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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 02:40 PM
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Going over speed bumps...

Every time I go over a speed bump at like 10 mph, the rear tires come down HARD! I have to slow to like 5 mph for it to come down "gently". The front doesn't have this problem, anyone else know what I am talking about or know how to fix it? Other cars I've driven don't do this, even at slightly higher speeds.
Old Oct 7, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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That's a feature of a rear beam suspension. sigh. I wish Nissan hadn't cheaped out on that.
Old Oct 7, 2001 | 04:16 PM
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fer realz.........
Old Oct 7, 2001 | 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by MaDxKiLLa
fer realz.........
multi-link beam my a**!!!! Arrrrrgh how could they do this? I should join the minima club, I think owning a 5th gen makes me a automagic member. Even cheaper cars than ours have independent?
Old Oct 7, 2001 | 09:06 PM
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So the SE-R is going to be the same? Dang...that sucks.
Old Oct 7, 2001 | 09:41 PM
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yup.. my bros 328i with sport package and 17s go over speed bumps less painful.
Old Oct 7, 2001 | 11:51 PM
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Re: Going over speed bumps...

Yep, it's the same multi-link crap we're all stuck with. But on the brighter side, you can always slam your car in the rear. Then the constant scraping will overpower the minimal klunking and you'll no longer have anything to complain about again.


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