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Old 08-30-02, 09:52 AM
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Unhappy Car is swaying all over road

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I've got an 88 turbo and when I drive the car swerves and swayes all over the road. It is really bad on the highway.... Is there a more common bushing or bushings that go bad in the RX's?

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Benny
Old 08-30-02, 05:21 PM
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I'd check the front and rear swaybars to be sure they're mounted securely. Also, are you running non-stock tire sizes?

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get stiffer lowering springs and new shocks. that'll get rid of it.
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Thanks guys,

I just bought KYB shocks and struts with HKS pro sport springs. I hope this helps....
Benny
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Check your tire pressures too. They might be very low!
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Benny - When you put on the new springs (which I'm assuming lowered your car quite a bit), did you have the alignment redone? When you lower the car, it changes the suspension geometry angles and will cause your tires to have a funny contact patch (usually too much negative camber).

Tire pressures should be checked too, but I'm betting it's an alignment issue.
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get new suspension in.. get tires balenced.. poly bushings... and wheel alignment
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Just had everything done and the car is handling great!!

hugs the corners lovely....
Take care,
Benny
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