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chasing my tail
My 2002 996 is still relatively new to me. About 6 months. Just put two new Bridgestones on the rear (lots of tread) and yes they were the correct size and stiff sidewalls. The problem I am feeling is the car is VERY unstable at turn-in. Feels like I have an additional 1000 lbs. behind the engine. OR....towing a large trailer and it starts to sway. I have been racing SCCA since 1982 and know what oversteer feels like but this is different. NOW for something I did wrong.
Before I bought the new tires (felt a vibration in my seat during a 1200 mile trip) I jacked up the car (using the engine crankcase) as the jack point. My Son noticed oil dripping from the underside and quickly told me I probably had oil filled motor mounts. He must have been right. Do you think this has anything to do with the oversteer problem. It wants to swap ends and also oscillates for awhile after the turn is complete. Hope I didn't screw it up too bad. tom
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