mazor1

I have a question for you CL 3.0 Experts.

I purchased my 99 CL 3.0 off of E-bay about 3 weeks ago. Its' in fine shape inside and out, although there definitely was a rear end wreck that has been repaired. I've had the car up to 85 mph and it rides smooth as can be. However.......

If I go over a bump in the road with my rear tires the car seems
to "hop" to the side, ever so slightly. I wish I could describe it better than as a "hop" but thats what it feels like. A slight jolt or hop of the rear end, nothing like I have ever felt driving a car before.

I checked the "bounce" and return of the shocks and they seem to be fine. I'm not an expert and don't really know what to look for in crawling under the car to see if the rear end, springs, etc. are the way they are suppose to be. Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? Is it something serious that I should have looked at? Is it possible that a car smashed in the rear wasn't repaired correctly, at least as far as the suspension is concerned? Thanks for your advice. MHM

dustbuster4

I know exactly what you're talking about. It's normal.

I got rid of that "hop" when I put in lowering springs and switched to adjustable struts.

I used to get that "hop" expecially when cornering on a ramp, where there were joints in the pavement. It's now gone.

mazor1

Thanks dust. Once again you've come thru for me in helping me realize that my car is just "normal" and since its' an Acura thats
better than most. Good luck in getting your ride back to the way you want it. MHM

Acura3.0CL

Yea! I know what your talkin about! I LOVE THE HOP! lol..call me wierd but I floor it on the curved on ramps because the whole back end comes out...lol..its soo cool i think

KC CL 1785

I am thiking a reat strut brace

Acura3.0CL

Oh heeellll no...i love the hop..its the next best thing beside waiting alllll year for winter to come so i can go have fun throwin my back-end out with the E brake...hehe