Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning Talk about modifications, or anything else associated with performance enhancements. Have a new idea for performance/reliability? Post it here. No idea is stupid! (please use Detailing and Appearance for cosmetic ideas)

Struts replaced, car is still a little too bouncy.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-07-2006, 12:48 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
Timothy's Buick's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Timothy's Buick is on a distinguished road
Default Struts replaced, car is still a little too bouncy.

Hey all.
Last month, I replaced all 4 of my struts, (expensive) with 4 Monroe Sensatracs. I did not bother replacing the springs or anything else. The car has the FE1 suspension if thats of any help.

The problem is, the car is still too bouncy. When hitting dips, the car sometimes bottoms out, or nearly flies. This is a bad road. On normal roads, its ok.

So, what should I do next, Maybe the 16 inch wheels will stiffen it up some? Or should I just live with it, and quit whinin??
Old 05-07-2006, 12:58 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
95naSTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Philly
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
95naSTA is on a distinguished road
Default

Did you get an alignment?
Camber & toe makes a big difference in how your car feels.
Old 05-07-2006, 01:08 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
willwren's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
willwren is on a distinguished road
Default

Or your springs are weak.
Old 05-07-2006, 01:54 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Peterg22000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,798
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Peterg22000 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by willwren
Or your springs are weak.
i agree with Bill, my dads car had this same thing and new springs thightened things right up
Old 05-08-2006, 09:51 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
Timothy's Buick's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Timothy's Buick is on a distinguished road
Default

The car has been lined right up. Had it done by good alignment people.

Springs? I did consider springs, but was too poor, and thought it really would not need them yet. I should replace the springs, but curb height is fine, no spring is sagging.

Will park avenune springs for either the 91 or 90 work, and be better? (for all 4 wheels? If not, whats the best spring for this car? I want a nice ride with road firmness. Maybe OE springs?
Thanks.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GunsOfNavarone
2000-2005
23
03-08-2014 04:07 PM
birchymm
1992-1999
22
11-19-2004 10:47 AM
Buddha Jones
1992-1999
6
02-20-2003 11:11 PM
Drifter420
1992-1999
9
11-10-2002 08:54 PM



Quick Reply: Struts replaced, car is still a little too bouncy.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:05 AM.