dfv3.2CL-S

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To the members that have changed there spring and kept there stock shock, on there CL-S, Have you noted a harsher ride since the change and has this mod created more internal cabin noise(rattles)?

NSX-Tuner

I've got CT springs/sways using the stock shocks. Stiffer springs will make the ride just a little harsh on uneven or rough road surfaces. But it's the stock shock the make the ride even harsher because they don't handle the rebound of the CT springs. Konis will help a lot to smooth out the ride. I know this for certain cause I road in CompTech's Proto CLS which had CT springs/sways and Konis. I road smooth than my car with just the CT springs/sways and stock shocks.

I'll be installing Konis later this month. Wish I this when I first installed the CT springs ... could have saved myself the cost of another alignment.

zigzagzig

i have ct springs on stock shocks. the ride is as close to stock as you're going to get. im very picky about ride quality, and it's very good for what you get. just like what cls6sp03 said, better shocks will be able to handle the new springs much better.

ChadT

I have CT springs with Koni's. Still very noisy over small bumps. Soaks up the big ones fine but they clunk even over paint stripes in the road. I wish Koni could have made the first 1/4 inch of travel a little softer.

Slimey

Like the other's said, the ride quality is essentially the same as stock, but since you're a bit lower you will feel a bit more.

My car is still rattle free. The only noise problem that I had was the moonroof issue, which was fixed with the anti-squeek tape under warranty.

danny25

never noticed a change in ride quality with Comptechs. And I had all my rattles b4 I changed the springs.

Scooter

actually, when i had my Koni's done couple weeks ago, i didn't need another alignment b/c Jens used the top perch of the shock which means there's no difference in height of the car

and i agree with Danny...didn't really notice a difference in ride quality with the CT's...however, after Koni's, even on the softest setting, there's noticeable harshness, but it's more sporty, so u get what u pay for

Silverbulit40

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i have the eibachs and the ride is pretty good. of course like everyone else when i hit the bumps the car rattles a bit.

juniorbean

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I have the H&R Sport kit on 18's and the ride is a tad harsher.. but it's more of a sporty feel. I also have the stock shocks and one of them appears to be blown.. so I'm having that fixed soon. I also needed a camber kit... but with the Comptech's you won't...

Scooter

righto

as previous stated in a poll thread, it appears CT springs with Koni's is as close to stock ride as yer gonna get (assuming u change out the stock shox)

dfv3.2CL-S

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Thanks you for the info guys.

hemants

CT springs/stock shocks/stock sways = not really harsher but bouncier

CT Springs/stock shocks/CT sways = slightly more bounce than stock but much less than just springs.

Unless you are doing this for cosmetics I highly recommend getting the sways first. They are 80% of the handling improvement.

Oh, and I say this so much that I should put it in my sig -> the best improvment you can make is to get better tires!

danny25

yes, sways are the best thing for handling, but I'm still happy I got springs first. I hated that 4x4 look, and was happy to be rid of it.

Scooter

r-compound's ownz me

TL_Type_S

So are you guys pretty much saying that the springs I'm installing in a week are gunna do nothing ... absolutely NOTHING for handling?? isn't it gunna get rid of the nosediving and the rear squat and help w/ the cornering???????????????

dfv3.2CL-S

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ttt

TL_Type_S

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ChadT

I did the springs with Koni yellows and it made a huge difference in handling. Dunno how just the springs are. I imagine it's quite bouncy with stiffer springs. The main thing I didn't like about the stock suspension was the shocks. Seemed way under-damped to me even with stock springs. YOu should have flatter cornering though even with the stock shocks. Stock tires are terrible for enthusiastic driving though. They definitely let you know they don't like to be pushed.