GE8 Bumpy Ride?

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Jan 31, 2009 | 07:32 AM

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kenchan

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Originally Posted by Superfitfreak972

Does anyone here beside me thinks that the 09 Fit Sport has a bumpy ride? I mean I feel every bump on the road? Coming from a Lexus I feel a lot of difference. Anyone know how to make it more less bumpy? New tires? Suspension? Springs? Any help would be appreciated

it's the springs honda chose on the GE8's. it is much bumpier than my 08 with EnduraTech's. you can soften it by running different psi and tires.

progressive rate springs will soften it, but then it will also introduce new
problems such as initial roll during turn in, etc.

Feb 1, 2009 | 12:34 PM

#22

itfitswell

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i was never a fan of soft rides

Feb 1, 2009 | 02:11 PM

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pokems23

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Monroe air shocks are very affordable. Sounds tempting.

Feb 1, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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pokems23

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Originally Posted by itfitswell

i was never a fan of soft rides

I don't mind the stiff suspension. However, when my family or guests rides in the Fit, it's embarrassing with the bumpy ride.

Feb 1, 2009 | 03:06 PM

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manxman

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Originally Posted by kenchan

It is also the weak stock rear shocks- not near enough compression or rebound damping. Adjustable coilovers are very expensive, but Monroe air shocks are really cheap and do a great job of softening the jolts and improve handling enough to help mrFroge win the local stock class trophy in Auto X (but he used Gabriel air shocks).