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High speed stability??

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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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Default High speed stability??

What will make a FF car more stable at high speed? especially in the front. My car tends to sway around on the freeway.

NOTE: I only do high speed runs when there is absolutely nobody near or infront of my car for the next three exits. Usually around 10pm.

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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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Default Re: High speed stability?? (pagong)

If you are going in a straight line and it strays from the center to one side - sounds like you need an allignment.

Stiff suspension and good tires will make a world of difference in how your car rides.


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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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Default Re: High speed stability?? (BenB)

If you are going in a straight line and it strays from the center to one side - sounds like you need an allignment.

Stiff suspension and good tires will make a world of difference in how your car rides.


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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 10:37 AM
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Default Re: High speed stability?? (BenB)

it doesnt stray, like you mean when you release the steering wheel it drifts left or right? I mean when on the freeway going 100mph the car feels like its floating instead of it feeling like its glued on the road.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: High speed stability?? (pagong)

i have the same prob like around 130+(my cluster only shows 130) and my car is ready to give me more. i let go cause it feels like im on a life raft
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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Believe it or not, but I noticed that my car became more stable at high speeds after I installed the CTR front air dam. Got even better after I lowered it. I was coming back from a friends place in VA a few weeks ago and hit 95mph without even realizing it. Felt the same as it did at 60mph.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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Default Re: High speed stability?? (BenB)

Stiff suspension and good tires will make a world of difference in how your car rides.
Right on!
Sway bars would also help because it will keep the car flat on its 4 wheels all the time.
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