VXAddict's Addiction Therapy Log

[tom4bren]

Alignment: The truck pulled to the right pretty hard before, particularly when I stomped on the brakes. That's what led to the brakes overhaul. Now that that is taken care of, the only thing I still have is a slight drift to the right when the steering wheel is at dead center. What's odd is when I let go of the wheel, the car tracks straight - so I'm thinking the steering wheel itself needs to be checked? Also, noticed there is still a bit of 'play' when i turn the wheel an inch or two to the right or left and nothing happens...

The alignment shop should have taken care of centering your steering wheel when they did the alignment.

The play in the steering should be able to be adjusted out. There is a set screw on the top of your steering box that adjusts the backlash on the gears in your box. It's an easy process & there should be a thread or 2 on the process.

Edit:

Here's one: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...=steering+play

[vt_maverick]

Another problem you're having... NO PICS!!! Too many words, not enough photos!

[vxaddict]

Another problem you're having... NO PICS!!! Too many words, not enough photos!

LOL - message received. The car's been in and out of garages/install bays lately, I haven't had time to take pics. I will do so by my next update, I promise.

[vxaddict]

As promised, some pics of the new stereo install:

The Alpine CDA-9886 head unit



Here's the seriously useful USB power adapter for your cigarette lighter:



Here's the IPOD link to the Alpine Headunit



I didn't take pictures of the speakers yet. They haven't installed the 4" Polk Coaxials yet, so I will take a snapshot of those. I do have the original 6.5" woofer that was completely ripped from the rubber/foam surround. Apparently one of the previous owners loved to listen to their music LOUD...

[Mile High VX]

Very nice...I have the 9835.

The ipod adapter in mine is finished off in the center console with a cradle in there to hold it tight.

[vxaddict]

Very nice...I have the 9835.

The ipod adapter in mine is finished off in the center console with a cradle in there to hold it tight.

I'd love to see a picture of the cradle. My installer said there wasn't that much slack in the cable, but he said he might be able to pull out about another 3-4 inches. I was just thinking of putting in some velcro tape and call it a day.