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Retaining stock suspension feel....

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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Default Retaining stock suspension feel....

I want a very good suspension set up that retains the stock feel. If money werent an issue what would be the best suspension set up that allows you to be comfortable in the car. This is a DD car. ie. which coilovers...tein,zeal..? I also want this to be pretty low also if possible. Any info will help. Thanks...
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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I think the lower you go the less comfortable it gets. Maybe?
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Default Re: Retaining stock suspension feel.... (BMRALR)

Even the "best" suspension out there will not retain stock feel. Springs play the biggest role in ride quality and no aftermarket setup is going to use stock spring rates, they will be higher. Upgraded shocks will have higher damping than stock shocks as well. Added together, you will not be able to keep the stock feel. There are some setups that, based on opinions, come close to stock. But if comfort and looks are your priority, I'd look at lowering springs if I were you.

Money is always an issue. FYI what many consider to be the "best" (in terms of performance) suspension out there will easily run you $500+/corner.

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Lowering the car is not what affects ride quality (unless you lower to the point your shocks bottom out or things like that). It is due to what I stated above.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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sounds like you dont need to lower your vehicle. You cant have your cake and eat it too
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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well beside springs, why not purchase some new yellow konis
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