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Very loose feeling front end


Chrism001

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Hi everyone.

I have this problem going on now for about a year now, when I start going 60mph+ the front end of the car feels very 'loose'. It feels like the front goes very light and unstable. i also get bad steering wheel wobble as well.

 

I've already had the brakes refurbished, new discs all round, new tyres all round, the wheels balanced 3 times(by 3 different places), had it 4 wheel aligned, made sure hubs and back of wheels are spotlessly clean and also checked/ tightened the subframe bolts but I still have this problem.

I've had a look at the suspension arms, ball joints, coilovers and all seem in fairly good condition so I'm stumped.

Any one had similar experiences and can shed some light?

Any help would be appreciated

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Are the tyres on the correct wheels? Getting the one direction the wrong direction can do strange things.

 

Yep, double checked this as well. I've made that mistake before.

 

Got me pulling my hair out, I'll get the car up and check the steering rack, this is the only option I haven't checked.

Thanks for the help

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What suspension system are you running? Have you checked the suspension bushes, ball joints and track rod end using a pry bar to see if there is movement? Need to do the same with the rear end aswell even though it feels as it might be coming from the front end! If all is tight with minimal play then most likely be the shocks!

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What suspension system are you running? Have you checked the suspension bushes, ball joints and track rod end using a pry bar to see if there is movement? Need to do the same with the rear end aswell even though it feels as it might be coming from the front end! If all is tight with minimal play then most likely be the shocks!

 

I'm running meister r coilovers. I've had a look at bushes and haven't found nothing major, no play in any of them.

I've got new shocks coming so I'll try that first, then get it geometry redone and see if it's helped

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