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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Default RS2000 suspension bouncing while wheels spinning.help please

Hi All.

Mates got a 96 2wd 2000. Its had gaz coilovers, new bottom arms, new top mounts but when the wheels light up its seems to bounce and judder the front end.

Any ideas on what causes this or is it just how they are?

He scratching his head now as run out of things to change.

Thanks in advance

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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I'll take a guess at the springs being too soft, although I dont think thats going to cause a problem when launching

Besides that if everything you listed has been changed then fook knows

Speak to Danny B for some traction bars as that will stop the wheels moving anywhere they shouldn't
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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never had that problem with all the fwd rs2000's i have had.
although got a mondeo that does it
feels like its tramping
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Had plenty of novas that have done it but usually its due to worn tie rod bushes etc.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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O.k I'll let him know. Maybe look into getting them traction bars and take it from there.

CheeRS!
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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sounds to me like the tyres are too grippy, and instead of spinning on the tarmac, it is just bouncing instead!!

My rover used to do it too
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Mine use to do it alot.. But has stopped now the car is low on Gaz Coilovers...& Rose Jointed Lower Arms.


SO does Danny B do traction bars for the MK5 Escort aswell?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Not sure if he has made some yet but I'm sure if you ask him he would make you some
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