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Old 02-01-2004, 11:46 AM
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I've been noticing this for this whole winter so far. I am running a 00, with h/r's, neuspeed rear bar on hard, LM-22's, and it always feels as if the rear end is going to kick out on me. It leterally feels like a rear biased driving car. Example: Followind a Dodge Caravan at the same speed going around a gradual corner at around 40 mph. All of a sudden the rear end starts to slide out on me while the damn Caravan has no problems. From a start, while taking a turn, the rear end comes around almost as if it's getting more power to the rear. Any suggestions? I know this should not be happening. BTW, i live in Minneapolis and have driven my whole life in snow and have been driving quattros for the last 6-7 yrs. TIA.
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The bar is too stiff...try the soft setting or even take it off for the winter.
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Its most likey the sway bar. Put the stock one in for the winter.
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You beat me to the punch by 29 seconds
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Funny how that happens : )
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that was the only thing I could think of. Seems like a logical explanation.
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Default I've read about guys with super stiff Stasis suspension and an aftermarket swaybar...

squeeling just turning into their driveway. Alot have just put the stock bar back on with such firm suspensions.
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Do you think that putting it on the soft would be good enough?
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Since you have coilovers it probably would still want to get loose a little.
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Nice looking car though...I love Imola's with the silver side mirrors.


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