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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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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.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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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.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Want a softer ride ?? Swap out for DX/LX springs/struts...I happen to know someone who has a spare set...ME !
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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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.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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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.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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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.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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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
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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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
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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I love that harsh ride. My M3 is really harsh and i love it.
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