What is the ride quality normally like on a stock FD3? The RHD FD3S Efini that we just got from looking around underneath appears to be pretty stock suspension wise, however it does ride like a lumber-wagon... all of the suspension components are black, and appear stock, but I assume it is stiffer than stock, being that I can bearly bouce the car by pushing down on the fenders etc, really quite stiff, and I'm over 275Lbs.....

Just wanted to see how the average stock 3rd gen rides?

Matthew

 

It rides good and smooth. Not floaty like a Cadillac but not stiff as a rock either.

 

Its Great

 

i guess i will have to pull the tires and see if i can find any markings on the struts and springs, cause this one rides rough

matthew

 

Yep. Its a stiffly suspended car. What car are you comparing to?

 

mine has some lowering springs, about 1", and is almost rock hard when i try to push down on the fenders, but it rides really great

 

I think the ride is pretty nice and great.

 

I think it's a quick responsive car. Feels nearly perfect stock and with upgrade you will weep.

 

FD3S is better then a 07 STI suspension modded and turns better.

 

I've ride in couple ones most of them are very stiff. Then again why would you have a soft a** suspension if you own a FD

 

ive got adjustable coilovers and is set to almost max stiffness and rides great!!! when i push down on the rear or front, it feels solid also, but then again thats how i like my car to feel, solid and not to crazy stiff but enough to tolerate for daily use...

 

i love the way the stock fd rides

 

The two I've rode in are extremely stiff...

 

A stock FD with stock 16 inch wheels should feel smooth and comfortable. Definitely not a luxury ride but far from a lumber wagon.

 

Yeah on a smooth track. The stock suspension is firm but compliant if it is anything else things are worn out.

 

Ride isn't bad at all stock. But I'd deal with a bumpy ride any day for the performance from an aftermarket suspension.

 

The stock ride quality is pretty good..I guess it really depend's on how many mile's are on your car and the condition of the bushing's too!

It is not gonna be a plush ride because it still is a Mazda..But pretty good compared to most sport car's out today

 

Still ride in cars like these should be a given..

 

What would be the best suspension for the fd???

 

^ i use tien ha full coils in mine,

comfortable for daily
and handles like a dream;

 

I've always been impressed with the ride quality.

 

I've found that a stock FD3S rides a lot like a stock E39 BMW M5, but with half the weight you will def see better handling

 

a stock FD rides rough especially if its one of the R1 models. I suggest u get some tokico 5 point adjustable shocks, with these u can adjust the stiffness easily

 

I never thought they were that rough, but then again i usually drive a diesel truck!

 

I've driven two FD's and both handled/rode amazing. The balance between ride quality and handling is perfect. I suspect the product of a light car and lots of suspension tuning from the factory.