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Old 10-06-2011, 11:14 PM
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G's rear wiggling at freeway+ speeds

Recently I noticed something since it's been a bit rainy. If I'm going at like 50-65mph on the freeway when it's wet and there is some imperfect road that is parallel to my car's direction, my rear feels like it's slipping and moving side to side. if I change lanes and go over those tiny circle bumps it also fees like it's tipping left and right and wiggling. At the track after hitting 3rd gear and flooring it on from there on dry roads the back feels like it's tilting and swinging left and right but I am sure that I'm not breaking traction. I remember seeing a thread a few months ago with someone having the problem but I cannot find it. Any input is appreciated. Feels a bit dangerous so I stopped driving the G
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 11:36 PM
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have you changed any suspension components or adjust ride height lately? If so, your alignment can be off...by alot.
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 11:40 PM
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Hmm.. I kinda notice that my passenger side rear is a bit higher then the driver side and I do need to get it aligned as when I let go of the wheel it tilts to the right. I will get it aligned this weekend, any other suggestions incase it doesn't work? Thanks
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 11:41 PM
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Broken endlinks
Blown strut
I don't know if worn bushings will have that effect
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 11:44 PM
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Lets hope it's not a blown strut If it is, where is a good place to buy a single Tein comfort sport? The last time I broke one of my struts it cost over $500 for 1
 
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Old 10-07-2011, 12:42 AM
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Make sure whoever repaired your car repaired it properly after that curb kiss accident.
 
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Old 10-07-2011, 12:49 AM
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It was fully repaired and the issue did not exist until recently
 
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You're gonna need to describe it a bit better. I'm confused right now.

From what I'm reading, does it seem like the rear is tilting left and right? As if someone was rocking the car? Or is it swinging left and right? Or both?
 
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Old 10-07-2011, 12:55 AM
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Hmm.. perhaps tilting was not the right choice of word. It feels like it's slightly swinging left and right and regaining stability
 
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I would try the alignment first, then drive it. Simple enough.

If that doesn't improve anything, then start checking components
 
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Old 10-07-2011, 12:59 AM
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Thanks, gonna get this done on Saturday and hopefully remember to give feedback incase someone has this problem in the future as the post a few months ago with a similar problem went unsolved for a while if I remember correctly
 
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There's a San Carlos meet on Saturday BY THE WAY.
 
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Old 10-07-2011, 01:04 AM
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Perhaps I will swing by if I have some time and the G doesn't have to stay overnight at the shop
 
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If the alignment takes overnight, slap the shop owner.
 
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Old 10-07-2011, 01:15 AM
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Heh.. reason why it might stay overnight is because I plan to get my brakes done as well as a few other things before I take it over to Infiniti of Pleasanton to check for oil consumption before my warranty ends. I can't slap my dad lol
 


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