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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Car: 1988 Camaro IROC
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Nosediving badly

Just got my rear calipers, pads, and rotors on the car. Now under semi-heavy braking the nose pulls down like it's about to dig itself into the road.

It seems to want to sway back and forth slightly too... Any ideas why I'm all over the road under heavy braking?
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Nosediving badly

Sounds like your front shocks are shot. Check them out.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
Re: Nosediving badly

Thanks for the info, I was about to order some new shocks to go with my sportlines soon anyways
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Nosediving badly

Originally Posted by jimdutro
Sounds like your front shocks are shot. Check them out.
You might consider new springs as well.

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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Re: Nosediving badly

Daishi, make sure to replace both front and rears, have fun.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
Re: Nosediving badly

That's good news fellas, just another "must have" to buy for the car. The wife can't be mad if I have to buy it for safety reasons... Can't be wandering all over the road now can I...
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