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Old September 14th 06, 04:52 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
scoot_014
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Default subaru bounces too much

hi, i just got some new Apexi springs put on my car and now it bounces
alot the wheels stay firm on the road but the body of the car bounces
alot is there any way in fixing this and if so what is the problem?

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Old September 14th 06, 01:37 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
John S.
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scoot_014 wrote:
> hi, i just got some new Apexi springs put on my car and now it bounces
> alot the wheels stay firm on the road but the body of the car bounces
> alot is there any way in fixing this and if so what is the problem?


Sure...just replace the new springs with the original ones that were
intended for the car.

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Old September 14th 06, 01:56 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
N8N
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Default subaru bounces too much


scoot_014 wrote:
> hi, i just got some new Apexi springs put on my car and now it bounces
> alot the wheels stay firm on the road but the body of the car bounces
> alot is there any way in fixing this and if so what is the problem?


When you install stiffer springs, you need to install stiffer dampers
(shocks or struts) to match. If you are using the original shocks or
struts, this is a common cause of this problem.

nate

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Old September 16th 06, 07:35 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
2ofdem
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Default subaru bounces too much


N8N wrote:
> scoot_014 wrote:
> > hi, i just got some new Apexi springs put on my car and now it bounces
> > alot the wheels stay firm on the road but the body of the car bounces
> > alot is there any way in fixing this and if so what is the problem?

>
> When you install stiffer springs, you need to install stiffer dampers
> (shocks or struts) to match. If you are using the original shocks or
> struts, this is a common cause of this problem.
>
> nate


Yep its the shocks.

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Old September 16th 06, 11:50 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
dearcilla
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Default subaru bounces too much


N8N wrote:
> scoot_014 wrote:
> > hi, i just got some new Apexi springs put on my car and now it bounces
> > alot the wheels stay firm on the road but the body of the car bounces
> > alot is there any way in fixing this and if so what is the problem?

>
> When you install stiffer springs, you need to install stiffer dampers
> (shocks or struts) to match. If you are using the original shocks or
> struts, this is a common cause of this problem.
>


In fact, I've heard that the way to go for handling and a good ride is
stiff shocks, stiff anti-roll bars, and soft springs. But most people
don't want that; they just want the lowered look.

 




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