hern@wcnet.org (Thomas Hern) wrote in
news:hern-1412032248310001@dial-bu-184-069.wcnet.org:

> In article <Xns944FEB309CA37dherkinhotmailcom@24.24.2.165>, Daryl
> Herkin <dherkin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have an EX manual 4-door sedan. This car appears way too twitchy
>> to me at highway speeds (feels too loose). I did complain enough to
>> the dealer to get them to do an alignment (only toe is adjustable on
>> this vehicle)...they said it was toed in a bit (but still within
>> specs) and they straightened it up. This did improve things
>> somewhat...I can brake hard at 80mph and it doesn't squirm around any
>> more...it brakes straight (this was horrifying!).
>
> Had a similar problem with 98 Accord. A tire rotation (done early)
> seemed to have most effect. Alignment helped too. But new tires (not
> OEM) did the most. Dealer and Honda just looked at me like I was
> crazy. I was not a happy camper. But then I was comparing to my 87,
> which has speed sensitive steering. Still seems to lack road feel,
> seems twitchy.
>
> I think I had a bad tire. Slipping belt? Maybe 2.
>
> Try a rotation.

It's 20 degrees here

I'll try a rotation when it warms up a bit!