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Please help me with my bouncy suspension problems. I hate driving my car!!

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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Default Please help me with my bouncy suspension problems. I hate driving my car!!

Ok here's a short rundown of my situation. 89 CRX DX lowered with Neuspeed sport springs 2" in front and 1.8" in rear. Tokico blues in front, camber kit front and rear, and 17" wheels and tires. The car has been aligned, the bumpstops are cut in half, and the inner fenderwell has been trimmed to allow the A-arm to move.
But the front of the car bounces like a ball going down the road. I didn't have the bouncing problem until I installed the camber kit. I was even using Monroe struts with the Neuspeeds, and it didn't bounce a bit.

Now I've heard the following options, but I want to fix the problem once and for all because I've already spent too much money shooting in the dark and not fixing the problem.

Here's what I've been told:
1. Run a little negative camber on the front. A little won't hurt that much. (My front wheels and tires sit straight up and down now)

2. Run smaller wheels and tires. This has something to do with unsprung weight. (I don't really understand this term)

3. Run 89 Accord struts in the front. They're shorter and give about 1" extra travel. (But if they're shorter, then will they lower my car another 1-1.5"??)

4. The dust cover might be hitting the strut seat when it is compressed. (Can you trim these or are there aftermarket ones that would work?)

Sorry to be so long and drawn out, but I thought I'd ask the experts here on H-T. Thanks guys.
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 02:07 AM
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Default Re: Please help me with my bouncy suspension problems. I hate driving my car!! (crex23)

I dont think you should be cutting your bump stops.Say it with me BUMP STOP,hmm now say it backwars STOP BUMPS.That could be your problem.Also check the road race forum for suspension questions.
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