Suspension More Comfortable than Stock

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May 22, 2005

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Suspension More Comfortable than Stock

hi, I was just wondering what suspension that will make my 2001 civic sedan EX more comfortable (ride quality) than stock.

Please let me know as soon as possible, I am looking into buying suspension in order ONLY to improve the ride quality of my car (kinda like the luxury feeling)

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Bobby S.

May 22, 2005

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Buy a luxury car. No one makes upgrades for a civic that make it softer than it already is.

May 22, 2005

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what about Koni on their softest setting?

is that still firmer than stock?

May 22, 2005

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airbags, jejeje

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what about Koni on their softest setting?

is that still firmer than stock?

Yes, Konis on full soft is still a good bit firmer than stock damping.

May 22, 2005

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one of the big reasons the civic rides like it does is because of its weight (its relitivly light). add weight and the car will ride smoother.

May 22, 2005

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one of the big reasons the civic rides like it does is because of its weight (its relitivly light). add weight and the car will ride smoother.

That is why 2 1/2 ton caddies and lincolns float on air, until they break down that is!!

May 22, 2005

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Get a set of tires w. a huge sidewall

May 22, 2005

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Get some 12 inch rims man

May 23, 2005

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Once in a while I have a 50 lb rice bag in the trunk, and that helps.

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I think my tokicos are more comfy than stock, but a hell of a lot stiffer, haha. You wont get that, unless you put some springs on your car, keep your struts, blow them and youll have a nice bounce. haha.

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In its stock form it rides pretty smooth in the low speeds over bumps and cracks. The seats have the right cushoning and support. I feel the bumps are felt more when going over them at higher speeds. The worst ride quality I felt was in a JEEP Liberty, Ultra stiff and the truck would just dive into the bump and really bad seats for such a stiff vehicle. After driving that my civic felt like a cadilac. The newer civics come with 195 60 15s I think, the earlier ones like mine come with 185 65 15s.

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well.. i have to hand it to ya man... you're pretty much attempting the opposite of everyone on this board

yeah, i would recommend air bags.. probably the only way to get a softer ride (besides having a custom spring made)