s2000 unstable at high speeds?
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Originally Posted by xda2000' date='Feb 9 2005, 03:25 AM
mine had the same squirley feeling, even had it aligned. feels the same 
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Originally Posted by 1a-race' date='Feb 8 2005, 11:10 PM
then again you did change the aerodynamics of the car. I doubt the maker of that bodykit spent the change to put it in a wind tunnel.
I agree, it's an alignment issue... what kind of suspension mods do you have?
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From: Rcho Santa Margarita, CA
I've noticed some tire/wheel combinations ride the grooves in the road worse than others. Perhaps you're getting caught in some road grooves?
Just a random guess. Also, check to make sure there are no spring spacers left on from the factory. Spring Spacer thread: http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44024
Just a random guess. Also, check to make sure there are no spring spacers left on from the factory. Spring Spacer thread: http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44024
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There's a lot of factors that might make your car feel unstable, but the usual causes are, in my opinion
1) worn tires
2) misaligned wheels
3) bad roads -- nothing you can do about this obviously
I've gotten up to 130 on a freeway (late at night when there was no one around) and it felt no different than driving at 80 mph. But when I first bought the car the front tires were nearly bald and driving home was scary, let me tell you.
1) worn tires
2) misaligned wheels
3) bad roads -- nothing you can do about this obviously
I've gotten up to 130 on a freeway (late at night when there was no one around) and it felt no different than driving at 80 mph. But when I first bought the car the front tires were nearly bald and driving home was scary, let me tell you.
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my car has always been fine at 130.
-but lately at 80mph my car tends to vibrate/shake a little. i think it is because of my 18s tho, because ive been fine with stock, and my 17" works. then again it could be because of my agressive lowering. (but never had the problem before 18's)
just my experience, and if anyone could help me out id appreciate it too
-but lately at 80mph my car tends to vibrate/shake a little. i think it is because of my 18s tho, because ive been fine with stock, and my 17" works. then again it could be because of my agressive lowering. (but never had the problem before 18's)
just my experience, and if anyone could help me out id appreciate it too
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From: Brunei
Originally Posted by 1a-race' date='Feb 9 2005, 12:10 PM
then again you did change the aerodynamics of the car. I doubt the maker of that bodykit spent the change to put it in a wind tunnel.
I did change the rear wheels, thats when the feeling occur. S-02s fronts, and Falkens rears, 245-45-16. Maybe its the tires combinations
Anway, my alignment specs
Front L: -0.29' camber
6.56' caster
0.03' toe
Front R: -0.29' camber
6.53' caster
0.03' toe
Cross camber : 0.00'
Cross caster: 0.04'
Total toe: 0.06'
Rear L: -1.32' camber
0.21' Toe
Rear R: -1.33' camber
0.21' Toe
Cross Camber: 0.01'
Total toe: 0.42'
btw my car sees a lot of highway driving.
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