Tenzo R springs,JJ armrest, and OTG shims installed.

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Aug 2, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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w3paint_xA_xB

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Yes, the springs aren't what causes the poor ride. It's the stock rear shocks. Replace them with the Monroes and all springs will ride better.

How much are the monroes running?

Aug 2, 2006 | 05:25 PM

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Random311

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How hard is it to install that armrest?

Aug 2, 2006 | 05:56 PM

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gargamel

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How hard is it to install that armrest?

The tech section have a good step by step with pics. Looks easy, I got one on order

Aug 2, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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archangel

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the instructions it comes with are pretty thorough also

Aug 3, 2006 | 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jethro_b

Yes, the springs aren't what causes the poor ride. It's the stock rear shocks. Replace them with the Monroes and all springs will ride better.

How much are the monroes running?

about 70 bucks for the pair.

Aug 3, 2006 | 02:44 AM

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aftermarket springs don't always necessarily give you a bouncier ride. My H&R Race springs have no bounce, and a very controlled ride.

Aug 3, 2006 | 08:05 PM

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the springs support the weight of the vehicle and the shocks and struts do the controlling. springs have nothing to do with control.

Aug 3, 2006 | 10:26 PM

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the springs support the weight of the vehicle and the shocks and struts do the controlling. springs have nothing to do with control.

they do have a part in the ride quality

It don't matter how good your dampers are, if the springs are stiff the ride will be stiff. The dampers control the rate at which the suspention will travel and the springs control the motion of the wheels.

so either crappy springs or crappy dampers will = crappy ride. It is a combination of the two that = a good riding car.