bumps at all speeds
08-28-2011, 02:46 AM
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bumps at all speeds
a few weeks ago i swapped my control arms (just bushings/ball joints) and the front strut assemblies. i noticed that the ride wasn't perfectly smooth but i didn't think it was a big deal. until recently i wasn't even sure if it was my car; i just thought that the roads i drive on are imperfect and the bumps were from the road, not my car. however, i started driving into the school parking structure regularly this week and the bumps are VERY noticeable even at 5 mph on the smooth concrete. it's an uneven feeling, like a lump on the tire or something. but my tires look perfectly fine
i'm pretty distraught right now cause i thought i was finished with car problems for the summer at least. instead, right after fixing my prior issue i get two cel codes and now this ;( anyways, please post if you have any idea on what i should check/how to check it...
i'm pretty distraught right now cause i thought i was finished with car problems for the summer at least. instead, right after fixing my prior issue i get two cel codes and now this ;( anyways, please post if you have any idea on what i should check/how to check it...
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08-28-2011, 03:10 PM
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no alignment yet, but i'm trying to get something scheduled for this week though
the faster i go the less noticeable it is. like i said, on the freeway i can't tell if it's my car or the road
and everything is stock
would it cost anything to get it looked at? kinda don't wanna shell out money unless i'm positive it relates to that
the faster i go the less noticeable it is. like i said, on the freeway i can't tell if it's my car or the road
and everything is stock
would it cost anything to get it looked at? kinda don't wanna shell out money unless i'm positive it relates to that
08-28-2011, 06:29 PM
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Try to find a local shop(not a chain) they are usually cheaper and more knowledgeable. Not that the chains are useless, they just usually employ younger guys that may lack the one piece of info you need. My local shop charges $34.95 for an alignment, and they will drive to help diagnose first.
08-29-2011, 02:54 AM
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Try to find a local shop(not a chain) they are usually cheaper and more knowledgeable. Not that the chains are useless, they just usually employ younger guys that may lack the one piece of info you need. My local shop charges $34.95 for an alignment, and they will drive to help diagnose first.
08-29-2011, 09:54 AM
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I can't tell you how many people came back after getting new struts, and complained that it rode to rough. New struts are stiffer and people are used to driving a boat with NO road
feel. Have your tires checked for ply shift or separation.
feel. Have your tires checked for ply shift or separation.
08-29-2011, 10:19 AM
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a few weeks ago i swapped my control arms (just bushings/ball joints) and the front strut assemblies. i noticed that the ride wasn't perfectly smooth but i didn't think it was a big deal. until recently i wasn't even sure if it was my car; i just thought that the roads i drive on are imperfect and the bumps were from the road, not my car. however, i started driving into the school parking structure regularly this week and the bumps are VERY noticeable even at 5 mph on the smooth concrete. it's an uneven feeling, like a lump on the tire or something. but my tires look perfectly fine
i'm pretty distraught right now cause i thought i was finished with car problems for the summer at least. instead, right after fixing my prior issue i get two cel codes and now this ;( anyways, please post if you have any idea on what i should check/how to check it...
i'm pretty distraught right now cause i thought i was finished with car problems for the summer at least. instead, right after fixing my prior issue i get two cel codes and now this ;( anyways, please post if you have any idea on what i should check/how to check it...
Is that all?? does the car wanna veer out or bounce incessantly??
What struts u runnin?? Might jus be stiff struts
08-29-2011, 08:18 PM
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gonna try to get my tires looked at though just to make sure. hopefully i find one of those guys that drive around after doing an alignment
09-02-2011, 10:48 PM
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