Strange handling (turn in oversteer)

[roland]

Hi,
Got a bit of strange behaviour - well something that seems strange... On 'turn in' the clio 172 mk1 we've just got seems to have a slight snap oversteer. Quite disconcerting when your used to a RWD car.

Is this normal? I'll be getting the tracking checked soon.. but has the mk1 172's got adjustable rear toe as thats the only thing I can think of at the moment?

 

[edde]

Nope fixed rear toe. You may have a bent rear axle bit I forget the name Fred breaks then a lot as hsi cars lowered but if it is its only cheap to fix.
Check the shocks aren't worn as this can lead to it.

 

[Fred@BTM]

not ajustable, but the rear bearings go on them every 30K(ish)

also check for bent stub axles and knackered top mounts

also knackered shocks

 

[BenR]

are the tyres same front and rear?

 

[roland]

I'll have a look around the rear again then for any signs of damage. Has just had MOT and 72K service though and nothing came up.

Tyres are rubbish. but its not a consistant lack of grip just a bit of over yawing at the point of turn in. Could be I'm just not used to the handling but was thinking it should feel pretty good.