Is it just me or does anybody else notice that when it's raining, the car seems to ride softer? I have stock suspensions

axleback

 

yeah I notice it too, I think it has to do with the stock rubber

 

It is normal, water create a cushion between the tires and the road. If there is too much water, then it will be very confortable and it is called AQUAPLANNING.

 

You mean Hydroplaning?

I'm aware of that concept. But the overall ride seems to be softer...meaning even when travelling at very low speeds (when hydroplaning is not possible yet).

axleback

 

Aqua or Hydro... Both are word root cells that mean "water". Same difference. I think it's obvious that both of you were talking about the same thing. Let's not bash each other... even though it sounds like I'm in the bashing mood now...LOL

It NEVER rains in So. Cal, especially this winter. So I haven't had the opportunity to experience the ride feel that you have described. I'll have to think to feel for it whenever it does rain around here, though...

 

Maybe in Canada, you aquaplan(e), eh hoser.

lawman

 

i've noticed that too... its even quiter and softer on snow.. i'm pretty sure its the cushioning the two elements provide...

 

MAYBE AQUAPLANNING IS METRIC AND HYDRO PLANNING IS STANDARD ? << SHRUGS>> I DUNNO