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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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what do i need to fix? every bump and rock it the road i feel when im driving, the car just drops in every hole! I know this cant be right, i just replaced the rear shocks so could it be the springs? I have to go 5mph over train tracks!
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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What springs do you have,what shocks?

Also what wheel size?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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What springs do you have,what shocks?

Also what wheel size?
stock springs,monroe shocks and tires 16s/50s
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Those monroe shocks are probably worse than the old stockers you took off. Unfortunately, to get a good set off shocks for our cars, you're going to need to spend about $400 (Bilstiens or KYB AGX). Best of the best is KONI for $800.
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Is your car floaty or bouncy?
Check the rear springs to make sure there in the upper spring isolator correctly , and that the isolator in good condition. Then make sure the bottom end (pigtail)of the spring is facing forward.

And also what's your tire pressure? 32psi?
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
Is your car floaty or bouncy?
Check the rear springs to make sure there in the upper spring isolator correctly , and that the isolator in good condition. Then make sure the bottom end (pigtail)of the spring is facing forward.

And also what's your tire pressure? 32psi?
its a little floaty, tire pressure is 35. ill check the springs, i did just put a new rear in their.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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This car isn't going to give you a luxury ride no matter what you do, though I really am impressed with the ride quality with a good set of springs and shocks on it.

Monroe shocks are probably your biggest problem.

I'm guessing your a non ss or non ws6 car with those 16 inch wheels, no? If you are an SS or WS6, the bumpstops on those can make the ride harsh.

35 is a little high for PSI. Go down to 30. What kind of tires do you have? Some tires are more comfortable to ride on than others.
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