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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 02:11 AM
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Struts question

I was just wondering what the cons are of driving on blown struts for an extended amount of time. anything besides a hatian hydro ride quality?
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 02:17 AM
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they might soften the springs more and make them lower. Not shure but my friend rides on blown struts and his springs are all soft and sagging now.
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 02:19 AM
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they might soften the springs more and make them lower. Not shure but my friend rides on blown struts and his springs are all soft and sagging now.
how bout additional road noise?
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 02:26 AM
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how bout additional road noise?
actually his car was pretty quiet most of the time since it was basically riding on springs. But once theres a bump then its like a roller coaster and you can hear and feel it bottoming out. He has a crx so im not shure if it will be the same with the max.
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 04:54 AM
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yes it can loosen up and damage the spring but other than that minimal chance and HORRIBLE ride quality, i drove to maxus like that, two rears were blown. not fun.
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 05:49 AM
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I think my front struts are blown..
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 05:55 AM
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Soft or blown struts and shocks will cause poor handling and possible loss of control under severe cercumstances. Also excessive tire ware, suspension bushing ware, noise and poor ride quality. All that on top of the $hitty ride your getting.
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 11:25 AM
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Soft or blown struts and shocks will cause poor handling and possible loss of control under severe cercumstances. Also excessive tire ware, suspension bushing ware, noise and poor ride quality. All that on top of the $hitty ride your getting.
hmm so maybe thats whats wrong with my car. Guess its time to fork out some cash on some struts...

Thanks for helpin me out!
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 01:35 PM
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do you have KYB GR2's?
Old Dec 28, 2001 | 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by NickStam
do you have KYB GR2's?
nope, stock
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