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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Just bought a 03 with 115km on it, and i noticed that when i drive fast, if i his a little bump in the road, the back end almost goes sideways, im wondering if theres something wrong or if thats just the way it is?
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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The GT two-step is a very common thing. It will usually hop and skip around depending on the hole in the ground, as low as 40MPH or so.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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ahhh, its not a gt though..
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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my car usually does a little shimmy if i hit a hole mid-corner but not anything close to getting sideways.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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hmm sounds like your shocks are busted.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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hmm sounds like your shocks are busted.
+1. With 115k miles, you should look at a full check up! I'd replace shocks,struts & quads and while you're at it, if you have plans on lowering your car, go ahead and do your springs. The problem you are having, is not the first.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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yea at my job I drove a truck that had busted rear shocks and whenever I hit a bump it would go sideways, scared me I almost thought it was gonna flip over. So that is my guess
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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yeah, im going to get it fully looked over once i start gettin money comin to me. so i'll get those things changed for sure and im not gonna lower it because the roads where i live suck
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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