Richardw

[Richardw]

Has anybody had any suspension issues with an S Type. While it's  very comfortable on A roads, and handles well while cornering with little roll, on the B roads of Norfolk where the camber changes every few feet it yaws (side to side) you could say I would expect this but I it does seem excessive when compared with my old Peugeot, the S Type is now on 90k and to best of my knowledge is still original bushes shocks etc. The shocks check out OK,  the bushes show some moderate wear and tear, of course it may be normal for this model, appreciate any advice, Thanks Richard.. 

[Old Peter]

Hi Richard, 

I have driven quite a lot in Norfolk, having taken my caravan to the Cromer area many times, using my Rover 825 Sterling to tow the caravan.

One of the differences I have noted with my S Type, which is of similar size to my Rover, is that it is quite a different car to drive and driving techniques have to be altered somewhat.  The Rover is a front wheel drive, and the S type is a rear wheel drive, and the transition from the one to the other takes a little getting used to.

Those driving in the sixties will remember the change from RWD to FWD, when the body of the car was being pulled instead of being pushed.

Regards,

Peter.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

Hi

The S-type is designed to be a comfortable car, so the suspension will be quite soft

If its over soft then it can only be shock absorbers which control the bounce or Anti roll bars which control the body roll

Its worth checking all the anti roll bar drop links first, because if any one of the drop link is broken, that basically stops that anti roll bar from doing its job

if any of the bushes are worn and there's quite a few on the s-type, you usually know as you will get some sort of knocking or clunking noise

I've never driven a normal s-type, I have a S-type R, which has the adaptive suspension, which is adjusts to your driving style, which can be very firm when you want it, just how I like it

cheers

Joe