maximaman69

Ok, I have had my Max for about 2 months now and I have noticed this happen twice. Whenever I am going around a curve or something and hit a bump in the road, regardless of how big it is, I feel like the whole backend of the car gets airborn and falls back onto the road in a different spot. (Hope that makes sense). It almost makes me feel like I will loose control. Is this normal? I haven't made mods and that isn't likely since I plan on hopefully trading in for a 2003 (I only keep cars for 2 years). Is this something dealing with the suspension stuff I keep reading about in different posts?

mdeal

iTrader: (2)

It may have to do with single beam suspension in the rear. The rear is not as forgiving as the front when going over bumps. I experience what you describe often, but now I have a RSB and springs, so I don't worry about it.

KaxMaxSEAE

Yeah, it's the beam rear axle. Drive a Grand Am, it'll do the same thing.

It's really noticable on high speed sweepers, with large expansion joints.

Darned if I know how to fix it without putting in an IRS, and I don't think you can get one for the max

I've never played with strut tower braces, though. Would a RSTB help? (Do they even make one?) It'd keep the rear end more in line, yes?

mdeal

iTrader: (2)

For clarification, the RSB and springs makes it more stiff in the rear, so I am expecting it to not be as forgiving back there.

If you have an SE, the rear springs are stiffer, so the ride back there will be more harsh than a GXE or a GLE model.