Re: alfa-digest V7 #1316

[Pottree@domain.elided]

In a message dated 01/31/2000 7:39:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

<< Subject: RE: Newbie Spider driver needs advice
 
 I'm with you - some of it must be "normal", where the deviation is, only the
 experts know. That's why we need to take the car to trustworthy mechanics.
 
 I've brought mine to my mechanic for the same reasons - felt a little
 "vague" or "sloppy". They told me it was fine...
 
 I think the bottom line is that we can't expect a car with a design that's
 dates back to decades ago to feel as "tight" as our modern cars with rack
 and pinion steering. 
  >>

There has been development on the spider over the years, increased weight, 
more displacement, elevated ride height to meet USA bumper laws, added 
equipment, etc.  My 91 doesn't handle like my 71 and frankly, I don't expect 
it to be an identical driving experience.  But if it's truly loose and sloppy 
in handling, something is WRONG and you must get it FIXED.  There is 
different, there is quaintly antique, there is old design trying to keep up 
with increased demands, and there is BROKEN (and its cousins, WORN OUT and 
ABOUT TO BREAK).  Find out which is which or suffer the consequences!

Charlie
LA, CA, USA

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