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Old 04-23-2013, 10:27 PM
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first off.
i like the coilovers when im driving fast and when cornering. i have zero complaints when it comes to agressive driving.(thats what i bought them for)

but when driving slow and in backroads/private roads. its just hard.
del sol flexes more than normal honda and stiff springs dont help at all.
i drive 20-30 mph and feels like the car is gonna explode when running over a somewhat bad bump or a pothole.
i have them lowered about an inch and a half
complete urethane bushing suspension change.
205-50-16 yokohama s drive
but still is harsh ride

im not sure if its the tires that are hard or the springs

are there different settings i can try to make the coilovers softer
the top is adjusted snug at the bottom of the spring so it doesnt go up and down
and then i lwered to where it needs to be with the bottom rings.
its already set on softest.
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you have crap coilovers and poly bushings and are complaining about a harsh ride? really?
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I see you ignored the common recommendation to avoid Skunk2 suspension products. It aint the tires because I run those. Why you went with a 50-series I have no clue. Sorry. I think you're stuck.
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Stiff springs + poly bushings = harsh ride. Your only option is to get a softer suspension.
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Default Re: skunk2 pro-c make softer?

45 would be more expensive and had to be ordered.
guy gave me a very good deal on those 50s since he had them in stock... and i like how they look.

i wanted fully adjustable coilovers couldnt find any others in that price range i got a good deal on those pro-c also
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Well now you're thinking if you really got such a good deal after all now since you're stuck with such a harsh ride while daily driving. If you aren't I surely am.
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The 50 series sidewalls aren't causing the problem. If anything it's too much sidewall for a 16" wheel.
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yea i really didnt know how they would be on a del sol

i had skunk2 sleeveovers and urethane bushing kit on integra and i was ok with those(not the best ride quality but it wasnt bad either) thats why i thought it couldnt be worse than sleeves with blown shocks.

but this car is flimsy and it amplifies every little bump
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That's why I hate Del Sols.
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