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So I hadn't had the car out for a couple of months due to the weather but did so yesterday. Decided to go out and do some hell runs because, and this is weird, I've had dreams two or three different nights where I am driving my car and when I push on the gas...nothing happens.
Weird, I know.
So anyway, I took the opportunity of semi-decent weather and went out and got her warmed up real good, then headed off to my 'private racetrack' for some fun.
And...I noticed that when I was hitting it real hard, it almost felt like the rear end was moving, sort of 'crabbing' a bit....like the left side was ahead of the right side.
Now granted, I've been cruising in my 6100 lb FX4, 5 feet off the ground and all that lately, but....I don't remember my car feeling that...squirrely.
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'93 Montego Blue Mica
Yes, it's an automatic and yes, it's fast.
Check tire pressures?
Time for a nut and bolt check.
rear sway bar, shocks, control arms.
Break out the FSM and torque down the rear suspension bolts.
Also check that the diff oil is full.
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IRP powered - Carlisi Memorial Motor - 99 Twins - custom V-mount by Speed of light
along with the above, check the rear strut tower bar mounting points. Is the car badly out of alignment?
__________________ Every man shall be held accountable for every one of his actions. The question is not 'if,' but 'when.' 1995 BB PEP (35k miles), 1993 BB R1 (12k miles), 1993 VR R1 (124k miles), 1993 VR R1 (RIP), 1990 triple black vert (167k miles)
Back from DGRR---2013B Madness
anything loose in the rear suspension can lead to what you described. Careful as a loose suspension back there can lead to your rear end putting you out of control very easily
So I hadn't had the car out for a couple of months due to the weather but did so yesterday. Decided to go out and do some hell runs because, and this is weird, I've had dreams two or three different nights where I am driving my car and when I push on the gas...nothing happens.
Weird, I know.
So anyway, I took the opportunity of semi-decent weather and went out and got her warmed up real good, then headed off to my 'private racetrack' for some fun.
And...I noticed that when I was hitting it real hard, it almost felt like the rear end was moving, sort of 'crabbing' a bit....like the left side was ahead of the right side.
Now granted, I've been cruising in my 6100 lb FX4, 5 feet off the ground and all that lately, but....I don't remember my car feeling that...squirrely.
It seems unlikely to me that something wore out while the car was just sitting there. I'd vote for a low RR tire pressure.
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Dave
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'93 Base VR, Bought new March 92, w/PFS SMIC & CAI (modified) ; RB Dual Tip CB; HKS DP w/Jet-Hot 2000; Dual "Home-Depot" ceramic-ball & spring MBC's; Linearized stock temperature gauge, Pettit AST.
Don't forget to check your diff mounts. They go bad faster than you think.
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94 Touring 5 speed 108k original miles finally blown. Date of death 11/11/06.
Date of re-birth 11/1/09
NA 20b now running and sounding beautifully.
Engine moved back 5 1/2"
All fabrication done by me.
Test and tune time.
Dave W was RIGHT ON! The right rear was down to about 12 psi.
What a dumb-*** I was for NOT checking the air pressure before going out like that....I must be getting old.
Thanks again, guys.
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'93 Montego Blue Mica
Yes, it's an automatic and yes, it's fast.
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