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JIMLARCH Apr 12, 2008 01:07 PM
2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
I have a 2008 Civic DX-A. I am used to driving a van, and quite frankly find the suspension on the Civic rather harsh. I have only done 600 miles (1200 kilometers) so I am wondering if the suspension will smooth out with more miles on it!

civicn00b Apr 12, 2008 01:58 PM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
Bigger heavier cars with bigger engines tend to ride smoother, I used to have a 92 Crown Victoria and riding that car was like riding a cloud no car has been that comfortable. The Civic is a smaller car I think its because you are so used to the van that it seems rough, you will get used to it eventually.

inthezoneac Apr 12, 2008 02:18 PM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
I couldn't imagine what you would say about my car(17" rims, tad lighter, low profile tires)

JIMLARCH Apr 13, 2008 06:38 AM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
I agree that a smaller car with lighter weight is going to have a firmer ride, but I think it is too firm. I ride sport bikes with firm suspension, and I find my bike gives a smoother ride. I'm wondering if the car sat in the dealers lot for too long and the tires have a flat spot.

inthezoneac Apr 13, 2008 06:57 AM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
ORIGINAL: JIMLARCH

I agree that a smaller car with lighter weight is going to have a firmer ride, but I think it is too firm. I ride sport bikes with firm suspension, and I find my bike gives a smoother ride. I'm wondering if the car sat in the dealers lot for too long and the tires have a flat spot.
if there was a flat spot you'd feel constant bumps, not a firm ride. But I doubt a new car sat that long to even get a flat spot.

reaper2022 Apr 13, 2008 08:02 AM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
ORIGINAL: inthezoneac

I couldn't imagine what you would say about my car(17" rims, tad lighter, low profile tires)
or mine... 17's, sitting on the ground, stiff-as-f**k shocks.

Anyway, it's just how civics are... they all have pretty rough rides. You'll get used to it after a little while.

cyberx32 Apr 13, 2008 09:01 AM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
Sport bikes have big springs, have you seen the civics springs and shocks? they are pretty small.

Firehawk989 Apr 14, 2008 03:36 PM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
Fill the passenger side footwell and half of the trunk with sandbags. Then you will have the feel and performance of driving a van!
Can your van take a sharp corner at twice the recommended speed? Learn to enjoy the superior handling and responsiveness of your new car.

inthezoneac Apr 14, 2008 03:43 PM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
ORIGINAL: Firehawk989

Fill the passenger side footwell and half of the trunk with sandbags. Then you will have the feel and performance of driving a van!
Can your van take a sharp corner at twice the recommended speed? Learn to enjoy the superior handling and responsiveness of your new car.
I didn't know there was a recommended speed for turning or doing u-turns [sm=rolleyes.gif]

reaper2022 Apr 14, 2008 04:05 PM
RE: 2008 CIVIC-Will my harsh ride get smoother
 
^ You haven't noticed the yellow speed limit signs below turn ahead signs? That's the turn's recommended speed.


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