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Need Advice- My S pulls to the left @ high speed accelerations

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Old 04-04-2004, 11:02 AM
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Default Need Advice- My S pulls to the left @ high speed accelerations

I recently got my S back from an accident where I lost my back end damaging my rear right quater-panel, suspension, etc.

The bodyshop did a great job repairing my baby but I noticed that when I accelerate at high speeds (+50mph), the car "pulls" to the left only to return back once I let go of the throttle. The alignment seems perfect on local streets and I can only notice this problem on the hwy.

Do you guys have any suggestions on why this is happening? Please advise. Thank you.
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Check the air pressure in your tires.
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Check your alignment.
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Originally posted by kane.s2k
Check your alignment.
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Thank you to all-especially Fsures.

I checked the air pressure and discovered that the rear right tire was over 60 psi! Brought it down to 32psi and all is well.

Thanks again...you guys rock!
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Still check your alignment. Many body shops dont take the extra step and actually do an alignment on the car. Just cause it goes straight doesn't mean it's still ok.
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Will do Kane. Thanks!
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I have the EXACT same problem with my S. Except my tire pressures are all good and exactly the same on the left and right. I have had the car aligned 3 times, and it will be fine for a couple hours then it will start acting up again.

I have no idea what to do.
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Mine does pulls to the right but its because i have a radial pull on the tires. Just wondering if you checked that.
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have the EXACT same problem with my S. Except my tire pressures are all good and exactly the same on the left and right. I have had the car aligned 3 times, and it will be fine for a couple hours then it will start acting up again.
Has the car been in any kind of accident?? Because your frame might be slightly bent. I would measure the diagonals of the frame to make sure its spot on. If not, you can take it to a body shop and they'll pull back into shape.

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