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

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Old 08-17-2011, 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 08-17-2011, 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 08-17-2011, 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 08-17-2011, 10:14 AM
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how are your tires? are they balding? that could also contribute
 
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Old 08-17-2011, 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 08-17-2011, 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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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 08-17-2011, 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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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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Toe - out
 
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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 08-18-2011, 12:02 AM
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Toe - out
+1 after i chcked toe it fixed
 
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I had this problem awhile back and it was due to my toe being off
 
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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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Awesome guys. Thanks for the replies. Will get Toe fixed soon!
 


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