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OmaplataS14 · 02-13-2007, 09:13 AM

Ok ... another probably dumb question,

when driving at around 50 -70MPH when the road has some very slight rough spots (small bumps in the road) You car shouldn't get loose should it? I mean it almost feels almost like your hydroplaning. This is obviously not a good thing, but this is the issue I am getting, does anyone know what could be causing this? I am planning on taking it to a shop, but would like to know some possible causes.

Any help is highly appreciated.

SeattleSR20 · 02-13-2007, 09:39 AM

I had this feeling once before, but it turned out to just be low tire pressure for me...damn cold weather. I would start by checking that, also your rubber subframe bushings could be shot and might need replacing.

projectRDM · 02-13-2007, 09:46 AM

Blown shocks
Low tire pressure
Poor alignment
Damaged suspension components

BC240 · 02-13-2007, 10:25 AM

Filling up my tires fixed this issue for me. You can lose a lot of pressure over the winter

OmaplataS14 · 02-13-2007, 08:47 PM

Thanks guys, I will check these things.

SC_S13 · 02-13-2007, 08:55 PM

have the mechanics check out your alignment while their at it....and then make it a habit to check your pressure!

02-13-2007, 09:13 AM	#1
OmaplataS14 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 46 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stability issues... Ok ... another probably dumb question, when driving at around 50 -70MPH when the road has some very slight rough spots (small bumps in the road) You car shouldn't get loose should it? I mean it almost feels almost like your hydroplaning. This is obviously not a good thing, but this is the issue I am getting, does anyone know what could be causing this? I am planning on taking it to a shop, but would like to know some possible causes. Any help is highly appreciated.

02-13-2007, 08:55 PM	#6
SC_S13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 936 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	have the mechanics check out your alignment while their at it....and then make it a habit to check your pressure! __________________

02-13-2007, 09:39 AM	#2
SeattleSR20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 38 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had this feeling once before, but it turned out to just be low tire pressure for me...damn cold weather. I would start by checking that, also your rubber subframe bushings could be shot and might need replacing.

02-13-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Blown shocks Low tire pressure Poor alignment Damaged suspension components

02-13-2007, 10:25 AM	#4
BC240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, BC Age: 43 Posts: 472 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Filling up my tires fixed this issue for me. You can lose a lot of pressure over the winter

02-13-2007, 08:47 PM	#5
OmaplataS14 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 46 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys, I will check these things.