Re: 83TQC handling (fwd)

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

>Hi Folks,
>
>> I am interested in advice/opinions about how to make my car handle better. It
>> has stock suspension, 80K miles, no rear antisway bar, and 7"Fuchs wheels
>> with 205/60-15 tires.
>> The quality I do not like is that "floaty" feeling--
>
>I'm a little confused - your '83 should have a rear anti-sway bar. Plus, at
>80K miles, your original struts are definitely worn out. >I have 205/60-15
>snow tires on mine right now, and they add massively to
>floaty, yucky handling. And replacing strut mounts, control arm bushings,
>ball joints, tie rod ends, etc will help tighten things up.
>
>Good luck, and let me know what you decide on doing.
>--
>Bryan Gunn                  Email: bgunn@voicetek.com

I'm really confused.  I don't think a healthy, standard urQ would normally
be described as floaty and yucky.  Be aware that using those heavier wheels
and tires will degrade the ride and the ability to handle rough road
surfaces.  I would carefully consider starting with new suspension
bushings, Boge or Bilstein struts inserts and a very careful alignment and
see how you like the results.

Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL