Does anyone have problems with their QP V grounding out on speed tables?

[SimonQP09]

My 4.2 QP has Skyhook and seems fine in Sport mode but in Standard the car bounces up and over the table (left front then right rear) and the front bumper hits the road on the exit of the speed tables, even though i am only doing under 10mph on 20mph speed humps.
The vertical vanes on the front grille are now all bent and the three prong emblem has cracked away from 2 vanes, so it has clearly had a fair impact from underneath, surely this is not normal as i have only had the car for 3 weeks but i have 14 speed ramps / tables / humps to go over each day on way to work and again on way home.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you

 

[ENZ525]

Hi Simon,
Welcome to the forum, sorry to hear about your problem...
I have an '04 QP and although I do not go over speed bumps or tables on a regular basis,
when I do, my car does not exhibit the behavior that you describe.
Definitely needs checking out in my opinion, did you buy from a dealer...if so, that would be my first port of call.

 

[lozcb]

My 4.2 QP has Skyhook and seems fine in Sport mode but in Standard the car bounces up and over the table (left front then right rear) and the front bumper hits the road on the exit of the speed tables, even though i am only doing under 10mph on 20mph speed humps.
The vertical vanes on the front grille are now all bent and the three prong emblem has cracked away from 2 vanes, so it has clearly had a fair impact from underneath, surely this is not normal as i have only had the car for 3 weeks but i have 14 speed ramps / tables / humps to go over each day on way to work and again on way home.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you

Hi simon , it would be my guess that its been lowered , the reason it does't do it in sport is that it gets tightened up in sport, not heard yet of any springs wearing out as yet , worth checking out


regards loz

 

[Andyk]

Hi Simon and a big welcome to the forum...

 

[Emtee]

Hi Simon, Welcome to the forum, but sorry you're having problems. Can you post pictures of your front wheels and arches? If lowered, this will be immediately evident from its stance. Both sides would be great to see whether it's sitting square. Actually the rears as well whilst you're at it

 

[Parisien]

......or sorry for being trite............buy a Citroen DS as you work day car........you don't need to slow down for humps or bumps............."What sleeping policeman?".....


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[Emtee]

......or sorry for being trite............buy a Citroen DS as you work day car........you don't need to slow down for humps or bumps............."What sleeping policeman?".....


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Harsh P!!! A Citroen, given its Gallic origin, would surrender well before it reached a speed ramp!

 

[Parisien]

Harsh P!!! A Citroen, given its Gallic origin, would surrender well before it reached a speed ramp!

....even more harsh Miles........one I bought.....had done over 250K miles through Southern Africa..........everything original on it................I was 2nd owner after 27 yrs......


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[Emtee]

....even more harsh Miles........one I bought.....had done over 250K miles through Southern Africa..........everything original on it................I was 2nd owner after 27 yrs......


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So after 27 years everything original on it will have been in a box in the boot yes?

 

[lozcb]

So after 27 years everything original on it will have been in a box in the boot yes?

Luvvit Miles , god i cringe when i see that double V emblem , beggars belief why they are still in the car business



regards loz

 

[SimonQP09]

Thank you for the quick replies, sorry i am not as quick!!
The car has the 19" V style wheels and I dont think it has been lowered.


It is more because of the bounce when going over the long table humps or dip when breaking before the humps and the car front dives down a little bit (still only braking from 20mph to 10mph though).
It feels as though the suspension is too soft / wallowy and it has also made several loud clanking noises a few times when it happens as though the springs have suddenly moved further than normal (apologies for low tech descriptions i am not a mechanic).
The car was bought from a private seller in London but i took it to Gray Paul Nottingham last week as it is under warranty still (unfortunately have not found any dealers etc in Norfolk where i live) and they did not look at it but said they did not think there would be anything wrong but i am due to take it in week after next to get checked and some other work done on it.

 

[reservoirfrog]

Hi Simon, welcome to the forum.
I'm sure Adam will be along in a while to explain how to attach photo's as he is our unofficial forum photographer. you can in the mean time look into the announcements section on the main forum page where you will see that Matt has posted " how to attach Images" which should make it clear.

Also if you look at the maserati section of the forum page you will see we have a "global locator " which is a link to a national map where you will find the location of other forum members & those dealers/ indie garages that support us.
I think grimaldi may be your nearest. check it out & dont forget to add yourself to the map.

Rob

 

[dem maser]

Rob is right, grimaldi is your nearest......one of the best indies.....

 

[Parisien]

Does sound as if something is broken......Grimaldi will sort you out.


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[dem maser]

Bell rob at grimaldi.....book it in.....also try see if you can post the pic.....

 

[conaero]

I cant see how to add images into the thread as when click on 'insert image' it asks for a website address, does the forum have any help files for newbies to learn how to use it.

Simon, here you go, very simple...welcome!

http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/326-How-to-post-IMAGES-uploading-from-your-computer

 

[SimonQP09]

Hi Simon, welcome to the forum.
If you look at the maserati section of the forum page you will see we have a "global locator " which is a link to a national map where you will find the location of other forum members & those dealers/ indie garages that support us.
Rob

Rob i am afraid i must be a bit silly as i cant find Global Locator anywhere, i have tried in IE9 and Firefox to see if is browser, any chance of a screen grab or more info please.
CANCEL THAT must have had my eyes shut, found and just added my location, looks like i am all on my own in Norfolk but i have seen 2 or 3 driving around, will have to try to let them know about the forum.
Thank you
Simon