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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Thumbs up Rear suspension is crap :(

I have the rear suspension with poor adherence, going over bumps I removed the rudder and goes sideways only the rear axle

that may be?

change absorbers 3 months ago and since then is wrong, I have traction problems and walked almost 1 month with 2 broken rear shocks

I have damaged something??

this terrible car handling

Help
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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take some pictures? difficult to understand...

what are your wheels and tires?
what are your modifications?
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Take your car to a mechanic and have them inspect the rear suspension components. It may also need an alignment.

Nobody here can guess what's wrong with your car.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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ok,

tires in rear 215/60/ 15"
tires in front 195/60/ 15"


mods in the engine: completly stock, cone air filter k&n, ground kit, E-fan

the shock absorber in rear is really hard, but the spring´s is my dude...
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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What does this mean "I removed the rudder"?

I had a rear steering problem when one of my Lateral Links was loose [the bar from the subframe to behind the wheel hub], it made the car swerve when I hit bumps or let on and off the gas.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Derekcat
What does this mean "I removed the rudder"?

I had a rear steering problem when one of my Lateral Links was loose [the bar from the subframe to behind the wheel hub], it made the car swerve when I hit bumps or let on and off the gas.
Geeze, losing a lateral link is dangerous, be glad you didn't wreck.

Others, give the guy a break, look at his location. I am sure there is somewhat of a language barrier here.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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take it to a mechanic.
if you don't know the specific name of the parts your referring too, there is no way we can help.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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Mine as exactly like this when I got it. I replaced the rear struts and the "hopping" over bumps disapeared.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by VermontRX7
Mine as exactly like this when I got it. I replaced the rear struts and the "hopping" over bumps disapeared.

ok, anyone help with a picture?

I guess the car goes to the right side, is terrible



thanks a lot !!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Picture of rear struts? Bring it to a mechanic please.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by VermontRX7
Picture of rear struts? Bring it to a mechanic please.

rear strut = rear shocks absorber?


deeply sorry if I don´t know the right terms


thanx a lot
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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he is from another country, hard to understand his english.

Check your tires thread wear and air pressure, make sure they are all good.
Inspect those shock absorbers that where installed, look to see if there is any oil leaks on them or what not, and make sure all bolts are tight.

Try to take pictures for us and put them here so we can see and give you better ideas on what to check.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Yes you most likely need to replace the rear shock absorbers.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Derekcat
What does this mean "I removed the rudder"?

I had a rear steering problem when one of my Lateral Links was loose [the bar from the subframe to behind the wheel hub], it made the car swerve when I hit bumps or let on and off the gas.
I had a bent lateral link and it would hop like a bastard, I would definitely check those if you have replaced the shocks and it is still hopping
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hypertek
he is from another country, hard to understand his english.

Check your tires thread wear and air pressure, make sure they are all good.
Inspect those shock absorbers that where installed, look to see if there is any oil leaks on them or what not, and make sure all bolts are tight.

Try to take pictures for us and put them here so we can see and give you better ideas on what to check.

I really grateful for your post..

today I take a picture

Originally Posted by -Crash-
Yes you most likely need to replace the rear shock absorbers.

this rear strut have 500 miles

I recently replace them
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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^Well thats good then, hope you find out whats wrong soon!
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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Maybe your springs are gone. What happens if you push down on the rear of car? Does it bounce up and down alot? It shouldn't bounce more than halfway down and spring back into position with no boucing.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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if your car moves to one side over a bump then something is broken or you alignment is bad, please take it to a mechanic.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by VermontRX7
Maybe your springs are gone. What happens if you push down on the rear of car? Does it bounce up and down alot? It shouldn't bounce more than halfway down and spring back into position with no boucing.

when I push down the suspension is right, a little bit soft but the strut is without oil leak, still fine you know

Originally Posted by Syritis
if your car moves to one side over a bump then something is broken or you alignment is bad, please take it to a mechanic.

Ok, alignment posibly


thanx a lot really!
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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A strut doesn't have to leak to be bad. But if you replaced them, then its not those.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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even with a huge barrier he manages to get the correct word count for A LOT. well done, I know many adults that still write it incorrect, and they are born and raised english. I think if you really think about what he types you can make out everything he is trying to say.

Keep trying, seems like you have a lot learned about english already






Originally Posted by meteoro
when I push down the suspension is right, a little bit soft but the strut is without oil leak, still fine you know




Ok, alignment posibly


thanx a lot really!
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsFun
even with a huge barrier he manages to get the correct word count for A LOT. well done, I know many adults that still write it incorrect, and they are born and raised english. I think if you really think about what he types you can make out everything he is trying to say.

Keep trying, seems like you have a lot learned about english already

thanks, I appreciate the patience of many..

I´m keep trying and have to discover the trouble with my rotorlove!
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:03 AM
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Check the following:

Rear links
DTSS bushings
Control arm Bushings
Subframe bushings

Basically inspect all of your rubber bushings. You say the car is basically stock so that means that it's most likely a worn part, unless it's been in an accident.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by levelzero
Check the following:

Rear links
DTSS bushings
Control arm Bushings
Subframe bushings

Basically inspect all of your rubber bushings. You say the car is basically stock so that means that it's most likely a worn part, unless it's been in an accident.

I will this weekend, thanx levelzero!


after I need all your help for a DIY replace of the bushing´s damaged if is that case


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