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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 04:27 AM
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so im in the works of looking for a more comfy ride and was wondering if anyone can suggest a combo of shocks and springs for me. im looking to something more luxury/comfy like my 09 TSX. im not into the slammed look. just something close to the TRD height.
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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comming from the reviews, TRD springs/shock combo would be the best. it wont ride like your 2009 TSX, suspension is totally different in different cars.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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id also agree that your best option would be with the trd's but even those arnt going to be anywhere close to the tsx
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OEM everything. That's as comfortable as you'll get.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:19 AM
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i have noticed that when i change lanes the car feels like it's fighting me. can my OEM sway bar be bent. i remember reading something in the past about this.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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car been in an accident........the bar is pretty hard to bend......has it been aligned,tires inflated properly,car should feel smooth changing lanes like any car does..........
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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might be from all the sh!tty pot holes here in NY. some can be HUGE. rims are not bent tho
Old Jul 11, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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i have H&R coilsand the ride isnt that rough. you can feel bumps a little more but its not bad. and it handles sooooo well. esp with the TRD rear sway.
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For a ride quality way TRD is the best way to go. TRD combo you won't lose that much of ride quality.

For your car fighting you it could be your tires. Check your tread and proper inflation on the tires.


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I'd say do what everyone else says. Check your tires and pressures. Make sure the tires are mounted on the rims correctly aswell. As for the swaybar, I highly doubt your swaybar is bent, considering thats part of what it's designed to to, is twist. It's almost like a large spring that springs back into place.
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