it be normal for a car to drift so much that it'll take an exit for you?!
You paid for a Mercedes, and you guys will know that it's got it's expensive upkeep. 300$ for alignment, although it isn't required for other cars, is needed for Mercedes'
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This is not your problem. I had the same experience before, and wanna to share with you all.
1. Using the standard 16" rims have no problem with the alignment, when i'm using the 18" rims and the problem comes out.
2. Normally the roads on the streets are not 100% flat, the edges on the both sides must be lower than the middle. Try to drive it on the middle lane in the high way, and you will feel better with your vehical.
1. Using the standard 16" rims have no problem with the alignment, when i'm using the 18" rims and the problem comes out.
2. Normally the roads on the streets are not 100% flat, the edges on the both sides must be lower than the middle. Try to drive it on the middle lane in the high way, and you will feel better with your vehical.
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True, the roads are crowned one way so water slides off, but the problem doesn't affect other cars I drive and is very evident in certain Mercedes' I drive.
It's an issue IMO with Mercedes' quality control.
It's an issue IMO with Mercedes' quality control.
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