ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBERS.
Undoubtedly one ox the primary causes of car sickness, - which is now receiving some attention both here and abroad, is too supple springing, which, on a long run, allows a car to develop a slow rise and fall and to lurch more than it, should on corners. Greater stability can often be secur ed by careful attention to tlie shock absorbers. With the adjustable doubleacting shock absorbers tfie owner can experiment until he secures stability which suits the speed at which he generally travels. For hard driving they can be tightened. The most satisfactory method with non-adjustable absorbers is, perhaps, to empty the existing oil out of each absorbing unit and refill with a heavier grade. Other methods of stiffening spring action are to fit an extra leaf in each one or bind the springs tightly with strong .cord. These are effective up to a point, but are likely to make the spring action harsh.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 28 June 1938, Page 3
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