Rear end drops when i put the car into gear (automatic tranny)
09-19-2010, 05:23 PM
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Rear end drops when i put the car into gear (automatic tranny)
My Corvette's rear end drops, not just half an inch, but more like 2 inches, when i put the car into gear. At first i was thinking it was the shocks , but they have been replaced about 13 or more years ago and they rarely go bad. Maybe its the torque converter? IDK I wonder what the problem is...
09-19-2010, 05:44 PM
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Mine does that too. I kind of thought it was normal. Other C3 owners I've talked to say they have the same thing. Like a squatting effect. I hope it's somewhat normal...I'll be interested in what others say.
It does seem more pronounced when I first start the car and the idle is higher. After it warms up it's less noticeable.
It does seem more pronounced when I first start the car and the idle is higher. After it warms up it's less noticeable.
nothing to worry about but if it really bugs you idle it down alittle
09-19-2010, 10:46 PM
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yep mine does it to and i was never really concerned with it i always figured it was the power from the engine displacing somewhere once the trans is engaged best way i can think to describe it...
09-19-2010, 10:59 PM
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My Corvette's rear end drops, not just half an inch, but more like 2 inches, when i put the car into gear. At first i was thinking it was the shocks , but they have been replaced about 13 or more years ago and they rarely go bad. Maybe its the torque converter? IDK I wonder what the problem is...
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09-20-2010, 08:00 AM
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Mine also digs in like a wild animal preparing for attack, and that is how I drive it. I want it to be aggressive, to dig in and spring into action.
If my Avalanche or any other vehicle did this, I would be worried.
If my Avalanche or any other vehicle did this, I would be worried.
09-20-2010, 10:46 AM
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