Help Me Diagnose Suspension Issue - Edit: Problem solved- 1 tire very low on pressure
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Ok, so let's analyze the physics behind the yaw moments we encountered... Effective wheel rate dropping, and contact patch dynamically changing, exxagerating the cornering force changes generated by toein/toeout under compression and extension...
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I'm glad it was something simple to find and fix! Even tho you have resolved the problem, I thought I would put in another possible cause for someone that reads this thread in the future. haha
I had a problem where under deceleration, mainly braking, my car would rotate to the left (counter-clockwise) and it was a front left wheel bearing. I sure would have preferred your cause/fix over mine.
I had a problem where under deceleration, mainly braking, my car would rotate to the left (counter-clockwise) and it was a front left wheel bearing. I sure would have preferred your cause/fix over mine.
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32psi all around, and the balance has been RESTORED
Thanks guys, lesson learned here - stiff sidewall tires need to have their pressure checked even if they don't look flat!
Me too
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Hey I loves me some street tuurrs1!!
Thanks guys, lesson learned here - stiff sidewall tires need to have their pressure checked even if they don't look flat!
I'm glad it was something simple to find and fix! Even tho you have resolved the problem, I thought I would put in another possible cause for someone that reads this thread in the future. haha
I had a problem where under deceleration, mainly braking, my car would rotate to the left (counter-clockwise) and it was a front left wheel bearing. I sure would have preferred your cause/fix over mine.
I had a problem where under deceleration, mainly braking, my car would rotate to the left (counter-clockwise) and it was a front left wheel bearing. I sure would have preferred your cause/fix over mine.
OH:
Hey I loves me some street tuurrs1!!
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There needs to be a new rule in the R & C forum. No asking any question about anything until you have double checked your tire pressure. Glad you got it resolved. You may have a bit of a leak though.
I had a full on sidewall puncture in the mountains on RE-11A at speed, I think I could have driven all the way back home with no pressure in the tire.
There needs to be a new rule in the R & C forum. No asking any question about anything until you have double checked your tire pressure. Glad you got it resolved. You may have a bit of a leak though.
I had a full on sidewall puncture in the mountains on RE-11A at speed, I think I could have driven all the way back home with no pressure in the tire.
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There needs to be a new rule in the R & C forum. No asking any question about anything until you have double checked your tire pressure. Glad you got it resolved. You may have a bit of a leak though.
I had a full on sidewall puncture in the mountains on RE-11A at speed, I think I could have driven all the way back home with no pressure in the tire.
There needs to be a new rule in the R & C forum. No asking any question about anything until you have double checked your tire pressure. Glad you got it resolved. You may have a bit of a leak though.
I had a full on sidewall puncture in the mountains on RE-11A at speed, I think I could have driven all the way back home with no pressure in the tire.
You are right, I think I may have a very slow leak. I listened after filling it, and couldn't hear anything. It may be one of those very tiny leaks near a rim bead. I am going to do the water test to check for bubbles next.
Wow, glad you didn't lose the car with the RE-11A puncture! The sidewall construction of these tires are great, heck, they almost function like run flats. Pretty awesome.
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