Ryan,
I have experienced that in many cars - not just Roadsters. It is horrible
on bikes as well (from my far distant memory and the very few bike rides I
have had.)
Sid
>From: Ryan Bird<birdman@myrealbox.com>
>Reply-To: Ryan Bird<birdman@myrealbox.com>
>To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Driving Question
>Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 13:53:00 -0700
>
>Hey guys and gals,
>
>I have noticed that at certain times when I drive my car on the
>freeway, it gets real sloppy, particularly the rear end. It is a very
>uncomfortable feeling, almost as if the car is unstable beneath you.
>I first noticed this on the 91 heading out of Orange County to
>Riverside County. I've also felt it on I-60 here in AZ. I at first
>blamed it on back-draft/wind, as going up the 91 there was a good
>amount of back draft as well as the 60 could have some "tunnel" effect
>due to how it is dug down low, but upon further experience, I have
>narrowed the problem down: When driving on what seems to be concrete
>freeway with small, narrow groves, perhaps an inch or two apart, going
>in the same direction I am, my car gets very sloppy. I don't know how
>to describe this type of road any better. The groves are placed in
>the road over all lanes, I have never felt this way with any other
>vehicle when driving on these sections of freeway.
>
>Anyway... Anyone who can decipher what I am trying to say, feel free
>to explain why my car does this, and if I should be concerned.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ryan Bird
>67 1600
>Tempe, AZ
>www.azroc.org/ryan
>
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Sidney Raper
1964 1500
1967 SRL311 00060
1967 SRL311 00076
Jacksonville Florida
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