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| gaocs |
 Jul 13 2019, 09:27 AM
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I have a really odd thing happing in my car that I hope someone can help with.
About two years ago I had new shocks fitted all round to my 1970 1.7 and since then the car has had an unusual symptom where it "bounces" up and down as you are going along... but it doesn't happen all the time. It always happens when I have been driving at say 50mph+ and then have to slow down, the car then continually bounces up and down as it's going along, especially at slow speeds. This always happens for example when I'm on a motorway and then the traffic slows right down and is then start-stop traffic. It feels like you are on a trampoline. I always thought it was more of a "seat of the pants" feel, but today my son was driving behind me and he says you can visibly see the car bouncing up and down. I've had the suspension checked and everything seems ok, so does anyone have any ideas as to what can be causing this? Could it be engine mounts or something else? The wheels are new as are the tyres so it's not a problem related to them not being round. The "bounce" is a few inches of movement up and down. Thanks. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Jul 13 2019, 01:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,219 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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I keep re-reading your OP. You say you had the suspension checked.
What was checked? The symptoms you describe also sound like it could also be too high of a rear spring rate and/or not enough damping. Especially if this is happening at low speeds (i.e. 30 mph). Read what is posted above, clarify what's occurring and we'll eventually get you on the right path. |
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gaocs Bouncing car Jul 13 2019, 09:27 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com maybe a knot in one of the tires, and or a broken ... Jul 13 2019, 11:44 AM Superhawk996 I agree with the Doctor that the tires are the mos... Jul 13 2019, 12:42 PM Superhawk996 One other obvious item comes to mind.
914 rear ... Jul 13 2019, 01:02 PM SirAndy Is the car lowered a lot? It could be riding on th... Jul 13 2019, 01:33 PM dan10101 I never assume because one person told you that so... Jul 13 2019, 02:11 PM
IronHillRestorations Is the brake pedal pulsating? I think it’s prob... Jul 13 2019, 02:16 PM |
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