Well, to tell you the truth, I'm way past starting to hate it and more at the point where for the past 3 weeks I've been contemplating either getting a truck or an 02 Lexus GS400. Let me explain...
As many of you that have been here a while know, my ride went through transformations. The most significant were the H&R drop and the 19" wheels. About a month after those changes I moved to NY and i didn't even think about the road conditions. I'm one of those guys willing to sacrifice "some" comfort for the appearance of my ride. And let me tell you...I LOVE the appearance. But I just can't take it anymore.
I swear to you all, for the past 8 months it's felt like I've been driving on metal with no tires. I know that I have to be prepared for some lesser degree of comfort but this can't be right. My car feels like a fuckin 1982 ford escort. It's not even potholes man, its the slightest bump in the road. I hit a pebble and feel it in my back. I'm actually at the point where I would take an altima over my car just so i can have a smooth ride. My office is right on the same street that i live and I really only drive my car on the weekends. I get down when i have to drive somewhere because I know the ride is going to be horrible. I go back to Philly sometimes on the weekends and hate driving my own car, no matter how good it looks. I feel like I'm getting older or something and just want a smooth ride.
That's why i mentioned the 02 GS. I've just heard from friends and family that lexus rides are uncomparable. Nothing touches the comfort. I dont even really like the look of their cars but I cant stand feeling the road anymore.
This post is an attempt to save my car. I keep thinking that this is abnormal. Even with the drop and the 19's, I cant believe the ride should be like this. Is there a possibility that the springs were put on backwards? Would they have lasted this long if they were? I never replaced the shocks that came with the car which had 48K miles after I replaced the springs. Could that be it? Could my shocks be bad? Would that be an explanation for a horrible ride? And one of the dumbest things i did...or didn't do...was I never got an allignment after putting the springs on OR after putting the 19's on. I know, I'm an ass. I don't think a lack of an allignment would cause such a harsh ride though, maybe just the steering.
I need technical advice. I love my car and dont want to have to part with it but it's giving me no choice. I just cant take it anymore. I need help. I live in brooklyn and if anyone has any suggestions on where I can take her to get examined for potential problems, Id appreciate it. I wish i could get into another 208 with the same mods (springs & 19's) to see if what Im feeling is normal. If my ride is normal than i simply need a new one. Any help would be appreciated guys. Thanks.[
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As many of you that have been here a while know, my ride went through transformations. The most significant were the H&R drop and the 19" wheels. About a month after those changes I moved to NY and i didn't even think about the road conditions. I'm one of those guys willing to sacrifice "some" comfort for the appearance of my ride. And let me tell you...I LOVE the appearance. But I just can't take it anymore.
I swear to you all, for the past 8 months it's felt like I've been driving on metal with no tires. I know that I have to be prepared for some lesser degree of comfort but this can't be right. My car feels like a fuckin 1982 ford escort. It's not even potholes man, its the slightest bump in the road. I hit a pebble and feel it in my back. I'm actually at the point where I would take an altima over my car just so i can have a smooth ride. My office is right on the same street that i live and I really only drive my car on the weekends. I get down when i have to drive somewhere because I know the ride is going to be horrible. I go back to Philly sometimes on the weekends and hate driving my own car, no matter how good it looks. I feel like I'm getting older or something and just want a smooth ride.
That's why i mentioned the 02 GS. I've just heard from friends and family that lexus rides are uncomparable. Nothing touches the comfort. I dont even really like the look of their cars but I cant stand feeling the road anymore.
This post is an attempt to save my car. I keep thinking that this is abnormal. Even with the drop and the 19's, I cant believe the ride should be like this. Is there a possibility that the springs were put on backwards? Would they have lasted this long if they were? I never replaced the shocks that came with the car which had 48K miles after I replaced the springs. Could that be it? Could my shocks be bad? Would that be an explanation for a horrible ride? And one of the dumbest things i did...or didn't do...was I never got an allignment after putting the springs on OR after putting the 19's on. I know, I'm an ass. I don't think a lack of an allignment would cause such a harsh ride though, maybe just the steering.
I need technical advice. I love my car and dont want to have to part with it but it's giving me no choice. I just cant take it anymore. I need help. I live in brooklyn and if anyone has any suggestions on where I can take her to get examined for potential problems, Id appreciate it. I wish i could get into another 208 with the same mods (springs & 19's) to see if what Im feeling is normal. If my ride is normal than i simply need a new one. Any help would be appreciated guys. Thanks.[