TF Handling issues - almost ready to give up.

OK, had the TF since last September, and love(d) it, until I hit a pothole on Holiday in Wales.

Sheared a bolt in the rear suspension, car ended up like this:

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Car returned home on the back of a car transporter, and a local mechanic repaired the bolt, and returned the car to me.

I appeared to have got away with limited damage.

Shortly after, I replaced the rear tyres (see separate thread) with a set of Dunlop Sportmaxx's, and handling became scary.

Had the car 4 wheel aligned, and it seemed to improve, but still not brilliant.

I had to drive the car around for a few weeks whilst I found an adjustable rear bolt as the camber was way off, but that was done, and 4 wheel alignment was done. It seemed better, but was still not perfect. It was suggested that I replace the rear tyres as they were not the recommended ones, this was done this morning, and I now have a brand new set of Falken 914's. This apparently being the suggested tyres.

I left the garage thinking that all would be good, and looking forward to my drive to work.

Alas not.

The car is now worse. I can be driving in a straight line, and the back wants to keep stepping out. It feels like I am driving on ice.

A local MG Garage (Beech Hill) have checked the underside, and they are saying that there is no suspension damage.

So. New rear tyres

4 Wheel alignment done.

Still drives like a roller skate.

It has been suggested that I replace the front with a new set of Falken's but having shelled out 154 this morning on a fix that has not worked, I am reluctant to throw away the same amount again. Besides, the issues "feels" like it's the rear, and I would be surprised if front tyres would fix it.

Thoughts anyone?

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