gerzand

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Hey all,

I feel like a noob for asking these questions, but here goes...

Ive researched this topic and didnt see anyone having posed this question before.

I have a 1.8'' drop on my '05 3G TL, as well does a friend of mine. We both have the factory bump stops shaved .75'' with a Koni Yellow SP3's. I have eibach springs, and he has the Neusped sport springs. Both of us bottom out rather easily up front on what I believe would be the bumpstops but the sound is more of a BOOOOM. This happens on moderate dips in the highways, like when transitioning to an overpass/bridge, etc...

I am just curious of a few things:

1) Is this normal that I should be reaching the limit of the strut this easily and would adjusting the dampening knob to stiffen the strut help or not? I'm thinking not....since its not load bearing and rather shock absorbing.

2) Are bumpstops always this loud when you hit them or am I not hitting the bumpstop at all... but rather something else perhaps?

3) Can bottoming out on the bumpstop in these situations damage the strut in the long term?


Thanks suspension veterans!

Andy

luckyAKAhappy

Did you have the Aspec suspension prior to this?

gerzand

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Similar, but Eibach's springs with Tokico blue HP's. 1'' drop.

djbonsu

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hmmm....what dampening setting are you running?? im on the third perch and have only bottomed out a few times while running the dampening at FULL SOFT for the first 500 miles. i understand you are lower but after adjusting the dampeing, i havent had that problem

gerzand

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ahhh ok. I will try that tomorrow when I install my RV-6 strut bar tomorrow. Im 1.5 turns firmer than full soft. What are you at?

djbonsu

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im at 1 full turn fromsoft up front and 3/4 turn form soft in da rear