Hey guys,

I recently got my car back from the shop after getting T-boned on my passenger side rear quarter panel. The damage wasn't too bad, but I needed a new door, my rim broke off the axle and i believe my shock absorber was banged up. According to the shop they replaced it with all new parts, and when I got the S back it looked like they did a great job.

Aside from that, I noticed when I'm on the highway and I drive over a moderate bump, the rear end feels like it wants to fishtail. The car drives in a straight line and doesn't seem to need an alignment. This also happens when cornering a bit fast, once again the rear end wants to lose grip again. My tires are relatively new as well. Is it possible the new shock just needs time to break in? What would you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance!

 

I would check the alignment first then take it from there. Anytime you take off the wheels, get new tires, or wheels fall off you will need to get an alignment.

 

Thanks! I'm not quite sure if they did one, but I believe they did...

 

Yeah mine use to feel like it would fishtail alot, especially on wet roads. I couldnt drive over 30mph on the highway without feeling like I was going to die. I got an alignment and it all went away. So I would go get one done asap. Also I didn't think it was my alignment since my car didnt pull to one side or anything, but the camber and stuff was all messed up.

 

How new is "new" for the tires?

Check tire pressures.

And make sure they "toe'd in" the alignment if you're on stock bars.

 

Am I reading this right? No way you would need an alignment just because you took off the wheels.

 

Well his fell off the axle so...yes technically his wheel was 'taken' off. But generally no, just taking off the wheels will not throw off alignment settings.