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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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Maybe a stupid question...

My mom drives 2000 Lexus ES 300 and to tell the truth I really like how smooth and soft ( like on the leather couch) the ride is, compare to my stiff Tl-S
Do you know what can I do with my car to make it ride softer so I won’t feel every bump so hard...
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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buy a TL-P
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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:lol1:
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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ya the more sidewall you have on your tire the more absorbsion you get. -1 sizing your tire wheel combo whould be a start and then swap your struts w/ a member that only has a tl-p :o)
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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ill take ur sways, springs n such off ur handz bro, i got a TL-P, but i jus gotta find someone that knows how to take this off w/out ripping me off
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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hey while your at it put a stack of Legos under your gas petal. She might be to faST TOO.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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ye, it was a stupid ?...
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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NICE TO HEAR A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Stupid question indeed. In fact, I think you take the stupid question of the month award. Normally we wait 'til the end of the month, but considering you've outstupided every winner of the past, I think you deserve it.

Trade your Type-S in for a Camry. I think you'll be happy with the numb, buttery ride.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Wink Pure Adrenaline FREAK

... just a friendky advise-you can stick this reword you know where
It was just a ? and I got the point...
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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I bought a 2003 TL. It ride is OK, but not cushy. My wifes Avalon is much smoother. I also test drove a new 2004 330 ES, and it rode much better than even the Avalon...however, I just couldn't part with the extra 8K for a car equiped with less stuff.

If the smooth ride of a Lexus is what you want, then you need to buy a Lexus. With the Lexus, that's the number one quality. You just need to set your priorities and decide how much your willing to spend for this luxury.

That being said, tires can make a significant ride difference. The michilens that come with the Acuras are stiffer and noisier than other tires. The Dunlops are significantly quieter and smoother.
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Its not a stupid question because I was wondering the same thing. I want to keep the stiff reflexes yet make it so the car doesn't rattle and shake over road inconsistancies.

So tires are the first place to start eh? Whats after that, shocks or struts?
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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If you want quiet for cheap, get an Infiniti I35. Those things are pretty cheap and nice and quiet too. But just like the Avalon, ES330 and other cars like them, handling sucks ass.
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by Deity42
Its not a stupid question because I was wondering the same thing. I want to keep the stiff reflexes yet make it so the car doesn't rattle and shake over road inconsistancies.

So tires are the first place to start eh? Whats after that, shocks or struts?
Doesn't exist. You can't have quick reflexes/sharp handling with smooth ride. You have to compromise and meet somewhere in-between.

That being said, I think the TL-S' suspension in stock form is nearly a perfect compromise. But that's just me.
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Originally posted by Pure Adrenaline
Doesn't exist. You can't have quick reflexes/sharp handling with smooth ride. You have to compromise and meet somewhere in-between.

That being said, I think the TL-S' suspension in stock form is nearly a perfect compromise. But that's just me.
i agree 100% you cant have both.
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