averagewhiteboy

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Hey guys,

So, as of lately with all of the cold weather, the roads are getting awfully bumpy and full of potholes. I've noticed my car acting up lately from it. I think my struts finally blew. I've been on Sportlines now since early summer, and I have around 67k on the struts (stock FE3). Lately, the car seems to be "all over the place" when on the highway. As in, the car seems to be constantly left and right. I can't quite keep it straight. It's alright though on normal speed roads.. Also, the car is VERY bumpy and constantly jarring me when it hits bumps and such. And no, I did not cut the bump-stops. The only suspension mods are the Sportlines and a DC strut bar.. It basically just feels awfully harsh for ride, and the steering seems a little limp. These signs of blown struts, or something else? The car is still solid, and has always been bumpy since the Sportlines were on, but it just seems a bit crazy lately..

Suggestions?

Thanks!

ls1fbody

when you go over a bump, does the car keep bouncing?

JenosaidoZombie

I'm having the same problem, I've been on Eibachs's for little over a year and experiencing most of those things for a week or so now. Any info would be great.

jimbos'ss

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common denominator=eibachs lol

averagewhiteboy

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Obviously, but I'm just trying to see if new struts will help. lol Or just postpone issues further..

jimbos'ss

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ditch the eibachs, they'll just blow the new struts again after a while.

jlong3382

Koni's will fix you problem

TCguy

TC struts with the eibachs or atleast in my case....

slowswap

Lowering springs blow struts. Wrong spring rate vs the size of the valves in the struts.

thedude411

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you should look into some steering rack spacers once you get your struts replaced lol

averagewhiteboy

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If i didn't want the car lowered I would have never installed the springs. It'd be stupid to remove them.

jimbos'ss

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i grow more and more amazed at the advise people give these days! TRULY I'M ASTONISHED!
thanks slowswap for at least being the voice of reason.

theres problem with eibachs though, they bound and rebound at a faster rate than the stock shock/struts can handle. try a different brand like pedders. might have better luck so i've heard.

averagewhiteboy

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I'm fully aware that I will blow stock struts on lowering springs. That's why I was simply looking into a cheap replacement option.. Not looking to remove the springs..

jimbos'ss

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it has nothing to do with the fact that there lowering springs, its that the rates are not matched to the shock/strut. that and the sportlines coilbind like a ****! there garbage.

averagewhiteboy

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Ohhhhhhh.. lol

09blackonblack

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41k miles on my sportlines and i have the crazys when accelerating hard clunks when driving slow and it rides like a lumber wagon