Guest andychase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Evenin' I've been using the Supe for the odd bit of commuting recently and the back end has become very lively. Now I know that it's a tad on the cold side and the gritters are out, but I'm a bit concerned about it. Pulling out of a junction the other day the back end stepped out, and again today on a roundabout, I'm not accelerating hard at all, but it feels like I'm almost driving on ice most of the time. I had it over at Toyota the other day for a free vehicle safety check, they've said it'll sail through the MOT (always a nice thought) but the front shocks are leaking (£830 to sort...), other than that all ok??? I've just read Class One's winter driving tips and I'm driving really carefully at the moment & up until now she's always handled fine, am I over-reacting or should I be shopping around for some new suspension or just new bushes or anti-roll bars???? Any advice please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 What wheels and tyres are you running (particularly what brand of tyre) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Same here mate , i've just booked mine in to the Garage for Monday so they can check mine out and double check everythings as it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Evenin' I've been using the Supe for the odd bit of commuting recently and the back end has become very lively. Now I know that it's a tad on the cold side and the gritters are out, but I'm a bit concerned about it. Pulling out of a junction the other day the back end stepped out, and again today on a roundabout, I'm not accelerating hard at all, but it feels like I'm almost driving on ice most of the time. I had it over at Toyota the other day for a free vehicle safety check, they've said it'll sail through the MOT (always a nice thought) but the front shocks are leaking (£830 to sort...), other than that all ok??? I've just read Class One's winter driving tips and I'm driving really carefully at the moment & up until now she's always handled fine, am I over-reacting or should I be shopping around for some new suspension or just new bushes or anti-roll bars???? Any advice please? my advice is take it easy the roads are well greasy more this year because the additives in the gritting, oh and i would never use toyota, but then thats me;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Check Your Rear Tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 It is a bit slippy out there, as I had the pleasure to find out. Just take it really easy, if you've got snow mode, stick it on, it limits revs so really helps slow you down. It's not great but it's better than wrapping it round a tree. Sometimes though, even being careful, it will catch you out;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andychase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 What wheels and tyres are you running (particularly what brand of tyre) They're Full Run's (I've never heard of them either), I checked the tread not too long ago and it was around 5 or 6mm. Maybe just an upgrade in tyres then? Oh and then there's the leaky shock's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andychase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 It is a bit slippy out there, as I had the pleasure to find out. Just take it really easy, if you've got snow mode, stick it on, it limits revs so really helps slow you down. It's not great but it's better than wrapping it round a tree. Sometimes though, even being careful, it will catch you out;) Yes mate, I just read up on what happened, sorry to hear about it. No snow mode for me unfortunately so I'll just have to bit a little careful on the throttle. Oh, and there's nothing wrong with neons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Oh, and there's nothing wrong with neons! shhhhh:hide: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Oh, and there's nothing wrong with neons! In a Brothel that is. Not that i visit them or anything.. Just drive past very quickly like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 £830 to supply and fit new front shacks? No way, I can supply and fit new Bilsteins for under £300 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Check your tyre pressures (I bet the rears are uneven). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Had the same problem a couple of years ago change your rear tyres I learned an expesive lesson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 £830, are they gold plated? Completely ridiculous price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 £830, are they gold plated? Completely ridiculous price! I have a brand new set of 4 brand new dampers in stock for only £365 delivered. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=135268 http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1017/cimg00037nc.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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