Car "floats" at high mph
11-08-2010, 06:19 PM
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Car "floats" at high mph
What could cause a car to float at high mph? Do I need to change shocks or struts to get the car to hug the road better? I have an 84 Z28 factory style front air shocks on rear.
11-08-2010, 06:24 PM
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Car: 1967 Firebird P.T.
Engine: LS3 4" Strkr 422ci
Transmission: MN12 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73 8.5" 10 Bolt Eaton
Re: Car "floats" at high mph
-lowering springs 1-2in
-Kyb/koni/tok/bilstein shocks/struts (adjustable)
-Sub-frame connectors
-Done
11-08-2010, 07:41 PM
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Car: 87 GTA
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
Define "high MPH".....Of course.....
Anytime air gets under the car, it creates a "lift" effect. More downforce = less "float". If your car floating up front? In the rear? Or both ends?
Anytime air gets under the car, it creates a "lift" effect. More downforce = less "float". If your car floating up front? In the rear? Or both ends?
11-08-2010, 07:51 PM
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
85mph range. Of course it is a bumpy highway not interstate. I'm worried if I drop the car I will have bottoming out issues plus the cost of panhard bar to get the rear right. The car rides rough anyways and it seems darty in the front. I thought the air shocks on the rear might be a problem, I'm not a fan of those. But perhaps a stiffer off the shelf shock might make the car ride a bit better. I mean it is a Camaro, does anyone keep them the speed limit?
11-08-2010, 08:43 PM
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
85mph range. Of course it is a bumpy highway not interstate. I'm worried if I drop the car I will have bottoming out issues plus the cost of panhard bar to get the rear right. The car rides rough anyways and it seems darty in the front. I thought the air shocks on the rear might be a problem, I'm not a fan of those. But perhaps a stiffer off the shelf shock might make the car ride a bit better. I mean it is a Camaro, does anyone keep them the speed limit?
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11-08-2010, 08:43 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
Could just be worn out front struts.
11-10-2010, 07:33 AM
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Car: 1982 SC/1984 Z28
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
My Engine mounts are solid. I think the Rubber is there for Vibration Dampening. My engine is crap right now, so i can't really speak to a performance engine with that setup. What's the Question?
11-10-2010, 08:13 PM
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
Also was wondering since I put the solid mounts on the chassis as well, if that might have lowered the engine? I have a JEGS street strip pan on the engine, 7qt. and I really don't want to dimple the pan.
11-11-2010, 08:53 AM
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Car: 1982 SC/1984 Z28
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Re: Car "floats" at high mph
I haven't had any Oil Pan issues ............. YET
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