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Old Feb 12, 2005
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I currently have a bone stock 04 black coupe, but for a daily driver I definetly find it too stiff. I remember seeing this crazy jaguar going over a bump at like 2mph : the damn wheels tucked in at least 5 inches while over the bump.. that was just amazing.

Are there any upgrades to the shocks/ suspension that make a daily driver's suspension <softer>?
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I don't think you're going to see softer. Stock is pretty soft. The only thing I can think of would be something like Neuspeed Sof-Sports, but I don't think they're out yet (and may not ever).
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stock shocks are the softest with stock springs
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You want softer... add weight. (One of the reason the Jag rides smooth is because its friggin heavy.)
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My girlfriend thinks the Tokico HP's ride better then stock.
I'd say they ride about the same as stock, but with WAY BETTER performance.
Here's my review: http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=195643
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get better tires!
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get fatter tires i can't remember what stock is i think like 185/55/14, get some 185/60/14
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Neuspeed Springs/tocikco Struts (unless Ur Stock Struts Are Good)
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^members here claimed tokico hp blues were pretty stiff overall for the 1.5-1.7" drop on sports springs. =\

i say get a nice set of tires imo. we all know the OE tires arent good (mostly if your rocking the firestones still) and you can always find a better tire that has less road noise, better performance, etc.
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Tokico blues aren't soft at all, they are pretty stiff
i'm riding on H&R/Tokico blues right now, and the ride is pretty stifff...
so yeah..i'd say just go with FATTER tires or something...firestone sucks..
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