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Old 10-18-01, 11:35 AM
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Question Mom gave me her G430 car.

She says its too bouncy and shes right. How do I make it less bouncy. Its got fins and a TV screen. Its real nice but I dont know how to use the TV cause Mom threw out the instruction book when she moved all her stuff to her new Ford. WHat do I do to make it smooth and use the tv.
Old 10-18-01, 11:47 AM
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stock : bounce too much
cure: l-tuned suspensions, eibach or Hr srpings+bilstein shcoks, coilover suspension system.
result: worth every penny.

mom threw out the manual on the nav? hot to be kidding?:eek: you need to contact the dealer for another copy. btw, nav does not play TV, unless you have speciial hook ups.
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Why would you reply to this email. It is obviously a gag.
Old 10-18-01, 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by BonesJohnsson
She says its too bouncy and shes right. How do I make it less bouncy. Its got fins and a TV screen. Its real nice but I dont know how to use the TV cause Mom threw out the instruction book when she moved all her stuff to her new Ford. WHat do I do to make it smooth and use the tv.
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gs430..is bouncy..and fords are luxury feeling rides...
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What do coilovers cost these days.
Old 10-18-01, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by enginyr
What do coilovers cost these days.

average around 1500-2000
Old 10-18-01, 06:05 PM
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Hey Will,

Let me know when you need a help to pull that "Big Hook" out of your mouth.
You are killing me !!!!

Wait, wait, wait....... I got one for you -> I think the Chinese food sucks over at M.P. and where can I get a better Chinese food in S.D.?
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Stock is bouncy?
Changes the tires then. I recommend Michelin energy mxv4 plus. You'll get a smooth ride but the performance is going to be sacrificed.
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Stock *is* bouncy (floaty). L-Tuned springs/shocks reduce excessive float and bounce a great deal.
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Default Re: Mom gave me her G430 car.

Originally posted by BonesJohnsson
She says its too bouncy and shes right. How do I make it less bouncy. Its got fins and a TV screen. Its real nice but I dont know how to use the TV cause Mom threw out the instruction book when she moved all her stuff to her new Ford. WHat do I do to make it smooth and use the tv.
Sounds like you have been a bad girl not wearing a Bra and all. Time for a good spanking
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Originally posted by theanimala
Why would you reply to this email. It is obviously a gag.
good observation
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yea i was gonna say this guy isn't for real

then i read ford. haha thats a joke
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I believe what he meant by "bouncy" is bumpy. I have admit that GS has a much firmer ride than MB E430 or BMW 540. Firmer ride means you can feel the bumps on road easily, thus the car shakes easily. I think that's how his mom defines "bouncy"
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