Hi all, posted this on MT but would appreciate any thoughts from people on here...

Fitted a set of KW springs late last year, running on standard shocks etc. I've not had the wheel alignment done since being lowered. The issue is that the steering seems incredibly heavy, it was fine before, but it's a real struggle and doesn't feel like the power assist is doing much.

My thoughts are that, as the car is rather skitish on the road, the alignment is out and consequently affecting the steering. Would that be a fair assumption? Could it be anything else?

Thanks for any help.

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Sure it's not just being used to the light and disconnected steering of your Audi?

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2008 MINI Cooper S R56
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i SE Roadster

Possibly, the MINI has always been heavier than the Audi but, it does feel heavier than normal - thought so when I picked it up so had a god comparison within 24hrs.

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Have you checked your tyre pressure since pulling her out of storage? Sometimes it's just the simplest things

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Check power steering fluid,pressure on Tyres , probably the ones that would cause that , worse case power steering pump on it's way out, get 1320 to check it

Weak biceps

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Lol, is it easier turning right than left?

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2008 MINI Cooper S R56
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i SE Roadster

What he ^ said.

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