Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 02:42:41 -0400 From: "The Man" <TD-TTCdeadnopsam.net> Subject: Re: handling woes 84 900
Check those front shocks. trevor davis <vcdavisnopsammaker.com> wrote in message news:37D0B860.5FFD1045nopsammaker.com... > greetings all: > > my 1984 900s has problems holding the road to the point of being scary > at times. All four ball joints and shocks have been replaced but the > suspention has this loose feeling to it. additionally, when i go over > bumps the front passenger side has this loud rattle to it. it sounds as > if the damper and spring are not holding the wheel to the road and the > whole assembly is rapidly bouncing up and down. the front end in > general just has this drift and skate feel to it. it is decidedly more > pronounced on long straight roads with a 55mph speed limit. i live on a > very narrow twisty road, and while it can be a struggle to drive, it is > generally easier especially given the 45 mph speeds. > > my car has been looked over by a few mechanics, and all have given the > clean bill of health. > this whole situation has me scatching my head. > > wondering what to check next......any ideas > > thanks......trevor >