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dpa34 March-21st-2005 01:58 PM

2003 P5 Suspension
 
Hey everybody,

just asking for some helpful advice, I have a 2003 P5 and I find the suspension on the car a stiff and ruff ride, now I know I have low profile 16" Dunlop tires but the question I have is what would be the best Product for the Money.to make the car a more softer drive. I was reading about eibach springs but are they used mostly to lower your car? Or would they make it a softer ride as well?
What about the suspension? What would you recommend there?

Thanks in advance.

Roddimus Prime March-21st-2005 02:11 PM

hmm. Tein S-techs are "sport springs" which are not as harsh but probably harder than stockers. I dont know of anyone who makes softer aftermarket springs...thats like asking for an aftermarket intake that decreases performance.

macdaddyslomo March-21st-2005 02:36 PM

Want a softer ride ?? Swap out for DX/LX springs/struts...I happen to know someone who has a spare set...ME !

kargoboy March-21st-2005 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by macdaddyslomo
Want a softer ride ?? Swap out for DX/LX springs/struts...I happen to know someone who has a spare set...ME !

Yes, that's really about all you can do.
If I had wanted a soft ride I would've bought a Buick.

juddz March-21st-2005 04:20 PM


Originally Posted by kargoboy
Yes, that's really about all you can do.
If I had wanted a soft ride I would've bought a Buick.

If I wanted to drive home from church in a polyester liesure suit while singing Frank Sinatra, sipping Wild Turkey from a hip flask, and smoking a stogie, I would have bought a Buick.

centsless March-21st-2005 04:29 PM

you can also drop you wheel size by -1 and then get something of a 55/60 series tire to match the speedo and drive. thing is, its not going to handle as well as the stockers, and won't look as good as the stockers.

kargoboy March-21st-2005 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by juddz
If I wanted to drive home from church in a polyester liesure suit while singing Frank Sinatra, sipping Wild Turkey from a hip flask, and smoking a stogie, I would have bought a Buick.

lol

dpa34 March-21st-2005 09:36 PM

lol pretty funny.

I like the way the car Handles and drives, its just wear I live its snows for at least 6, 7 months and then the other season pot hole season :(

But I think the best idea is not getting low profile tires

Thanks guys

mthegodfather March-21st-2005 09:39 PM

I love that harsh ride. My M3 is really harsh and i love it.


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