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YOUR RESEARCHFloaty front end again....
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But other than that everything is checked, maintained and stock.
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My car (C2 Cab) was a little floaty on the motorway, until I fitted lower suspension and had a geo. I didnt do it cos it was floaty, but it has cured any float.
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If you have N rated tyres that are within age (check the DOT rating), then check the pressures (on the inside of the fuel cap).
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If it does, like you said originally, check the front splitter.
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If you have N rated tyres that are within age (check the DOT rating), then check the pressures (on the inside of the fuel cap).
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My car (C2 Cab) was a little floaty on the motorway, until I fitted lower suspension and had a geo. I didnt do it cos it was floaty, but it has cured any float.
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Surely other owners have solved this problem cause I've read enough on here and other sites to know people have experienced this at motorway speeds.
I know there's a bit on here on this subject, generally about front air splitters or spoilers. However I wonder if anyone has any experience of modifiying the suspension to get rid of this problem.
I have a C4 Cab which typically feels floaty around 70-80ish and up to 100. This felt quite unnerving on the autobahns as I backed off the throttle a lot due it it feeling a bit vague.
Also there doesn't seem to be much in the way of self-centering going on. Maybe this is because it is 4 wheel drive/rear engined - any comments?
All tracking etc checked and given the all clear by ninemeister so no worries that there is anything incorrect there. The existing setup is completely standard.
However I would like to see about getting a little more feel into the front which would improve how secure I feel on the motorway at least! It's very odd getting into my other car - a bog standard estate car, and having it feel more 'planted' at the same speeds and conditions.
So has anyone any suggestions? Would some subtle suspension mods help?
My car (C2 Cab) was a little floaty on the motorway, until I fitted lower suspension and had a geo. I didnt do it cos it was floaty, but it has cured any float. Its now rock solid at all speeds in all conditions. I realise that doesnt answer your question, as my solution involves a fair bit of expense, but thought I would chip in anyway.
Tank varies I'm afraid! Full at the start of a motorway journey, unfortunately empties as we go....
As regards the new suspension, thats what I'm thinking of. I've had the geo and alls ok, so all that is left is to try some suspension mods. It's just a case of what sort...
Maybe it feels floaty but its actually quite well planted, you could just be comparing the feel to your other car?
You could always try stiffer shocks first, then upgrade to springs or a couple of paving slabs in the boot, lol
Look, A VW PAssat estate should NOT (in my book) feel more planted on the move, have more self centreing and sharper cornering than my 911.
But it does.
I want to try a different suspension setup or take it to a specialist who knows how they should feel at 80 on the motorway.
If it really should feel like this, then its ***** and I'm buying an Audi. If not, as I suspect, then some tweaks can be made.
Surely other owners have solved this problem cause I've read enough on here and other sites to know people have experienced this at motorway speeds.
Personally, I don't believe new suspension is the answer.
Firstly, does it have an aerokit on it. If it does, like you said originally, check the front splitter.
Secondly, does it have any spoilers added to the car (eg. rear) and if so, does it have the corresponding front changes.
Thirdly, what tyres are you running? Are they N-rated? What pressure are you running? Have you had them balanced and what sort of geo did you have done?
I've heard reports of geo equipment being out, so the car seemingly is set up correctly, when the reality is, it isn't.
If you have N rated tyres that are within age (check the DOT rating), then check the pressures (on the inside of the fuel cap). If they are within spec, trying reducing the fronts by a couple of psi, then try the rears, then reverse the psi pressures.
I'm convinced this will fix your problem. To be fair, it's possible the shocks/suspension might need replacing, but this would also be reasonably noticeable through standard driving (eg. crashy over bumps at town driving speeds).
Best of luck.
Thanks Guys.
The car is completely standard - no modification, no extra spoilers, no custom suspension. It's all in excellent condition, been well serviced and, like I said, had a geo from Ninemeister, who I'm sure know they're stuff.
The tyres are only a year old with 6k on them. Correct N rated Michelins. Tried running them at book pressures, which feels like I have no suspension at all - rock hard!!
I now run them a few psi below this which give a smoother ride on the motorway. But other than that everything is checked, maintained and stock.
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