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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 12:07 AM
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I'm looking to buy an FD and I have heard a lot about its spine breaking suspension. Is this true or an over statement?
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 12:12 AM
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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Ok well I'm looking for performance, does the R1 actually... hurt? and how much of a performance boost does it get?
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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by performance boost I mean handling... eh you get it
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 01:56 AM
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I wouldn't trade my R1 for a touring/R2/Base ANYDAY. I love how it feels.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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yeah it's a stiff ride. But it's not going to HURT you. Just don't expect luxury. You'll feel all the ruts and road imperfections that's for sure.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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its not that stiff....



once you get aftermarket coilovers, and set it on full, it will seem like a comfortable ride
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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yah its stiff but its only back breaking in comparison to a caddy



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