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Old 08-11-2012, 05:07 PM
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soften suspension

I love my 2009 Fit as it is, but my wife and children complain about the harsh ride..
There's lots of info on lowering and stiffening the suspension with aftermarket coilover systems etc, but nothing I can find on making the ride more cushy. Would one of the adjustable coilovers allow for softening the ride ?
 
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Old 08-11-2012, 05:23 PM
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A lot of the harshness may be due to the actual size of the vehicle. Maybe a strut or two has blown that may contribute.
 
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Old 12-11-2012, 12:24 PM
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what tires r u runny i felt more when i got heavey tires lol stock lbs each tire 18lbs my new tire each 24lbs lol
 
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Old 01-27-2013, 09:45 PM
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a mild lowering spring MAY make the car more comfortable. Coilovers do have adjustable shocks but the springs are usually more aggressive than factory so it's a tough call. You could start with a bigger profile tire, go from the 185/55/16 I think it is to 205/55/16 and see how u like it
 
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Old 01-27-2013, 09:48 PM
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So i finally got rid the heavy tire. I.have to say ohhhhhhh yeah DW lovely ride
 
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