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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Is there any way to adjust the suspension to make it less firm?
I love the handling but the car is stiff on rough roads.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Yeah, its called upgrading your suspension.

There is no adjustment on the stock suspension.

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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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ok.... go for new shocks, pick ones that are soft on bumps but still stiff enough to retain that nice handling u love
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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I didn't know there is such a thing - any ideas on brands and general specs to get that?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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these shocks should do the trick... they are made by Bilstein and should provide ur car with a stiffer ride while still being generally soft over the bumps. im making the upgrade to these shocks soon after the holiday season
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Chips, much thks for that!! Sounds like these oughta be OEM?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Chips, much thks for that!! Sounds like these oughta be OEM?
If you want some adjustment get KONI's. You can only adjust the front KONI's but still. Bilstein HD's are good as well.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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yeah either will satisfy you
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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chips/S70. thanks vmuch for your suggestions I am going to let it break in a bit then decide what to do.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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no problem, good luck with ur car and good luck with ur choice of suspension upgrade
 
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