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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Wondering if anyone can help me out with this. I have a 1997 Honda Civic EX 4 door Automatic. For some reason, when there is wind, the car drifts a lot. When i say drift, i mean it sways on the highway. This makes it very dangerous. The steering works fine. And if there is no wind, well there are no problem's. It starts when i pass about 100kph/60mph. I have no idea whats causing this. Help would be appreciated or even suggestions to narrow down the problem. Thanks in advance.
 
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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This happens to pretty much any car. Lowering it may help a little bit but I don't know how much if at all.
 
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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Well i understand that but this is much worse then just a normal wind push.
This is severe swerving and a cop would pull me over from something like this thinking that im drunk...
 
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Well how hard is the wind blowing? Are you making an effort to steer against it?
 
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Check your suspension by pressing down hard on each of the 4 corners of the car. If the car bounces more than once, your suspension is shot and it's time to replace it. Poor suspension can lead to your poor control... in wind...

You might also try a strut tower bar. They're cheap.
 
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Come to think about it, the back is pretty bouncy. And seems low. So then i may need new struts at the back.... Il look at it tomorrow... Thanks
 
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