Lowering Spring Ride Quality
#1
03-17-2018, 01:12 AM
Lowering Spring Ride Quality
Hey guys,
I just installed the TruHart Lowering springs on my 2018 Fit Sport, and while i love the look and the ride height is perfect, the ride comfort isnt stellar, the big bumps can be pretty harsh, and its super bouncy all around.
Does any one have a recomendation to get the same height but with a close to stock ride? is that possible?
UPDATE:
With Kenchan's recomendation i cut the bumpstops. This resolved the issue and the car rides just a bit firmer than stock. I wrote below how much i cut off.
I just installed the TruHart Lowering springs on my 2018 Fit Sport, and while i love the look and the ride height is perfect, the ride comfort isnt stellar, the big bumps can be pretty harsh, and its super bouncy all around.
Does any one have a recomendation to get the same height but with a close to stock ride? is that possible?
UPDATE:
With Kenchan's recomendation i cut the bumpstops. This resolved the issue and the car rides just a bit firmer than stock. I wrote below how much i cut off.
Last edited by jonheake; 03-18-2018 at 01:57 PM.
#2
03-17-2018, 08:00 AM
did you cut your bumpstops? you're probably riding on them if not.
your ride is definitely too low for just lowering springs. your dampers cant handle it. should go for coil overs and tighten the damp setting, or get something that doesnt lower so much (id go with Swifts).
your ride is definitely too low for just lowering springs. your dampers cant handle it. should go for coil overs and tighten the damp setting, or get something that doesnt lower so much (id go with Swifts).
#3
03-17-2018, 08:34 AM
Hi, thanks for the reply. the kit said 1.5 inch drop front and rear. It didn’t come with any instructions so I didn’t cut the bumpstops.
It’s basically the same exact lowering spring setup as D2, which I know isn’t exactly high quality in some cases. However it doesn’t feel like I cut the springs. I’m just wondering if maybe someone could chime in about S techs or something. I’m new to the Fit, but I’ve been working on Honda’s since the 90s.
Ive googled a bunch to find what people’s opinions are, and there isn’t a ton of info for Fits. I appreciate the reply.
It’s basically the same exact lowering spring setup as D2, which I know isn’t exactly high quality in some cases. However it doesn’t feel like I cut the springs. I’m just wondering if maybe someone could chime in about S techs or something. I’m new to the Fit, but I’ve been working on Honda’s since the 90s.
Ive googled a bunch to find what people’s opinions are, and there isn’t a ton of info for Fits. I appreciate the reply.
#4
03-18-2018, 10:43 AM
I am curious as to how lowering it the 1.5" has affected the rear view camera and lane watch camera? The manual states that lowering the car can mess up the distance markers, have you noticed that to be true?
#5
03-18-2018, 10:46 AM
Hi, the back up camera is fine, however mine doesnt have lane watch. Something to note is that I am experiencing a pretty bouncy and uncomfortable ride at the moment. I havent cut my bump stops and I am either doing that today, or ordering some Koni shocks. So depending on which springs you buy, be prepared for that.
#6
03-18-2018, 01:53 PM
Hi guys, just want to update anyone who has read this and is curious if i was able to fix it. The answer was in fact cutting the bumpstops. I cut the rear bumpstop about an inch and a half, and the front about half an inch, and it rides just a little bit firmer than stock. It appears that it was riding on the bumpstops after all, so thank you for the recommendation KenChan, i appreciate it.
#8
03-21-2018, 04:56 PM
Hey guys,
I just installed the TruHart Lowering springs on my 2018 Fit Sport, and while i love the look and the ride height is perfect, the ride comfort isnt stellar, the big bumps can be pretty harsh, and its super bouncy all around.
Does any one have a recomendation to get the same height but with a close to stock ride? is that possible?
UPDATE:
With Kenchan's recomendation i cut the bumpstops. This resolved the issue and the car rides just a bit firmer than stock. I wrote below how much i cut off.
I just installed the TruHart Lowering springs on my 2018 Fit Sport, and while i love the look and the ride height is perfect, the ride comfort isnt stellar, the big bumps can be pretty harsh, and its super bouncy all around.
Does any one have a recomendation to get the same height but with a close to stock ride? is that possible?
UPDATE:
With Kenchan's recomendation i cut the bumpstops. This resolved the issue and the car rides just a bit firmer than stock. I wrote below how much i cut off.
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