George,
What exactly do you mean by "sway"? Do you mean the car rolls - left up and
right down or vice versa? Or does the rear end try to come around on you?
What shape are the rear shocks and suspension in? Tire pressures? Was the
handling good until last year?
Rick
----- Original Message -----
From <gmari at optonline.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 4:37 PM
Subject: Swaying Sprite
> OK folks, I need some advice.
>
> For the past year my low mileage unrestored MKII Sprite (948) has had a
> horrible swaying problem. Last year it nearly cost my son and I our
> lives.
> Even at the slowest of speeds any left and right movement of the steering
> wheel causes the front end to sway horribly. I replaced the bushing with
> poly...and installed an anti sway bar (thanks Frank). These resulted in
> minimal improvement.
> 1. The car does not bounce up and down over bumps
> 2. The tires are Yokohama 180/155's
>
> Questions: The shocks have never been rebuilt - is this causing the
> problem or do I need larger tires...or both. Any suggestions would be
> appreciated. Had it out on the highway today and I won't drive it like
> that anymore until I can correct the problem.
>
> George Marinos
> HAN6 MKII
> Glen Rock, NJ
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