Harsh ride quality
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Harsh ride quality
I know the TL’s suspension is made to be more stiff, but I think mine is too stiff. I am able to feel every single imperfection on the road and it translates into a thump and bumpy ride that shakes me.
I feel like there are some shocks or suspension component that has been broken in the car’s past 16 year life.
any sort of crack or bump, is a big “thump-thump” and I feel every one.
for reference, mom’s 16’ CX5, GFs 20 civic don’t pick up anything like it, granted they are all a decade newer. I didn’t even know 90% of those imperfections even existed until I drove on those roads with the TL. I won’t even mention dads ‘13 ES300h (who owned the TL prior), which has clouds for suspension.
is this just something to live with given the age and design, or can I alter it to be more comfy and numb?
I feel like there are some shocks or suspension component that has been broken in the car’s past 16 year life.
any sort of crack or bump, is a big “thump-thump” and I feel every one.
for reference, mom’s 16’ CX5, GFs 20 civic don’t pick up anything like it, granted they are all a decade newer. I didn’t even know 90% of those imperfections even existed until I drove on those roads with the TL. I won’t even mention dads ‘13 ES300h (who owned the TL prior), which has clouds for suspension.
is this just something to live with given the age and design, or can I alter it to be more comfy and numb?
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I know the TL’s suspension is made to be more stiff, but I think mine is too stiff. I am able to feel every single imperfection on the road and it translates into a thump and bumpy ride that shakes me.
I feel like there are some shocks or suspension component that has been broken in the car’s past 16 year life.
any sort of crack or bump, is a big “thump-thump” and I feel every one.
for reference, mom’s 16’ CX5, GFs 20 civic don’t pick up anything like it, granted they are all a decade newer. I didn’t even know 90% of those imperfections even existed until I drove on those roads with the TL. I won’t even mention dads ‘13 ES300h (who owned the TL prior), which has clouds for suspension.
is this just something to live with given the age and design, or can I alter it to be more comfy and numb?
I feel like there are some shocks or suspension component that has been broken in the car’s past 16 year life.
any sort of crack or bump, is a big “thump-thump” and I feel every one.
for reference, mom’s 16’ CX5, GFs 20 civic don’t pick up anything like it, granted they are all a decade newer. I didn’t even know 90% of those imperfections even existed until I drove on those roads with the TL. I won’t even mention dads ‘13 ES300h (who owned the TL prior), which has clouds for suspension.
is this just something to live with given the age and design, or can I alter it to be more comfy and numb?
Bushings and tires harden up and wear over time. Shocks wear out over time. etc.
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When my car rode like this, it turned out to be bad shocks. I think the harsh ride was due to the shock hitting the bump stops.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-t.../#post16208893
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-t.../#post16208893
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wizurd (11-17-2022)
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When my car rode like this, it turned out to be bad shocks. I think the harsh ride was due to the shock hitting the bump stops.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-t.../#post16208893
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-t.../#post16208893
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just put on winter tires. My all seasons were Pilot Sport A/S. 235/45R17. About 235/220 kpa front/rear
the winters are 225/55(maybe 60)/R17s. Increased ride height a bit so definitely more sidewall. The ride is significantly better, so it’s not just my suspension, but tires. If summers were a ride quality of D, these are maybe a B-. Before, I was aware of every imperfection. Now not so much, unless I’m thinking about it and totally fine with these. Pressure at 245 for all.
My first car for 3 months, so not much experience/knowledge. Should I swing for a bigger sidewall thickness?
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when it rains my suspension gets quiet.. Otherwise, lots of thumps. These suspensions have TONS of Bushings and joints everywhere. 5 link suspension on each side of the rear.. That is 2 bushings per connection, 10 bushings per side, for a total of 20 bushings and joints in the rear.. maybe more No wonder thumps.. and clunks haha
its a POS
as for the front, you may have a transmission mount and/or engine mount bad.. they can make clunking noises too... These TL's are rattle traps when they age.
its a POS
as for the front, you may have a transmission mount and/or engine mount bad.. they can make clunking noises too... These TL's are rattle traps when they age.
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