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Anyone have issues with 'fishtail like' movement when hitting bumps on the highway?

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Anyone have issues with 'fishtail like' movement when hitting bumps on the highway?

Kind of scares me, I feel like the back shakes back and forth when i hit some bumps on the highway. In other cars this doesnt come close to happening on the same bumps.


What could it be? I am also low JIC magic coilovers. Do you think that could be it?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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my car was like after i lowered it and installed a camber/toe kit. had it alined and now tracks straight.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BolivianFuego
Kind of scares me, I feel like the back shakes back and forth when i hit some bumps on the highway. In other cars this doesnt come close to happening on the same bumps.
What could it be? I am also low JIC magic coilovers. Do you think that could be it?
Maybe your JIC magic coilovers aren't so "Magic!" Is your VDC shut off, that might cause your G to get squirrelly? How bout your alignment? Our G35s don't get loose unless you have an issue, different spring rates in your coilovers from side to side or really poor quality/bald tires. I can understand your being scared!
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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how are your tires? are they balding? that could also contribute
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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yessir i have the same thing, get used to it. my g is stock in terms of wheels and drop but im slapping my bc's on this week along with the camber kit and 19" rims. i hope that helps it..and if that doesnt, im sure some strut and sway bars will.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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I had that when my tires were trash. The inside tread was worn almost flat.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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How is your alignment? Bad alignment will cause that or worn tires can as well. My car did that really bad when I would change lanes after installing my adjustable camber arms and new toe bolts. luckly that was short lived as the drive to get an alignment was only a few miles.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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My car has done that since day one, both old and new tires, before and after alignment. I haven't tried replacing the shocks yet.. I feel like the wheel bounces a bit. stock suspension with only 30,000 miles on it. I havent replaced anything because I'm ordering BC's coilovers... hopefully it will take care of the problem. For me its especially noticeable when hitting manhole covers on the left side rear tire so i think its just that shock, try hitting bumps on a particular side to narrow down your problem area.. good luck !
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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I see a pattern here.


Alignment?

Do you guys think just getting the toe adjusted will help? Dont want to install a camber kit.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Toe - out
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BolivianFuego
I see a pattern here.


Alignment?

Do you guys think just getting the toe adjusted will help? Dont want to install a camber kit.
Should. My money is on toe!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by toro12
Toe - out
+1 after i chcked toe it fixed
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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I had this problem awhile back and it was due to my toe being off
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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when I dropped the car it was doing the same thing...

Do an alignment and I bet you it will go away..
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Awesome guys. Thanks for the replies. Will get Toe fixed soon!
 
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