tlemmon

I realize that the a-spec suspension will lower the vehicle a bit, which is great, but I wasn't able to find the answer to my ultimate question... will this upgrade fix the side hop/bounce I feel when cornering and hitting a slight bump/hole in the road? If not, what would fix it?


-t


p.s. I did use the "search" but was inundated with too much info that didn't answer my question.

Bearcat94

You need someone like IHateCars to get a really good answer.

But I think the short answer is "no", it won't "fix" your problem. In fact a sportier suspension will make it more noticable. I think.

It's the nature of the beast; you take an independent suspension, then tie it together with a sway bar and when you hit a bump on an angle, the one-side "pulls" the other and you get a little side-ways hop.

My guess. IHC (among others) would know.

tlemmon

Thanks for the info. I know with my 98 accord, the bounce wasnt as noticeable. However, as it aged it became more noticeable and pronounced. I was hoping to find something that I could do to the car to stiffen it up a bit going around corners.

-t

jchcmax

If you want to stiffen the car when going around corners, I'd suggest a bigger rear sway bar. This would also help in reducing roll. For the bounce..a firmer suspension should help. Try to find someone with an A-spec suspension and ask them for a ride. The A-Spec suspension is a great improvement over stock, I enjoy mine.

BlacuraTL-S

iTrader: (3)

i really like the aspec as it gives a sportier feel, better handling, lowers it, but not to the point where you cant drive in certain places...

Speedy Six

iTrader: (2)

What's the mileage on your car? If it's higher it's possible your shocks are starting to go, allowing more uncontrolled body movement, aggravating the "bounce".

If so, any replacement shocks, including A-Spec, would be an improvement.

tlemmon

well, I dont know anyone else in the SLC, Utah area that has a TL....

so, that leaves me chatting here. If I can get the cash together, I will get the a-spec kit and a beefier rear sway bar.

btw, my car has about 46k miles on it.

thanks all!

-t

ajs800

iTrader: (1)

i just installed the aspec suspension this past weekend on my '06 w/65k miles and it is noticeably different. The car stays planted and I think it actually handles the rough roads and bumps better.