turning problem
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Launching!
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turning problem basically my problem occurs when im going fast into a turn (say on a highway) and i hit a pothole or a bump. my car then proceeds to hit the bump and turn further into the turn resulting in my having to dramatically correct it or else i will crash...put bluntly, the car almost loses control mid turn if i hit a bump. im not sure what this is called so i couldnt search, but does anyone have a fix for this? the car is all stock 2000 ws6 a4 (65k on the clock). Also, sort of off topic, what shocks should i go with if i plan on lowering it, and will lowering it have an affect on this problem?
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Launching!
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Originally Posted by roy
I would say don't hit the bump or pot hole when going fast .
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TECH Resident
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Okay , Schumi take your skills and keep hitting the holes and bumps.
There is not a person here that would help you with that attitude you have .
personally your best bet is to sell your WS6, and buy rice.
Have a nice day.
There is not a person here that would help you with that attitude you have .
personally your best bet is to sell your WS6, and buy rice.
Have a nice day.
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Launching!
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lets think about this for a second. i came on asking why this happens and what exactly is wrong, and maybe a fix. instead of helping me and perhaps explaining whats wrong (assuming you know what could be wrong...) you decide to be a ***** and give me some stupid, snide remark about avoiding holes. do you think i purposely aim for them, whats wrong with you? and what attitude are you talking about? im only giving YOU an attitude because YOU instead of helping, decided to be a jerkoff. and wtf is with the rice comment? thats a classy insult. put in short, you had no need to post if you didnt intend on helping... sorry about the rant. now back on the subject. no need for the shock info, but im still baffled about the problem. could it be an allignment issue? do i need to adjust my camber?
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Wow
You sure told me didn't you.
Your upseting your car hitting the holes and bumps. The tighter you make the suspension the more violent it will react. So pick your line and avoid the big bumps and holes or soften up the suspension . There is your fix. Take it or leave it.
Wow your such a noob at posting , I see you won't last long around here with the atttitude.
You sure told me didn't you.
Your upseting your car hitting the holes and bumps. The tighter you make the suspension the more violent it will react. So pick your line and avoid the big bumps and holes or soften up the suspension . There is your fix. Take it or leave it.
Wow your such a noob at posting , I see you won't last long around here with the atttitude.
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its not that the suspention is reacting violently... its just that it jerks to one side like no other car ive driven. ok i can avoid potholes (i do like any other person), but that doesnt fix the problem...
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From: Mehlingen, Germany
So
Have you had the,
inner and outer tie rods inspected ?
Lower control arm bushings inspected?
upper and lower balljoints inspected?
air pressure in tires checked?
tire alignment verified?
Did you lower the car any or is it really low? Depending on how low the car is you may be experiencing what is called bump steer.
Dunno
Have you had the,
inner and outer tie rods inspected ?
Lower control arm bushings inspected?
upper and lower balljoints inspected?
air pressure in tires checked?
tire alignment verified?
Did you lower the car any or is it really low? Depending on how low the car is you may be experiencing what is called bump steer.
Dunno
Well, here's my contribution. Just to warn if you don't like my answer, don't involve me or anybody in a flame war because the mods are watching.
Here are some examples of why SRA vs. IRS:
SRA: http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc....htm#Live-axle
IRS (specifically Double wishbone design):
http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...htm#Sus-design
As much as you don't like to hear it, you should be careful when you hit potholes and/or road bumps regardless of suspension design as the rear wheel camber isn't easily compensated through any direct active steering input (pretty much most vehicles on the market).
Even though a double-wishbone design is optimal for allowing compensation over bumps with little or not camber change, our SRA isn't too terrible of a design, and you haven't stated what you have for any suspension mods. Once you do that could really help.
Here are some examples of why SRA vs. IRS:
SRA: http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc....htm#Live-axle
IRS (specifically Double wishbone design):
http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...htm#Sus-design
As much as you don't like to hear it, you should be careful when you hit potholes and/or road bumps regardless of suspension design as the rear wheel camber isn't easily compensated through any direct active steering input (pretty much most vehicles on the market).
Even though a double-wishbone design is optimal for allowing compensation over bumps with little or not camber change, our SRA isn't too terrible of a design, and you haven't stated what you have for any suspension mods. Once you do that could really help.
