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Unstable when cornering

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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Hi guys

Recently I had a feeling of instability at high speed in the S, the dealer diagnosed as a worn bushing on the O/S lower control arm. This was replaced by said dealer but in doing so they removed the subframe so they could get a torch on the bolts as they were a little stuck. Had the car realigned to optimal UK spec, but the car still feels vague on the front especially at higher speeds where it just feels damn lethal. In fact so bad I had to abandon the car at a meet yesterday as I felt i was going to end up in hedge

Is there any procedure the dealer monkeys may have overlooked when refitting the suspension, my guess is they didn't load it up when torquing the bolts
Either that or they completely misdiagnosed the original problem.
The dampers arn't leaking and don't feel soggy when pressing on the wing.
Tyre pressures are all 32psi

Any ideas???
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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I noticed the same thing. My car only has about 20 000 miles on. Feels very unstable on High speed bends.
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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get a front under brace and sway just for the fun of it and see if you get your feel back ( add a strut tower too if you want)
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