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tnord · 02-27-2002, 10:56 AM

real quick before i go to class.........i agree it sounds like your shocks are blown.  like sick240 said, there will be oil all over them if they are, and maybe even in the fender well.  the problem you have with cornering over bumps is called bumpsteer, not too sure what causes it.  i think it's from when the tire becomes disconnected with the road over bumps so you slide and it feels unstable.  also a result of bad shocks.  also part of the problem is yes you do have the base model, which i doubt has springs as stiff as the SE, not sure about swaybar issues.  anyway.....gotta get to class.  i'll check the thread again later.

02-27-2002, 10:56 AM	#3
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	real quick before i go to class.........i agree it sounds like your shocks are blown.  like sick240 said, there will be oil all over them if they are, and maybe even in the fender well.  the problem you have with cornering over bumps is called bumpsteer, not too sure what causes it.  i think it's from when the tire becomes disconnected with the road over bumps so you slide and it feels unstable.  also a result of bad shocks.  also part of the problem is yes you do have the base model, which i doubt has springs as stiff as the SE, not sure about swaybar issues.  anyway.....gotta get to class.  i'll check the thread again later.