Suspension Question
#1
Suspension Question
I've been dealing with this for a while but I just never thought to ask. When I come across several bumps in the road, my acceleration somewhat gets thrown out of whack and the rear end seems to bounce over the place. Is this due to fact that our cars don't have IRS? Is there a way to decrease this feeling? My suspension mods are as follows... FFRP K Springs, FRPP shocks/struts, 295/35/20 rear tire. Thanks
#5
I've been dealing with this for a while but I just never thought to ask. When I come across several bumps in the road, my acceleration somewhat gets thrown out of whack and the rear end seems to bounce over the place. Is this due to fact that our cars don't have IRS? Is there a way to decrease this feeling? My suspension mods are as follows... FFRP K Springs, FRPP shocks/struts, 295/35/20 rear tire. Thanks
We need a better description of what's going on. You could be describing wheel hop. You should have lower control arm relocation brackets with those springs. Your staggered tires could be contributing to the problem, they aren't great for handling.
Last edited by moosestang; 05-15-2013 at 09:42 PM.
#6
IRS is only going to help in a bumpy corner. On the street, which is the only place I drive, I have never felt the need for IRS and I do push it in the corners.
We need a better description of what's going on. You could be describing wheel hop. You should have lower control arm relocation brackets with those springs. Your staggered tires could be contributing to the problem, they aren't great for handling.
We need a better description of what's going on. You could be describing wheel hop. You should have lower control arm relocation brackets with those springs. Your staggered tires could be contributing to the problem, they aren't great for handling.
Thanks guys for the input.
#8
I'd get some relocation brackets and change the rear shocks to koni str T or some other shock made for lowering springs.
#9
I only drive on the street also. Let me see if I can be more specific. When i'm accelerating (not hard, just gradually) on a straight bumpy road (even while making a turn), the back of the car just doesn't feel "planted." I guess it can be wheel hop, but i was under the impression that wheel hop only occurs under "hard" acceleration. Basically, what I'm saying, what kind of upgrades should I look into to "feel" more planted to the ground, even while driving on bumpy roads. On smooth roads, the car feels fine. Southern California is notorious for bumpy roads though, lol
Thanks guys for the input.
Thanks guys for the input.
Last edited by jpplaw; 05-16-2013 at 12:53 PM.