Lately my car has been riding very bad (bumpy, car is trying to steer itself)
it's been making me mad, I can't drive so fast cause I'm scared the car is just gonna lose control. I have the tokico suspension package, and 17 inch CP -35's. I also have 3 brand new tires and one that's really bad(don't ask). Please help me out, tell me what you think is causing it or what I do to prevent it. Thanks in advance.

 

Get rid of that tire, get all 4 same tires.

Than do the following
-Alignmnet
-Good computer balance
-Tighten steering rack

I had the exact problem, this fixed it, all 3 issues were the culprits.


[Modified by 97blackteg, 4:15 AM 11/24/2001]

 

Cool thanks, do I need a camber kit for the alignment?

 

depends on how low it is, camber does not usually effect the ride quality too much. So I dont think thats your problem, but toe, caster, and all that can.

 

Sounds like excess torque steer caused by an alignment problem. Do the alignment first and see what your camber is after that. If it's approaching -2 degrees or more, then start checking into a camber kit.

 

how do you tighten a steering rack??

 

It's not practical to "tighten" a steering rack. The adjustment "screw" is waaay too finicky. Better off replacing the rack bushings with Energy Suspension, or similar polyurethene bushings.

 

i second tht

 

One reason you would still be noticing torque steer is because the axles are not the same length from the wheel to the transmission. Because the transmission is located on the right side of the car when you are sitting in it, the axle length to the left wheel is longer than the right causing torque steer to the right wheel. Now I am not absolutely sure about a '99 civic but I believe that it is this way. To fix it on your model im not exactly sure. Also when a car is lowered you now have rack and pinion steering. So you really don't need your power steering. Plus this is taking away a couple hidden hp. Any bump you will hit can cause your wheels to jerk. Do what the other posts say and you should be better off. Although you can never get rid of this problem completely.