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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Hey I was wondering if it is normal for the rear end of a MY02 to kick out one way or another when shifting into second. Could this be a problem or is this normal?
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Check your tire pressures.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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If a tire is low on one corner, It will sea saw when you pitch back on acceleration or dive on brakes.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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i had/have the same problem.. my solution, stop redlining first and second gear..
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by WashabiS2K,Nov 15 2006, 12:27 PM
i had/have the same problem.. my solution, stop redlining first and second gear..
but why, Its so fun!
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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I agree its very fun.. Last night however my car kicked about 7 ft to the right shifting and I didnt shift at redline- shifted at 8400 but wow had to over correct..It may be the tire pressure I need to check that out..Is there anything you can do to prevent the kick..
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by wazzurp,Nov 15 2006, 02:33 PM
Is there anything you can do to prevent the kick..
Check your tire pressures.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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On the other hand, you could always check your tire pressures.

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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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hey you guys, i was always wondering.. if the rear wheels are mis-aligned, could that also result in a kicking out of the rear while redlining>shifting
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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just keeep it to the floor and steer through it

i find that when you let off the gas the car tends to slide out more

and it always seems to slide to the pass side
with exact tire press. +/- 1 psi
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