Rear End Feel

[j.fro]

I went from a 99 to an 00S. I think I know what you mean. I installed the brace system (discussed here) and it helped. FWIW, from what I've read about sway bars, the general rule of thumb is to loosen the end (front or rear) that's not sticking, and tighten the other end. When I get around to replacing sway bars, my plan is to go with something that's adjustable such as the HR's, the GT3, or the Weltmeister.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by j.fro

I installed the brace system (discussed here)

Are you referring to the Mantis bar or Technobrace?

[boxs2000]

I you have a floaty rear end, putting a stiffer sway bar is not the fix. A stiffer sway bars is to reduce roll/lean. IMHO I believe your shocks and struts may be worn if you are getting a floaty feeling. This is because as you lift off on the throttle the weights shifts forward and as you put the throttle on the weight shifts to the rear and if your shocks and struts are worn this weight shifting is more evident.

On a different note, the technobrace helps keep your camber by reducing the stress between your suspension arms. This will help your car track better and reduce oversteer. I'm really impressed at how much it changed my cars handling. I used to be able to hit the throttle and be able to flick the rear end out. With the technobrace it just sticks and tracks no drama. I have not had enough practice with it to get some nice power slides, but maybe someday as I get better.

[Benny986]

yup, my guess would also be bad shocks. they are either blown, or well worn.


that is if we are interpreting "floaty" correctly.

[j.fro]

I thought the Technobrace and the Mantis bar were essentially the same thing. What I've got is just as boxs2000 described.

[John V]

Every Boxster I've driven has a bit of a floaty rear end. I think the shocks are valved so they're a bit compliant in rebound damping. I've driven cars with M030 and not, with new shocks and old(er) and they all feel about the same. I don't have a solution other than making sure the alignment is good and just getting used to it.

[blue2000s]

The advice given here is all good depending on the issue. Can you be any morespecific about the feeling that you are experiencing? Is it almost a rocking or a slipping or a skipping? I think "floating" may be a bit too vague to know the right corrective action.