FNF Type 1 is this normal when you drop a car

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Old 07-26-2012, 11:10 PM
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Question FNF Type 1 is this normal when you drop a car

so today i was driving in the rain about 55-65 and i was feeling i was losing grip.. feel like the back not sure...feel i'm driving on ice but an "only concrete"...yes my is drop on fnf type 1 and the tire are good Goodyear Eagle GT..anybody knows whats wrong
Old 07-27-2012, 06:59 AM
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If the tires didn't exhibit any hydroplaning before the drop then the next question would be the current alignment numbers with the drop, especially the toe?
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Have you had an alignment done since you lowered it? If your tow is way off, you'll get that floaty feeling on the highway where your car feels like it wants to jump from side to side. Ask me how I know...
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:40 AM
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^how do you know?
Old 07-27-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
Have you had an alignment done since you lowered it? If your tow is way off, you'll get that floaty feeling on the highway where your car feels like it wants to jump from side to side. Ask me how I know...
lol yea thats how it feel

so i need a alignment?

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Old 07-27-2012, 03:48 PM
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Yeah if you havent had one done yet get it done. and make sure you get your toe to 0. But if the drop makes your car way out of specs you might need a camber kit.

Aside from the problem you're having now how do you like the ride? i think im going to get the HT spec by F&F in two weeks.

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Old 07-30-2012, 12:04 PM
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F&F ride like stock
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and how low did you go?
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
^how do you know?
A little gnome whispered it to me in my sleep.

Originally Posted by shotta
so i need a alignment?
Yes, wanna ask again?

btw, the longer you drive like that, the quicker your tires are going to be eaten up by the bad tow. When I had the same "floaty" issues, I killed my rear tires within 2-3 weeks. Get the alignment asap.
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Originally Posted by shotta
F&F ride like stock
I have f&f type ones on my accord and I love them, but just want to know you opinion on them on our 3rd gen tl, if you don't mind me asking!
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Same cup of tea..if that's the tea you like
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I just got them too. There alright, bit more stiff and bumpy compared to stock.
I went aggressive at first and dropped it about 2 3/4 inches. My car started to vibrate around 2000 rpms particularly in second gear. Lifted it back up to 2inches and the vibrations less noticeable
Read up on this, seems like a common problem. Any one know if getting new front axels resolves this issue?
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