what causes the car to correct the steering

[240sxspeedracer1]

Before some stupid lady cause me to hit the curb, my car would turn wonderfully.  I loved it.  After the hit, my car doesnt correct itself when I make a turn.  Its like it wants to continue going in the direction that I was turning towards, ideas as to why would be appreciated.

[Sick240]

Someone coorect me if i am wrong, but i think it has to do with the angles in your tie rods, camber that is placed on your tires, and the weight of the vehicle flattening them (returnability) Ummm, not too sure, just go to an alignment shop, and tell them to fix your returnability

[MrMigs]

I think it's all that, but mainly caster.

Unless i'm wrong...

[Jeff240sx]

If you bent your frame, even if they straightened it as well as anybody could, it would still be crooked, and not straight.  That would cause your car to dogtrack, and eat tires, and handle funny.  Did your car have a bent frame when you hit the curb?  If nobody said it was bent, you may want a second opinion.
Or.... could just be an alignment problem.
-Jeff

[sykikchimp]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MrMigs @ June 03 2002,02:02)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think it's all that, but mainly caster.

Unless i'm wrong...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
caster is the main adjustment that allows the car to straighten itself out. &nbsp;240's come with a good bit of it stock, like 6-7 degrees.

[Powerzen2002]

Either way. &nbsp;Most likely with a hit that hard, you most likely have a bent tie-rod at the least. &nbsp;Best bet, bring it to a shop to have them try an alignment. &nbsp;You may wanna check your control arms as well to see if they have taken a good blow.

Good luck.

[240sxspeedracer1]

thanks a lot for the ideas. &nbsp;I have one more clue to help narrow down my problem. &nbsp;When I am really low speeds(ex. when I am parking) and I'm turning into the parking spot, I hear a loud bang noise sometimes. &nbsp;Other times its a not as loud. &nbsp;Sounds kinda scary, like if somethign is really screwed up, any ideas as to exactly what that is? &nbsp;Also, do you think &nbsp;I could last at least 2 more weeks

How could I have bent my frame, I just hit the curb at 10-15 mph with my front right tire?(just a question, not being sarcastic or anything)

[Jeff240sx]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240sxspeedracer1 @ June 02 2002,9:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Before some stupid lady cause me to hit the curb, my car would turn wonderfully. I loved it. After the hit, my car doesnt correct itself when I make a turn. Its like it wants to continue going in the direction that I was turning towards, ideas as to why would be appreciated.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Followed by:
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (From some Jackoff @ later on)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">

How could I have bent my frame? I hit the curb at like 10-15</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Am I a damn mindreader? You said "IDEAS" would be appreciated. So I gave you one.
-Jeff

[Sick240]

Alright, well, with that "loud bang," does your steering wheel get stuck, or feel like a jolt through it or something? if so it is probably a bent tie-rod coming in contact with another. Lates

[240sxspeedracer1]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ June 04 2002,01:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240sxspeedracer1 @ June 02 2002,9:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Before some stupid lady cause me to hit the curb, my car would turn wonderfully. I loved it. After the hit, my car doesnt correct itself when I make a turn. Its like it wants to continue going in the direction that I was turning towards, ideas as to why would be appreciated.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Followed by:
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (From some Jackoff @ later on)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">
Am I a damn mindreader? You said "IDEAS" would be appreciated. So I gave you one.
-dick</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
u like pissing peope off dont u?
After I said that shit I even made it clear that I was WONDERING, and not trying to be sarcastic.
And this time, u dont have to be Ms. Cleo to read that I fucking said that shit. &nbsp;So next time, dont have a cow jack ass.

[240sxspeedracer1]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Sick240 @ June 04 2002,1:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Alright, well, with that "loud bang," does your steering wheel get stuck, or feel like a jolt through it or something? if so it is probably a bent tie-rod coming in contact with another. Lates</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
well, the steering wheel doesnt get stuck so I'm assuming it's the tie rods?

thanks