zero6three
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- 2006 Velocity Red Mazda 3i Touring
I have a probable suspension problem. I think I nailed a pothole a month or so back and now have a couple of issues. If I hit a bump or series of bumps in the road, my front end oscillates (feels like tire bounce). The other thing is that when taking a hard right turn or curve under acceleration, the car experiences the same sort of wheel hop on the left side, which subsides if I let off the accelerator or straighten up. I also have to keep the steering wheel slightly left to go straight. From what I've read so far, I'm thinking, at best, wheel balance. At worst, either front strut(s) or even something more major. I have a 2006 3i Touriing (2.0L). I have about 4000 miles left on my extended warranty (if even covered) and if pothole, maybe I have to file a claim with insurance? They'll love that after I totalled my Protege5 four years ago (I LOVED that car!). I've also read that Mazda 3 struts tend to wear out as early as 50K miles. I haven't done any troubleshooting as of yet so I'm just looking for qualified opinions as to what I should look for when I lift it. Thanks guys...and gals! Kevin
