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Old 09-01-2006, 11:08 AM
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Default Rear end bouncing on launches
Ok it feels like im getting some sort of axel tramp but it does not have leaf springs obviously.
So when launching the rear starts bouncing .

Any idea how to cure this problem or what could caue it?
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Old 09-01-2006, 04:35 PM
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Springs too stiff?? you running coilovers?
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Old 10-01-2006, 05:23 AM
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No Stock springs with Koni shocks.

I am on Bridgestone semis though !
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Old 10-01-2006, 04:26 PM
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Try some stiffer springs then?
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Ahmed springs - from Mike R.
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coil overs sorted both of mine out
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I have a set of Leda coil overs on the way . Hopefully this will do it!!

Thanks for all the reply`s
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