i need a better suspension

[bluesnow]

My car rides like crap and i was wondering how i would make it ride like it was brand new. I was thinking brand new springs and energy suspension polyurethane inserts. what else could i buy i am tired of a bad ride.

 

[jtmcinder]

Ride and handling are often in conflict. One example is bushings. Urethane bushings will transmit more road vibrations and bumps to the chassis, giving a less pleasant ride, while they will also reduce compliance (which is the OEM term for "slop"), giving better feel and handling.

[strong-opinion mode]

If you want a stock ride, get stock parts. If you want an acceptable ride with better handling, get something like H&R OE Sports with Koni Yellows (better) or Illuminas (cheaper, but OK).

[/strong-opinion mode]

- Jtoby

 

[bluesnow]

for the price of oem stuff i think i would rather go with spending a little more money for handling. You know anybody that makes suspension pieces? like control arms ect.

 

[jtmcinder]

Oh, com'on. Be real. You're currently on a stock suspension (and don't seem to know very much about suspensions) and you're asking about custom control arms??? Who are you kidding?

But, to answer your question: yes, send him a big enough check and John Mueller at RRE will build you a new suspension from the body-in-white out.

- Jtoby [signing off ... the dead-cat thread pushed me over the edge]

 

[bluesnow]

yeah i dont know much about suspension stuff. Thats why i need help to fix it. Okay i have better question. what parts can i buy to make it handle better? I figure if it handles alright i dont care if the ride kinda sucks a little. I have already looked at the suspension tech page. But what yould you think the best parts are too get right now?