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Mulga
10-04-2004, 07:28 PM
Just had Fulcrum springs, Monroe Sensatracs and 17" rims fitted.
Plus strut brace and front sway bar( I ordered a rear bar but they got it wrong):doh:

Anyway, the ride is extremely harsh.:swearing:

Around town, you feel every imperfection in the road and it even steps out at the rear occasionally while cornering, if it's bumpy.

At 100kmh it's the same. Every bump in the road translates as a jolt in the car.
And there's a constant small vibration you can feel at the steering wheel, and
see in the rear view mirror and passenger seat.

I got a camber kit as well and they tell me the camber is spot on.

Is it the fact that Sensatracs are progressive, so stiffer with low springs?

Was gonna get King springs, but heard they collapse after a while.

BTW, it's not dropped on it's guts. You can fit 2-3 fingers between tyre and guard.

Any clues?

bomfunk
10-04-2004, 09:57 PM
sports springs are usaly alot stiffer than factory springs. take into account that the springs on the magna are rather soft.

Madmagna
10-04-2004, 10:35 PM
Vibration in the steering is the wheel balance.

The harsh ride is simply a combination of low profile tyres, heavy springs, harder than dampers etc.
The sensor track is not really the way to go, they vary depending on the driving style not the height.
GT Gas are the way to go

Mulga
11-04-2004, 08:27 AM
So this is normal?

OMG, better get those sheepskin seatcovers after all:)

*Looks in the mirror and sees a bogan in the making*

heydude
11-04-2004, 11:11 AM
Hahahah, bogus, what have you done to that loverly car???
Dam of course it is gonna be harsh, look what you did, I think your ready for the race track now dude.
I got just superlow king springs and that was enough harshness for me.

You better grow a fat arse soon.hahaha.

SexedTF'n
12-04-2004, 12:47 PM
So this is normal?

OMG, better get those sheepskin seatcovers after all:)

*Looks in the mirror and sees a bogan in the making*


Nice, go the sheepskin, you just can't beat the feeling. I've had my sheep skin covers for a while now, so I'm all prepared for when my nice low springs arrive in about a week or so :)

Mulga
12-04-2004, 02:27 PM
Heydude, if my arse gets any fatter I'll need special seats!!:D

Hmmm.......Where is that post about airbag suspension?

Maybe a nip of Bundy would help smooth the ride a bit?lol

Anyway, I'll get them to check the wheel balance when the rear bar turns up.

Thanks all