what to do to make the RX ride a little softer?
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what to do to make the RX ride a little softer?
I have 17 X 8 CObra wheels on 225/45/17 rubber at at times it is a little harsh.
what do I need to do to make it softer? dont need a race car. shocks are all most likely shot. 94 K on them probably stock...
what do I need to do to make it softer? dont need a race car. shocks are all most likely shot. 94 K on them probably stock...
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Originally Posted by gentlejax2
I have 17 X 8 CObra wheels on 225/45/17 rubber at at times it is a little harsh.
what do I need to do to make it softer? dont need a race car. shocks are all most likely shot. 94 K on them probably stock...
what do I need to do to make it softer? dont need a race car. shocks are all most likely shot. 94 K on them probably stock...
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my car is a 90 GXL. I personally like the Cobras on there (95 model) and I get good comments everywhere I go.
But I think the tires are to low profile (Falkens) and the shocks are shot.
If I change the shocks that will help?
what should the tire pressure be for normal everyday driving?
But I think the tires are to low profile (Falkens) and the shocks are shot.
If I change the shocks that will help?
what should the tire pressure be for normal everyday driving?
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No offense, but if you think a 90 GXL rides hard, perhaps you aren't made for a sports car...
Anyway, your tires are the right profile for the rim diameter. If you want a higher profile, you'll need to go to a smaller diameter wheel. If your shocks are original, you most likely definitely need new shocks. Additionally, most of your rubber bushings are probably mostly gone by this point as well.
I don't know what FC pressures should be, the plate on the inside of the drivers door (or in the owner's manual) should tell you. As a good guess, I would say 32/32 psi.
Anyway, your tires are the right profile for the rim diameter. If you want a higher profile, you'll need to go to a smaller diameter wheel. If your shocks are original, you most likely definitely need new shocks. Additionally, most of your rubber bushings are probably mostly gone by this point as well.
I don't know what FC pressures should be, the plate on the inside of the drivers door (or in the owner's manual) should tell you. As a good guess, I would say 32/32 psi.
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I have had 4 RX7's and this one seems to ride the harshest. I had a 79, 85, 88, and this 90.
I know it is a sports car but my wifes Focus drives like a caddy compared to this.
I was just asking for any help to see if I could improve it.
just because its a sports car doesnt mean that the normal cracks and bumps in the pavement should make it feel like my wheels are made of concrete.
I dont expect it too ride like a caddy but I have had a few of these cars that rode better.
there is most likely room for improvement.
just need to knwo what.
thanks for all replies
I know it is a sports car but my wifes Focus drives like a caddy compared to this.
I was just asking for any help to see if I could improve it.
just because its a sports car doesnt mean that the normal cracks and bumps in the pavement should make it feel like my wheels are made of concrete.
I dont expect it too ride like a caddy but I have had a few of these cars that rode better.
there is most likely room for improvement.
just need to knwo what.
thanks for all replies
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what tire pressures are you running? you should run 30 front 28 rear set COLD... (before you drive the car.)
w 94,000 miles, your shocks may be just fine. i have yet to find a worn out OEM shock on my shock dyno... although i cede that they do eventually wear out.
good luck,
howard coleman
w 94,000 miles, your shocks may be just fine. i have yet to find a worn out OEM shock on my shock dyno... although i cede that they do eventually wear out.
good luck,
howard coleman
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