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Old 05-22-2012, 08:31 PM
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Re: hmmm interesting ... custom made coilovers

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Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot View Post
I like it, but it does get kind of subjective with spring rates like those. The car corners totally flat, but it's also extremely firm. You'll notice every single ripple in the road surface, and larger bumps are quite jarring. Overall it's a tradeoff I'm willing to make, but largely because the SVX isn't my primary vehicle anymore. I don't know if I'd trade comfort for performance every day when I'm stuck in traffic.
I agree 100%. They are doing a lot of construction on a main road I travel about 5 miles on every day to work, and they've really messed it up. You really do feel all the bumps, big and small. But since I've got the other car, it doesn't really bother me so much.

I have an extra set of 375/300ish springs in case I ever feel the need for a change as well. Springs are cheap - the struts and the overall setup is what's expensive. So don't worry so much, WYOSVX, if you find it too rough of a ride, and the struts are adjustable, then it's not that big of a deal to change to a bit softer springs. And those interested in autoX will want 450/350 or so.
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