[Gs04aero]

You're in an Aero. Pretty sure its a rough ride for everyone. If its terrible something could be a problem but I'm sure it's just the stock ride. My roads are terrible here and I have to find alternate routes places sometimes because the ride just sucks on some roads and I'm not driving 5mph so it won't hurt my back ha.

 

[aerojon]

Aero has sports suspension which is stiffish,mines the same it goes round corners like it's on rails...instead of handling like a boat..

 

[Cosmicflash]

Aero has sports suspension which is stiffish,mines the same it goes round corners like it's on rails...instead of handling like a boat..

It's supposed to be somewhat stiff.

You can replace the tires with a touring vs. high performance tire which would soften the ride.

 

[Safi]

How many mm is the Aero suspension lower then the normal stuff?

 

[04_maine aero]

You're in an Aero. Pretty sure its a rough ride for everyone. If its terrible something could be a problem but I'm sure it's just the stock ride. My roads are terrible here and I have to find alternate routes places sometimes because the ride just sucks on some roadsQUOTE]

I agree, theres a few roads around where I am that make me take the long way home because they are horrible

It's an Aero, your going to have a bumpy stiff sometimes uncomfortable ride, if you wanted comfort should've bought a caddie :lol:

 

[aerojon]

How many mm is the Aero suspension lower then the normal stuff?

10mm..

 

[Safi]

10mm..

Thanks

 

[AeroEng]

Thanks for the feedback. I suspected it might be a stock issue with the Aero as I previously had a Linear which was definately less 'solid'. I currently have Fuzion HRi tires - not sure if they are helping.

As suggested earlier, looks like I will have to pick my routing based on road smoothness and not necessarily the most direct. Highway driving is definitely much smoother and is a pleasure.

Cheers!

 

[Rgz]

yup, i hate the streets in the GTA. Horrible as hell. Unfortunately, i don't have the option to take alternate routes, unless i wake up earlier for work..... :roll:. I really need to rattle proof my car, after 6 months of owning it, the rattles have increased exponentially. Damn door buzzing and dash. But other than that, i love how she drives.

 

[AE86]

sports..stiff.. etc suspension doesn't have to be hard/harsh ride.

 

[AeroEng]

sports..stiff.. etc suspension doesn't have to be hard/harsh ride.

Not sure what you mean there AE86? Is it possible to adjust the suspension on an Aero to make it less hard/harsh?

 

[Cosmicflash]

Not sure what you mean there AE86? Is it possible to adjust the suspension on an Aero to make it less hard/harsh?

No there isn't. Not sure what he's blabbering about...

 

[MooF]

I have a Linear but w/ Sport Suspension (10mm lower) and 17" rims, and its a rough ride to say the least. I would have preferred the suspension on a nonSport-suspension/non-Aero. It also helps reduce the volume of the creaks and knocks.

Out of curiosity, does anyone ever say "the roads around here are great, smooth as silk, and you could ride a kitchen table over them with ease" It's fairly obvious to say "the roads around here are terrible" since I believe that stands true for anyone in an urban area in North America, especially those who get hit with cold/snow. Having said that, I don't think anyone notices how bad the roads are until they drive a 9-3 w/ sport suspension. I generally tend to keep away from driving tight to the curb, which is where most of the cracks/dips/pot holes occur.

 

[Vector-SS]

sports..stiff.. etc suspension doesn't have to be hard/harsh ride.

I think what he's trying to say is that a sports suspension can be firm/stiff, but doesn't necessarily have to be harsh/crashy

 

[JZeke]

I think what he's trying to say is that a sports suspension can be firm/stiff, but doesn't necessarily have to be harsh/crashy

Drive a Lotus or Boxster to get an idea of how a good setup can feel. BMW does it really well in the sedan world, with an excellent balance of supple ride with good control (at least in some models, the 1 series is choppy.)

 

[MooF]

Agreed, I think several manufacturers can do it better than SAAB. I don't know if there's a sport suspension on the 9-3SS that isn't hard/crashy. I feel like I'm driving a Bumper-Car with no suspension most of the time. I stopped having to tell my wife 'its the way the car is..' about two years in..

 

[AE86]

++ on ^ posts...

I think what he's trying to say is that a sports suspension can be firm/stiff, but doesn't necessarily have to be harsh/crashy

Yes, thank you for clearly understanding.

No there isn't. Not sure what he's blabbering about...

I'm not blabbering. I happened to have some experience with suspension.
I've done 12k/12k +- and they ride 10x, better and comfortable than my linear.
my linear's suspension aren't old or worn out.

Agreed, I think several manufacturers can do it better than SAAB.

 

[loochy]

Out of curiosity, does anyone ever say "the roads around here are great, smooth as silk, and you could ride a kitchen table over them with ease" It's fairly obvious to say "the roads around here are terrible" since I believe that stands true for anyone in an urban area in North America, especially those who get hit with cold/snow. Having said that, I don't think anyone notices how bad the roads are until they drive a 9-3 w/ sport suspension. I generally tend to keep away from driving tight to the curb, which is where most of the cracks/dips/pot holes occur.

The roads here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are pretty good...especially the expressways are smooth like butter.

 

[Vector-SS]

This is what I don't get - if you change the shocks/springs to after market shouldn't that minimize/get rid off the ride harshness?

What other suspension components (other than springs and shocks/struts) factor to this crashy ride?