rear of my car feels unstable

1. Dec_blue_vtr L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 milton keynes Posts: 54 maurtius blue vtr

   #1 7th June 2010, 17:56

   Right was wondering if anyone could help me. My car seems to float about at the rear it does it under hard braking or country roads or even changing lanes on the motorway, the only way i can describe it is that the back feels unstable and feels like it is floating around. its has been lowered 40mm but it was doing it before it was lowered. My car is a 1999 vtr. if any one has had the same problem or has an idea of wat it could be any help would be great thanks.
2. user_36675 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 wigan Posts: 314 saxo vtr Mk2

   #2 7th June 2010, 19:56

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   Originally Posted by Dec_blue_vtr Right was wondering if anyone could help me. My car seems to float about at the rear it does it under hard braking or country roads or even changing lanes on the motorway, the only way i can describe it is that the back feels unstable and feels like it is floating around. its has been lowered 40mm but it was doing it before it was lowered. My car is a 1999 vtr. if any one has had the same problem or has an idea of wat it could be any help would be great thanks.

   i have this problem mate but mine only lowered at the front so think thats why mine does it, dont feel nice though dont it not haha
3. jalal L-plater Joined: Apr 2010 birmingham Posts: 43 saxo vtr phase 1, saxo vtr phase 2

   #3 7th June 2010, 20:26

   it maybe that your rear axle could of gone i got the same problem when my axle bearings or bushes had gone just a sugestion could be that
4. addyjj Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Cirencester, Glos Posts: 108 MK2 Saxo VTS

   #4 7th June 2010, 23:08

   Try jacking the back wheels of the ground and see if there is any play in the rear hub bearing and or the trailing arms e.t.c May also be worth un-bolting the bottom bolt of the rear dampers and seeing if they compress and extend correctly.
   
   Hope this helps.
5. saxo_singh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line

   #5 8th June 2010, 01:13

   Worn shocks?...
6. VTS123 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Poole, Dorset Posts: 447 Mk1 VTS

   #6 8th June 2010, 10:18

   As above, check the shocks but also tyre pressures.
7. djdanman Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 dunstable Posts: 111 Saxo vtr phase 1 in white

   #7 8th June 2010, 10:20

   check the wheel bolts are done up properly first but like said above the axle is most proberbly knakerd bearinga bushes etc
8. Dec_blue_vtr L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 milton keynes Posts: 54 maurtius blue vtr

   #8 8th June 2010, 14:46

   nice one when it stops rainin il get outside and check those few things over. thanks. also how would you be able to check if it is the rear beam that has gone?