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really poo handling some advice please

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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Default really poo handling some advice please

What would cause an s2 to handle really shit like it doesn't feel sure footed and any pot hole/dip or anything in the road makes the car pull etc it has new suspension (springs and shox) and the turn in/out of the car feels real poxy??

it's like driving a boat really and any highish speeds is actually quite frightening (spl)


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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Bushes.

I would replace the top mount bushes, TCA's and bushes, ARB bushes and the rear arm bushes, and dont use cheapo shit bushes, go for the proper powerflex items
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Also get your front and rear toe checked.
You would want about 4mm-2mm toe-out on the front.
and 1mm-3mm of toe-in on the rear.

As said above if your bushes are totaly worn out then the toe settings will move loads when you drive the car.

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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Cheers guys

a fella on ebay is doing the complete front set for Ł76 delivered and a complete rear set for Ł143 delivered is that about right for the money?
http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/J-W-...409388QQsofpZ0

And are they an absolute cunt to fit?


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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by S2martin
Cheers guys

a fella on ebay is doing the complete front set for Ł76 delivered and a complete rear set for Ł143 delivered is that about right for the money?
http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/J-W-...409388QQsofpZ0

And are they an absolute cunt to fit?


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There the ones...

and yes... they are an absolute cunt
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveyBoyS1
and yes... they are an absolute cunt
I knew it

anyone know if Elite in Dagenham still fit them??
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