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Old 01-22-14, 03:52 PM
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Suspension Question (FD3S)

My 93 RX-7 had been sitting in my garage for a couple years. I would spin it up and drive it around the neighborhood, but never took out on the open road. I recently started driving it. Every time I hit a bump, the car bounces. On some bumps I end up hitting my head or the tires actually come off the ground, and skid when traction is made again. I took it to a local mechanic and he wasn't sure if it was the springs or the struts. He said all looked well. Any suggestions?
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The shock is there to "dampen" the bouncing of the suspension. If the car hits a bump and continues to bounce around rather than settling down, the shocks (not struts) need to be replaced.
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try taking it to an experienced rotary shop to have them check it out. There are more than a few in Florida. Pettit Racing being one of them.
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