My T6 is pulling to the left (RHD)
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Mine pulled to the left when I bought it, I dropped it on coilovers and got the 4 wheel alignment done but it still pulled to the left. The garage said it needed more adjustment but it wasn't adjustable any further.
Then I took it to AwesomeGTI in Manchester who spent hours on it doing the 4 wheel alignment and testing it. They said it was technically perfect but the camber of the road affected it and made it vear to the left. They also said that the Solow suspension was poor quality and the way that the rear springs were coiled it wouldn't be long until the snapped.
I recently drove to Germany. When I got on the motorway at Rotterdam the van seemed to pull right. Tested it all the way and pulled to the right. So it seem that it just pulls in the direction of the camber of the road.
I recently had KW V3 coilovers fitted and aligned and now it drives perfectly straight
Then I took it to AwesomeGTI in Manchester who spent hours on it doing the 4 wheel alignment and testing it. They said it was technically perfect but the camber of the road affected it and made it vear to the left. They also said that the Solow suspension was poor quality and the way that the rear springs were coiled it wouldn't be long until the snapped.
I recently drove to Germany. When I got on the motorway at Rotterdam the van seemed to pull right. Tested it all the way and pulled to the right. So it seem that it just pulls in the direction of the camber of the road.
I recently had KW V3 coilovers fitted and aligned and now it drives perfectly straight
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Exactly as I have said several times!
oldiebut goodie said:
Just find a one way street that used to be two way and drive on the right hand side - that's how I knew there was nothing wrong with my T3.
oldiebut goodie said:
Just find a one way street that used to be two way and drive on the right hand side - that's how I knew there was nothing wrong with my T3.
Latest update and the last update for pulling to the left 
after two days in VW dealership it’s now how it should be in first place no more pulling to any side and perfect to drive!
VW have done completely rest on ECU and DSG, then realignment of steering rack and wheels alignment. And what a difference, it’s super to drive even with the 20 inch alloy wheels! We are well happy it was well worth it me complaining and writing emails and not letting them to get away with it!
So if you have the same problem don’t let VW to walk over you the vehicles should drive straight not left or right!
after two days in VW dealership it’s now how it should be in first place no more pulling to any side and perfect to drive!VW have done completely rest on ECU and DSG, then realignment of steering rack and wheels alignment. And what a difference, it’s super to drive even with the 20 inch alloy wheels! We are well happy it was well worth it me complaining and writing emails and not letting them to get away with it!
So if you have the same problem don’t let VW to walk over you the vehicles should drive straight not left or right!
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I thought all Uk vehicles were set to pull left slightly? To avoid nasty accidents when drivers fall asleep behind the wheel. I’m guessing it’s not just a gradual thing you mention? Obviously the bigger and heavier the vehicle and the wider the tyres the more it will amplify this?
Well all I can say as I mentioned before in last 10 years I have driven transporters done over 500000 miles not one pulled to the left. Now I have T32 with 20 inch alloy wheels and was pulling to left so I have complained it was back at the dealer 3 times until today when they followed instructions from VW UK and all is good as it should be.
And by the way I drive lorries now with over 7.5 tunes and no they don’t pull left, doesn’t matter if empty or fully loaded.
And by the way I drive lorries now with over 7.5 tunes and no they don’t pull left, doesn’t matter if empty or fully loaded.
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Milkybarkid
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Hi, what instructions did they have to follow and what was the actual cure?
I've had my van hunter aligned 4 times now and inspected by 3 different garages who all say its within tolerances and nothing obvious wrong mechanically. I'm running 20n wheels 20x9 fronts and 20 x 9.5 rears on Bilstein B14 coilovers and HR ARBS
Any help appreciated
Hi,
I have a 2017 built VW T6. Its running on aftermarket alloys with 245/45/18 in the front and 255/45/18 at the back. It's been pulling to the left ever since I got it and the local dealership where I am from (Mauritius) is of no use.
Some mechanics have told me to change the damper and suspension which should resolve the issue. Has anyone done that here?
I have a 2017 built VW T6. Its running on aftermarket alloys with 245/45/18 in the front and 255/45/18 at the back. It's been pulling to the left ever since I got it and the local dealership where I am from (Mauritius) is of no use.
Some mechanics have told me to change the damper and suspension which should resolve the issue. Has anyone done that here?
Check out post #96 first
The VWUK has said to the dealer to do complete digital reset on ECU as my is DSG then to refitted steering rack and all perfect!
Im in Weymouth and would like this done.
Whos the best person to speak to and arrange this with
Cheers
Call the office and speak to Simon 01243865515
Having issues with mine now. When I first had the van it was pulling to the left so had it Hunter aligned and it was spot on for alignment. So swapped the front wheels round across the axle and seemed fine. Even when I got it lowered. Now since changing to 20” wheels it’s back with a vengeance. So I will swap the new wheels again across the axle to see if that does anything but in the meantime it’s booked in @BognorMotors for a alignment check. Hoping they can get it to drive straight down the road
Mine now does this, hunter alignment all checks out as in tolerance, so annoying!
Depends who is using the Hunter, I’ve seen some proper dinlo’s trying to use a Hunter. Also, once a tyre is worn on the edge it will continue to pull even after wheel alignment, can you swap front tyres from left to right?
Well I had this on my T6. Took it for a Hunter realign twice. Told it was drag on the tyres. Twaddle I thought. Swapped wheels over much better. I then started to swap them all around until I got the best fit. Drives spot on. Better than it has in my ownership.
wheel swap first.
wheel swap first.
I'll give that a bash this week!
I had the wheels aligned manually at first, once I had installed my coilovers. It pulled to the left straight away, so I returned to the garage to have them look at it again, which they said it was spot on. Not being happy with that I went to a separate garage with a good reputation for track Cars etc, they did the hunter alignment and said it was very close, it was just the rear toe needed adjusted. I have quite a lot of front camber but apparently you can't change this without adjusting the subframe? And funnily enough I have slightly more camber on the front right as to left.
I'm going to try the tire swap though, would be really interesting to see if this makes a difference.
Cheers
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