Suspension on this car feels... squirmy? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Feb 15, 2012 | 01:46 PM

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jrockstarr

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anyone know why there was never an awd coupe offered?

Feb 15, 2012 | 08:12 PM

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screwby25

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i did also notice that my rear sway bar end links were knocking... it was one of those things i was definitely going to replace.. but i havent really found any decent ones that were also relatively budget priced..

oh yea and i also found that my lower control arm bushing on the front pass. side is broken and no longer centered...

Feb 16, 2012 | 12:00 AM

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Teelux

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Originally Posted by gary c

Part of the instability you're feeling may be due to worn shocks/suspension with those kinda miles on her clock. Quality tires will also remove the squirmy feeling your receiving. I can drive SLICK in terrible weather all day long and she's solid never showing any unwanted responses. Spend the extra $$ for Michelin tires, you'll be glad you did....Gary

What 'model' of Michelin tires would you suggest?

Feb 16, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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jrockstarr

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the snow tires so you can get around when it snow flurries. lord knows i cant. this is the worst car ive ever seen in the snow. kinda makes my buddies M3 look like a snow plow

Feb 16, 2012 | 01:30 PM

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^plenty of guys on here drive in the snow with no problems during the winter.. Look around to see what setup they're running.

Feb 16, 2012 | 07:26 PM

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RcktSci

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yeah I noticed the exact same thing. It just feels squirrely if it is the slightest bit wet out. And if I even think of driving in snow without the traction control on it goes off to the side.

I used to have a Firebird that was awesome in the snow, I'm thinking the longer wheelbase and better tires helped. I think I had a good set of Nokian's on it that worked wonders.

Not sure what your running right now but it might be worth the investment. Right now I have whatever the VW dealership I bought it from put on. They even got the rear tire size wrong, so I have narrow tires that doesn't really help.

If you do get new tires I would be interested in knowing if they help.

Feb 22, 2012 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Dream

Adding a set of sway bars is also a way of dramatically improving the way the car drives. +1000000 on alignment and worn out suspension. Those 2 things will make you feel like you're driving a 30 year old Buick.

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made a WORLD of a difference for me, and it was a 15min job for my 2 rears(1st time) stock everything but the links were shot, I think i paid like $20 total for both links online. you wont regret it

and im sure a ser of aftermarket swaybars will do wonders also! I got used to that "squirmy" feeling after a while but after changing out the end links it reminds me more of my Z

solid...