Suspension


Nissan recalling 26,000+ 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima sedans over faulty struts

Certain 2009 and 2010 Nissan Altima and Maxima models may be fitted with out-of-spec suspension components that may contribute to an accident. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall campaign (ID #09V358000) to correct the problem in up to 26,398 vehicles. The identified issue is isolated to the upper front strut insulators in both models – the inferior insulators may crack, allowing the struts to move out of position. Understandably, the problem could affect vehicle stability and ... Read more →

REPORTS: Massa recovering but may never race again, Renault suspended for safety infraction [UPDATE] Noah Joseph

In a development mirroring countless racing movies, Felipe Massa's doctors say that the injured driver is showing progress in his recovery, but that he may never race again. The Brazilian pilot, who ...

Why does a road ripple like a washboard? Here comes the science... Jonathon Ramsey

The good news is that the men in white coats have figured out why washboard roads develop on sand, gravel or any other loosely-surfaced roads. Above a certain speed, any linear force interacting with ...

NASCAR's Mayfield reportedly suspended for substance abuse, says prescription meds to blame Michael Harley

Jeremy Mayfield, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver with five career victories, has become the first driver suspended for substance abuse since the sanctioning body's no-nonsense policy took effect ...

Small recall for big suspension issue on 2008 Honda Element Michael Harley

All owners of 2008 Honda Elements are being asked to stop driving their cars until they have had them inspected at their local Honda dealer. According to a recall issued by the National Highway ...

JDM Nissan GT-R benefits from U.S. market tweaks 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R in action. While sitting through what felt like the longest press conference ever before we got some seat time in the Nissan GT-R, one of the engineers on hand mentioned that Godzilla's suspension would be tweaked for the U.S. market. When asked ...

REPORT: Ford working on F-150 "Raptor" 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res pics of the 2009 Ford F-150 There are rumors circulating the web of a Ford truck so freakin' cool it'd make even the most Euro-centric bloggers among us stop dead in our tracks, and if true, would make everything else do just the same. The report claims that Ford is ...

VIDEO: Bose suspension in action 2 years ago on Autoblog

Bose is most commonly known for its stereo systems and other home entertainment gear. The truth is that the company holds tons of patents, which it licenses to shrewdly fund research and development in a wide variety of areas, seemingly following the whims of Dr. Bose himself. The company has been ...

RUF gives Carrera GT owners a lift 2 years ago on Autoblog

When you're ridin' dirty a couple of inches off the ground, you'll swerve to avoid anything more than a few microns thick sitting on the road in front of you. When it comes to driveways and speedbumps, that's when the lowest of riders crank the wheel back and forth, trying to sort out the right ...

KW thinks it can make the Porsche GT3 stick better 2 years ago on Autoblog

The new 911 GT3 has been praised as the finest iteration of the iconic coupe to ever come out of Stuttgart. And it's easy to see why. Lightweight components matched with an overly engineered powerplant and a superior suspension all conspire to make this 911 a perfect balance between track terror ...

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Part II of our front suspension/steering refresh 2 years ago on Autoblog

With Part I out of the way and the front end of our Buick Roadmaster in pieces, the next logic step is to start putting things back together. In this installment, we'll get the control arms buttoned up, and pay some loving attention to the steering gear. Click through for more ...

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Front suspension/steering refresh, Part I 2 years ago on Autoblog

Suspension components, charged with providing articulation while withstanding a constant beating from rough roads, live an incredibly tough life. Proper maintenance that includes regular lubrication helps, but once the odometer clicks over the sixth digit, it's often time for some fresh components. ...

VIDEO: why we love independent suspension (NSFW) 3 years ago on Autoblog

If you liked the BMW ad we brought you a few days ago, you'll love what those boobs over at Nissan's marketing department have in store for us now. This perky little visual demonstration of the benefits of independent suspension up front is sure to grab your attention. It's too funny to be true, ...

ROUSH Performance Products introduces new Competition Line of racing parts 3 years ago on Autoblog

While most racing fans probably recognize Jack Roush's name from his teams' success in NASCAR, the man in the hat got his start in drag racing and holds a number of national championships in that sport. It should then come as little surprise that the first half-dozen components in ROUSH Performance ...

Ferrari to use Corvette-derived suspension on 599 GTB Fiorano 3 years ago on Autoblog

The embattled, and bankrupt, GM parts supplier Delphi has been tapped by Ferrari to supply the new 599 GTB Fiorano with its MagneRide suspension that’s also used on the Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac STS and other premium GM products. The MagneRide suspension uses shock absorbers filled with a ...

Update: DB9 Sport Pack adds more finesse to Aston's fast coupe 3 years ago on Autoblog

Word around the net has spread of a new factory-installed Sports Pack that will be available for the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe come June. The Sports Pack will squeeze the last bit of performance from the already exemplary coupe by using new five-spoke forged aluminum wheels, retuning the suspension ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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