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    Suspension Woes...

    I dont know if this is a problem or just a thing with smaller cars, but every time I go over a train track, the suspension bottoms out. Is this just the light suspension on the accord or might it be a problem.



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    You need new struts. They wear out over 15 years.
    Nothin' extra

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    what do you mean bottoms out?
    what does it do?
    if you scraping the bottom, you may want to try going slower over the railroads.
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    basically, whenever I hit the tracks, the springs collapse in so much that they hit together with a loud "pop".
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    thinking time for new struts, and slow down over the tracks

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    haha.....Yea, slowing down would help a bit wouldnt it
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    Yea you should slow down.
    I'm your local R&D nut. Fabracting, welding, tuning and breaking my stuff so you don't have to.

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    is your car slammed?? if now you should just get new springs and struts for your car since you obviously need new struts anyway...than you'll be forced to slow down as well
    worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere

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    slammed??? Im not sure if I know what you mean on this one.
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    Originally posted by drknow
    slammed??? Im not sure if I know what you mean on this one.
    lowered a lot such as 2", and with large diameter wheels 16/17+

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