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car moves left and right

Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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car moves left and right

Car moves left and right on highway when im going 60mph or faster. kinda like bouncing side to side. Is it the tires or what?
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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I have same problem!
I have to do Lots of Over Correcting!
I also notice when car come off from bumps its want to run away
Car very much on Road Crown!
I am gonna have Aligments Checked out
I think my Caster is Out of Wack!
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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I gots the same thing.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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so is it an aligment that is needed
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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Could be an alignment...

Also, what tires do you have on your car? I know my 275s LOVE to track the groves in the road... I have to fight to drive the car, it's a side-effect of a 10" wide tire...
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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mine did the same and my rag joint was shot to hell
got the rag joint eliminator, hope it fixes it.
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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ok I had the alignment done. car still bounces side to side when im going 65 and up! any ideas, my mechanic has none
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by 96ta(nick)
mine did the same and my rag joint was shot to hell
got the rag joint eliminator, hope it fixes it.
I have the same problems...

I got the rag joint eliminator as well. nice piece, Steering is tight now but still wonders all over...

I also had the alignment done.. Didnt help...
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Mine pulled big time when I first got it, replaced an inner tie rod, got new tires and had an alignment and the problem was solved.
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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In an earlier thread, somebody else mentioned the idea that directional tires LOVE to follow the road... and I definitely believe it. In any car that I've driven without directional tires, it doesnt try to follow the grooves and bumps in the road, sports car or not.
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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My 275's are BAD at that...it really sucks...Im having to over-steer in order to keep the car going straight, which can't be good for the tires...

Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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My tires are Michelin Pilot xgt z4 p245/50 zr16 m+s. Featuring wide circumferential grooves and a directional tread design
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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I'm thinking ball joints and tie rods most likely...

I got 88k on the clock... still stock stuff. dunno about you guys...

are these pieces user friendly to replace?
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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Originally posted by itchy
ok I had the alignment done. car still bounces side to side when im going 65 and up! any ideas, my mechanic has none
Same deal.
Aligment is done But its same story
Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:19 AM
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Not that this helps, but I have 168,000 miles, car drives straight for miles. I love the way my car handles on the highway.

BTW: I have directional tires. Point being that something is wrong with your cars. Don't just settle with it...

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