OK - why does the GS handle so poorly?

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Jun 22, 2006 | 01:40 PM

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lexforlife

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Originally Posted by pavster

Lexforlife, you might be right that the bushings protect the rack agains sudden jolts, although I would venture to say that it's the tires' job. I am sure everything we are doing -- stiffer shocks, springs, wider lower profile tires, poly bushings, braces, etc. -- increases shock on suspension components, driveline components, body joints, etc. so yeah, there will eventually be a price to pay. So what, I already spent a ton on the car (purchase price+gas+insurance+tires and other wear items) I might as well enjoy it. Otherwise, I am spending way more trading it for a bimmer because I hate its stock handing...

-pavel.

true indeed i hear ya bro

but again be careful with altering those mounting bolts and/pr adding to them , i inspected my rack today with my son turning the steering wheel and i see no movement within that area but i did see about a 1/8 inch side to side movement from the pass area where that grommet binds the rack , so i ordered a new grommet today to replace it tomm before having a high end alignment done

Jun 22, 2006 | 01:47 PM

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corkycal

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ed,

when you replace those grommets/bushings on the passenger rack, is there anyway you can take pictures of what you're doing? how much did this cost?

Jun 22, 2006 | 01:50 PM

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pavster

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So I don't know maybe mine were just badly worn out -- hard to believe on a car with 22k miles on it... No movement at all for you though; ha?

Jun 22, 2006 | 02:24 PM

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