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Suspension got more bouncy after lowering it

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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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Default Suspension got more bouncy after lowering it

I'm riding on Tokico Illumina / Ground Control. Lowered it to the max today and noticed that its a little bouncier than before i had lowered it. I have it on the stiffest setting at the moment and I was wondering why it got bouncy or what it could be.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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Default Re: Suspension got more bouncy after lowering it

two things, you lowered it to the max, and you're on the stiffest setting. raise it a little and soften it a little too.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Default Re: Suspension got more bouncy after lowering it

Read the thread above, you can't be slammed and have a smooth ride
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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Default Re: Suspension got more bouncy after lowering it

Ahh sorry totally missed that thread.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Default Re: Suspension got more bouncy after lowering it

Originally Posted by 90_EX_Civic
two things, you lowered it to the max, and you're on the stiffest setting. raise it a little and soften it a little too.
Bouncy is under damped.

The stiffest shock setting would reduce bounce, not increase it.

Lowered all the way = riding the bumpstops, which increases the spring rate, which means the car needs more shock to compensate.
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