doublek Member 333 Member For: 20y 6m 2d Location: sydney Posted 13/09/07 06:59 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 06:59 AM hello everyone.my ba xr6t has been a little bouncy lately and the steering shakes a little. it just does not feel that stable even in a straight line.does anyone have any tips on making the car more stable and just generally better handling wise.would a whiteline swaybar help, would lowering it help, maybe new shocks?does anyone have some good tips and recommentations? has anyone does these mods to their car and has it helped?thanx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 7m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/09/07 07:05 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 07:05 AM Trade it for a REX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastR1Red Member 360 Member For: 19y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Mt Waverley Posted 13/09/07 07:09 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 07:09 AM The swaybar won't help with the shakes but will give you a good edge cornering.First thing is make sure your tyres are ok and pressures correct before you do anything else.If it's done a lot of work, get yourself a set of good shocks, new nolethane bushes and wheel alignment.Get the front end checked out as well, make sure everything is tight.Shocks are pretty cr@p from the start and deteriote. How many K's you done and have you been on lot's of dirt or rough roads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublek Member 333 Member For: 20y 6m 2d Location: sydney Posted 13/09/07 07:47 AM Author Share Posted 13/09/07 07:47 AM thanx for the reply. the car has 55,000 km on it. no dirt roads but will check the pressure on the tyres.the shocks should still be in good nik shouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastR1Red Member 360 Member For: 19y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Mt Waverley Posted 13/09/07 08:36 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 08:36 AM thanx for the reply. the car has 55,000 km on it. no dirt roads but will check the pressure on the tyres.the shocks should still be in good nik shouldn't it?55,000k's no rough or dirt roads, yep they should be in pretty good condition.Check your pressures first then have a good look underneath.At what speed exactly does it happen? Have you tried to purposely sway the car around a bit at 40, 60 and 100kmh? Are you getting shuddering under braking at different speeds?Just trying to isolate if it's a disc, shock, or tyre problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupeboy351 Member 55 Member For: 17y 4m 5d Posted 13/09/07 10:00 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 10:00 AM mine felt bouncy and shaky in the front at 60000km and I put the front tyres on the back and new ones on the front and it feels smooth as now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBOSS Faster than any BTA,XTC,Autotech, Nizpro and Tunehouse car Member 3,918 Member For: 21y 6m 9d Location: D SHIRE! Posted 13/09/07 10:05 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 10:05 AM Springs shocks and sway bars= hang the f%k onCall C&V for a quote 9526 5322CYA JEFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExAreSix TRAITOR Member 1,063 Member For: 22y 2m 12d Gender: Male Location: Townsville, NQ Posted 13/09/07 10:13 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 10:13 AM Simple things first. Get a wheel balance and alignment at a reputable outlet.Check your shocks for any signs of 'weeping'. Get your rotors machined and new pads fitted. (not expensive if you do your homework and 'shop around')If you want to get serious, get some lower springs; SL front, SSL rear is the forum standard. Get some decent shocks, koni or bilsteins. Will cost a bit, but will transform the car.Take an extra step and get a heavier sway bar to the front.Or go all out and get the complete Tein coilover kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Junkie Member 254 Member For: 17y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Ascot, Western Australia Posted 13/09/07 10:14 AM Share Posted 13/09/07 10:14 AM Friend recently fitted coil over Tien's to his XR6T, made a huge improvement in handling!I was so impressed I fitted a set to our other car, CV8 Monaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublek Member 333 Member For: 20y 6m 2d Location: sydney Posted 13/09/07 10:58 PM Author Share Posted 13/09/07 10:58 PM thanx for the advice fellas. I think I need to get a little serious.fast red 1 the brakes do not create the shudder it is just the steering wheel shudders @ around 80k/ph. I have done everything and it will not go away.I think I need to get serious and get some good stuff for the handling.ex r six how much is this tien coilover kit? and what is it?is it worth getting?thanx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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