Is my suspension bad
08-21-2023, 07:25 AM
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Good to go!
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08-22-2023, 11:35 AM
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Probably. My 2005 shocks were blown and visibly leaking before 100k miles and the ride was very choppy for a long time before I noticed the leaking. The car hadn't ever seen a track or autocross either.
I went with Koni yellows on OEM springs and am very happy with them, and others will rightly sell you on the benefits of full Bilstein and Ohlins setups.
I would hesitate to buy used OEM shocks as some have done, knowing how much age and use they have accumulated, how (not) long they last, and not knowing what the previous owners did to them.
I went with Koni yellows on OEM springs and am very happy with them, and others will rightly sell you on the benefits of full Bilstein and Ohlins setups.
I would hesitate to buy used OEM shocks as some have done, knowing how much age and use they have accumulated, how (not) long they last, and not knowing what the previous owners did to them.
08-22-2023, 11:52 AM
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Did you read post #20 where the OP found dramatic tire pressure differences in the front tires and correcting them brought the car to more what he's familiar with? As soon as he comes over to swap cars with me on some county roads we can compare notes. Problem may be real or not.
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08-22-2023, 10:31 PM
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Hey there, I have a 2007 with 56k miles and the suspension just feels...'loose' and not confidence inspiring. I'm wondering about going the Koni Yellow w/ OEM springs route as well. What year is your car? How would you describe the ride now vs stock? I've heard some varying reviews, with some people say the Konis are too soft in the compression damping - any truth to that?
08-23-2023, 08:18 AM
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56k miles, shocks likely to still be fine, even with age they now are.
I'd rule out everything else before spending money on something that might make things 'worse' (imo, good condition stock shocks 'better than' new Koni, simply because of compression damping. For my use anyway. Soneone else's use, Koni could be perfect. New Koni certainly better for everyone compared to worn out stock.)
I'd rule out everything else before spending money on something that might make things 'worse' (imo, good condition stock shocks 'better than' new Koni, simply because of compression damping. For my use anyway. Soneone else's use, Koni could be perfect. New Koni certainly better for everyone compared to worn out stock.)
08-23-2023, 10:48 AM
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56k miles, shocks likely to still be fine, even with age they now are.
I'd rule out everything else before spending money on something that might make things 'worse' (imo, good condition stock shocks 'better than' new Koni, simply because of compression damping. For my use anyway. Soneone else's use, Koni could be perfect. New Koni certainly better for everyone compared to worn out stock.)
I'd rule out everything else before spending money on something that might make things 'worse' (imo, good condition stock shocks 'better than' new Koni, simply because of compression damping. For my use anyway. Soneone else's use, Koni could be perfect. New Koni certainly better for everyone compared to worn out stock.)
08-23-2023, 11:40 AM
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What tires are on the car now?
Tires age-out as well as wear out. When they age out the compound is usually harder and can/will cause problems as you describe. Extreme or Max performance summer tires are recommended. No all-seasons. You're not planning on driving this in the winter, right?
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Tires age-out as well as wear out. When they age out the compound is usually harder and can/will cause problems as you describe. Extreme or Max performance summer tires are recommended. No all-seasons. You're not planning on driving this in the winter, right?
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08-23-2023, 12:46 PM
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What tires are on the car now?
Tires age-out as well as wear out. When they age out the compound is usually harder and can/will cause problems as you describe. Extreme or Max performance summer tires are recommended. No all-seasons. You're not planning on driving this in the winter, right?
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Tires age-out as well as wear out. When they age out the compound is usually harder and can/will cause problems as you describe. Extreme or Max performance summer tires are recommended. No all-seasons. You're not planning on driving this in the winter, right?
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08-23-2023, 01:55 PM
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I'm willing to bet that new tires and an alignment will help with a big portion of your issues.
Just because the car goes straight doesn't mean the alignment is good. I would have the alignment checked and put into spec at. a reputable place after mounting the new tires.
Just because the car goes straight doesn't mean the alignment is good. I would have the alignment checked and put into spec at. a reputable place after mounting the new tires.