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Old May 27, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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I know its not a track related questioin, but I figured that there are some suspension gurus here.

Lately my S is buckin' when going over some bumps at highway speeds (it feels like its kicking out) and also when I turn right (only) regardless of the speed.

Will an alignment alone resolve the problem, or am I looking at a bigger issue?

Thanks for the help!
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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stock suspension? what are your settings now?
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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stock suspension with Espiler blues.

as far as alignment, I know my specs are off cause the car is pulling left and when I'm going straight the steering wheel is a little crooked (TDC in the 1 o'clock position)
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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1. Check tire pressure
2. Get alignment

If problem still exists, start looking for bent parts. You may notice this in the alignment if / when you can't get both sides even, or can't get as much camber / caster as normal.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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I checked tire pressure and it def feels mechanical not like the squishy feeling of uneven tire pressure.

I could not find anything bend (quick glance under the car) but you're right, it might be easier to look while having an alignment done.

I suppose that's the next step...
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Old May 27, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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check for oil around the struts one of them might be blown.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Start will the aligment first.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Thx guys!
Going in for an alignment next week.
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