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Author Topic: Aftermarket Suspension Question  (Read 4969 times)

djgaud33025

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Aftermarket Suspension Question
« on: May 13, 2003, 02:31:00 AM »

I have a question that I need help on. We all know that when lower and stiffer springs are installed, ride quality is compromised. My assumption is that if you add lower profile tires to the equation, then the smallest bump will make you feel like your car is going to fall apart [I am running 45 series tires on 16 in. rims].

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Will going back to a 15 in. rim and increasing the profile of the tire to say 55 do anything to alleviate the rough ride problem? I know it won't completely eliminate it, but it seems logical that more rubber means more insulation. Let me know.

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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2003, 09:17:00 AM »

The more rubber means more air in the tire area to provide cushining.  So running smaller rims with the largest diameter tires possible without effect your speedometer will give you the better comfort level.
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djgaud33025

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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2003, 10:33:00 AM »

That's what I figured. I think I'm going back to the OEM springs though. This is the most cost effective solution as opposed to buying new rims and tires.

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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2003, 12:44:00 PM »

Vince,
I don't know how you do it with those 17 in rims and lowering springs.
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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2003, 01:25:00 PM »

so C your running a 205/45/16 to answer my prevouis question???
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djgaud33025

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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2003, 06:57:00 AM »

Sorry dude. Yes I am running 205/45/16 tires. I just came back from the shop and raised the XR2 back to factory height. To close the gap between the fenders and the tires, I might go up to a 50 or 55 series tire. I know the ride will be nice. Not sure yet, but for now I have my sanity back while driving.

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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2003, 01:53:00 PM »

why did you raise it up AGAIN???
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djgaud33025

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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2003, 09:15:00 AM »

I couldn't take the ride. As long as the roads were flat then it was great, but the minute the slightest change came up, it felt like the care was going to fall apart. To me, it just wasn't worth it.

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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2003, 02:54:00 PM »

Got a question for anyone that can answer. How similar is the suspension of the Capri to the 89 323? Corksport has some nice suspension packages available and I was curious if they would fit the Capri.

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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2003, 04:43:00 PM »

very much the same, the 323 LX version should be the closest fit since it uses 4 strut 4 disc brake system. But with any performance suspension system its still will ride rough.
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