ALsAcura

I have about 13k miles on my 2010 TL Tech I really enjoy the car but the ride seems a bit rough. Is there such a thing as a suspension upgrade? All I can find are lowering kits?

Thanks

Pete2010

Yikes - TL - Non-SHAWD and the ride is rough? There are coilover kits that can increase/decrease the damping to make the ride stiffer or softer, but I don't know how the softest setting on there is compared to the stock ride. But Acura's are not known for their soft and floaty ride, they are specifically sport sedans and ride rougher than some other brands (*cough* Lexus *cough*).

Frank Bradley

I have the 10 Tech and find the ride to be just fine. my last was a Caddy DTS and a 2ndG TL before that. The 10 is not a soft ride like the DTS but its not way out there either. Have you taken any long trips of several hundred miles? How about tire pressure? Too much and the ride is firmer.

ALsAcura

I was thinking of a STS but the technology is tough to beat in the Acura. I just had the rear shocks replaced due to a rattle in the rear, the rattle went away but came back a few dayslater? I work a dealership that sells Acura so I would like to keep the car but I really think a Lexus GS would be a better ride but again I cant afford a new Lex or STS so I would not have the tech stuff.

SSGHutch

Smaller wheels with bigger sidewall tires. Different tires in gereral. These can be replaced to improve ride quality if you want it softer. Although personally, I prefer a stiffer/sportier ride.

ALsAcura

Tire pressure at around 34 to 35. We drove about 7 hour to the Florida Keys 2 weeks ago.

23109VC

you have 17s or 18s?

if you have 18s, swap to 17s and put on some grand touring all seasons like the OEM Michelin MXM4s or Bridgestone Serenities... you'll be smooth as you are going to get.

if you are on 17s, and you think it's too rough.... i think you're screwed..as not much you can do to make it smoother.. i'm assuming you'd be on the OEM Michelins..which are pretty smooth tires tos tart with..

go test drive a TL with 19" wheels... and then get back in your car.. Voila! your car will feel very smooth !! hahah

neilman

You could go with 255 tires...which will increase the sidewall height a bit as well. Use a wheel/tire calculator to be sure how any changes will affect the vehicle and for more details. Link below...

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp