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7's-for life 07-14-2008 02:24 PM

i got new struts for my car, and i though the struts were shot but it still rides stiff. is it possible that my new struts are shot also? wen i pushed the strut down it didnt come back out. and i was wondering how i can make it ride smoother....feels like i got hydraulics or somthing, its really bouncy......PLEASE HELP ME OUT, ANYTHING WILL HELP. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif

Signal 2 07-14-2008 04:11 PM

Technically, the FD doesn't have "struts". They have shocks. Additionally, spring rates, tires (primarily the aspect ratio) also factor in heavily when talking about ride quality. What shocks did you buy, do you have OEM springs and what tire size are you running?

teknics 07-14-2008 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by Signal 2' post='904704' date='Jul 14 2008, 05:11 PM
Technically, the FD doesn't have "struts". They have shocks. Additionally, spring rates, tires (primarily the aspect ratio) also factor in heavily when talking about ride quality. What shocks did you buy, do you have OEM springs and what tire size are you running?



springs mounted on shocks = struts



kevin.

jwteknix 07-14-2008 07:19 PM

I thought it was spring mounted on struts=shocks

Signal 2 07-14-2008 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by teknics' post='904709' date='Jul 14 2008, 05:09 PM
springs mounted on shocks = struts



kevin.



No upper 'A' arm to resist side forces = strut

FD = coilover shock.

mazdarxseven93 07-14-2008 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by 7's-for life' post='904695' date='Jul 14 2008, 01:24 PM
i got new struts for my car, and i though the struts were shot but it still rides stiff. is it possible that my new struts are shot also? wen i pushed the strut down it didnt come back out. and i was wondering how i can make it ride smoother....feels like i got hydraulics or somthing, its really bouncy......PLEASE HELP ME OUT, ANYTHING WILL HELP. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif





Bad shocks/struts wont make your car ride rough, your springs and high compression/rebound shocks will.

Tom93R1 07-21-2008 04:32 PM

FD's ride pretty stiff compared to your average street car, maybe you should find somebody else with one you can ride in and compare.

jorgeez 09-16-2008 02:47 AM

Might be problem with the shock absorber.



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jorgeez 09-16-2008 02:48 AM

Might be problem with the shock absorber.



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