75's on ice

-Joe · 7th December 2010, 00:17

I have put the Spitfire away for the winter and have been driving my 75 again. The FBH is working beautifully! none of this de-icing nonsence for me! I have noticed that whilst driving over ice patches the 75's rear wheels will push out which feels odd at the controls.

Anyone else experiance this? I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the car. I think it's caused by the passive rear steer Z-axle getting out of shape.

The Spitfire has some element of passive rear steer in the way the rear suspension works but doesn't do this because it's rear wheels can't move outward, only up&down and slightly forward and back.

I've never driven a rear wheel drive Z-axle equipped car so I don't know if phenonemon effects V8's or B*Ws. I just think it may be a disadvantage in icy conditions but an advantage in most other driving conditions.

7th December 2010, 00:17	#1
-Joe Avid contributor Rover 75 Classic SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wink Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	75's on ice I have put the Spitfire away for the winter and have been driving my 75 again. The FBH is working beautifully! none of this de-icing nonsence for me! I have noticed that whilst driving over ice patches the 75's rear wheels will push out which feels odd at the controls. Anyone else experiance this? I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the car. I think it's caused by the passive rear steer Z-axle getting out of shape. The Spitfire has some element of passive rear steer in the way the rear suspension works but doesn't do this because it's rear wheels can't move outward, only up&down and slightly forward and back. I've never driven a rear wheel drive Z-axle equipped car so I don't know if phenonemon effects V8's or B*Ws. I just think it may be a disadvantage in icy conditions but an advantage in most other driving conditions.