sloppy Suspension on FD?
06-20-03, 10:37 PM
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sloppy Suspension on FD?
I have PFS comfort springs with Tokico adjustable shocks and stock swaybars.
Tried setting them on all 5 different settings, they just feel stiffer but still feel sloppy.
Has anyone experience like a sloppy suspension or jumpy suspension. I'm suspecting it's the springs but not sure. Also the car wants to do a sharp jerking turn when there is uneven surface on the road.
Tried setting them on all 5 different settings, they just feel stiffer but still feel sloppy.
Has anyone experience like a sloppy suspension or jumpy suspension. I'm suspecting it's the springs but not sure. Also the car wants to do a sharp jerking turn when there is uneven surface on the road.
06-21-03, 03:13 AM
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Considering the springs are called 'comfort' springs I would suggest that they were the culprit. Any spring without a somewhat aggressive spring-rate is going to feel a little 'light' which I guess could be seen as 'sloppy'.
Checking for an alignment couldn't hurt either. Find as much of a straight flat road as you can and take your hands off the wheel. If the car tracks one way or another it's time for an alignment.
Checking for an alignment couldn't hurt either. Find as much of a straight flat road as you can and take your hands off the wheel. If the car tracks one way or another it's time for an alignment.
06-21-03, 04:04 AM
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Yeah I had an alignment done. On a flat road it rides straight as an arrow. But when it comes to bumps and uneven pavement, it feels like something is loose in my suspension.
Hey Rishie, how about if I swing by and you take it for a test drive. Maybe you can suggest something.
Hey Rishie, how about if I swing by and you take it for a test drive. Maybe you can suggest something.
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Its a longshot but how are the suspension bushings? The wheel bearings? If they're worn or cause excessive play, even a good alignment will not cure some of the symptoms.
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Could it get any worse? On the way home, I saw a ladder in the middle of road at the last minute. Was doing about 70, swerve to dodge it, and the car just spun out. Damn it!!! **** me off. Now I no something is wrong.
06-21-03, 11:14 AM
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'sloppy', but what tires are you running? New tires made my car track much flatter and eliminated what I suspected was worn springs.
Any vibration, noise, odd tire wear, etc.?
Has the car ever been wrecked? I had a 911 that suffered front end damage that felt what I would consider 'sloppy'.
Any vibration, noise, odd tire wear, etc.?
Has the car ever been wrecked? I had a 911 that suffered front end damage that felt what I would consider 'sloppy'.
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