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I have a 97 impreza 2.2 L wagon. This only happens when I turn left while cornering hard or hitting the gas. The rear of the car sway like I'm riding in a field any idea's? dealership has checked it twice found notta? any pics will help I'm goin nuts this is my first subie!

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I have a 97 impreza 2.2 L wagon. This only happens when I turn left while cornering hard or hitting the gas. The rear of the car sway like I'm riding in a field any idea's? dealership has checked it twice found notta? any pics will help I'm goin nuts this is my first subie!

 

 

Did someone mix tires on the car? If someone put cheapo bias-ply on the car, mixed with radials, it can feel like driving on bowling balls.

 

Or perhaps you have broken/damaged suspension parts - get it checked/fixed ASAP.

 

and maybe someone can recommend a mechanic in Columbus if you don't know one.

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what have you been driving before? Soobs will rotate more neutrally or like a RWD car. If you've been driving Civics or Escorts, they understeer so - this car will feel different. maybe you could find a buddy with a Soob and ya'll swap and try (safely) some maneuvers, then compare notes. It may be you need to get to a skid-pad or a track and familiarize yourself with the Soob's handling.

 

Also, experiment a little with tire pressure, sometimes and xtra 5-10% on one end over the other will make big changes in handling.

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what have you been driving before? Soobs will rotate more neutrally or like a RWD car. If you've been driving Civics or Escorts, they understeer so - this car will feel different. maybe you could find a buddy with a Soob and ya'll swap and try (safely) some maneuvers, then compare notes. It may be you need to get to a skid-pad or a track and familiarize yourself with the Soob's handling.

 

Also, experiment a little with tire pressure, sometimes and xtra 5-10% on one end over the other will make big changes in handling.

 

+1^

 

I also think this is more likely the issue.

I would take a good look at the endlinks,also.

The std rear is @15mm, while your front sway is 20. If after ruling out all other things and you still want to change the handling, find a larger rear sway, but no larger than 19.

On my IOB, I run 32psi F and 30 R.

 

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