IS F "Stiffness" how bad is it?
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I have some limited seat time in an IS-F and I have to say that it rides about equally as stiff as the E36 M3 (which I owned for four years) or maybe a tiny bit more harsh. But it's all relative.....depending upon what you're used to as far as a harsh/stiff ride is concerned. By no means is it a soft or "compliant" ride.
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What is wrong with the car?
#48
The car is fairly stiff, more so at lower speeds on a bad road. I traded my 2012 Mustang GT in for this and the suspension at lower speeds on a rough road is actually stiffer/rougher than it was. At higher speeds it is stiff, but less noticeable, in my opinion.
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CarFax shows it being in an accident, front impact damage!
#53
I had 2009 ISF for only four years and covered 38,000 miles. (No modifications)
IMHO, its ride is stiff and could use improvements. The ride feels like unloaded pick up or cargo van.
I realized that with one or two rear passengers ISF ride gets notably better. But it is springy without rear passengers.
IMHO, its ride is stiff and could use improvements. The ride feels like unloaded pick up or cargo van.
I realized that with one or two rear passengers ISF ride gets notably better. But it is springy without rear passengers.
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I had 2009 ISF for only four years and covered 38,000 miles. (No modifications)
IMHO, its ride is stiff and could use improvements. The ride feels like unloaded pick up or cargo van.
I realized that with one or two rear passengers ISF ride gets notably better. But it is springy without rear passengers.
IMHO, its ride is stiff and could use improvements. The ride feels like unloaded pick up or cargo van.
I realized that with one or two rear passengers ISF ride gets notably better. But it is springy without rear passengers.
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Wouldn't a stiffer spring rate be bouncier? A vendor in the forum recommended that I go with at least 12/10, and higher if I wanted to lower the car more. I don't really want to lower the car, maybe a bit in the front, but I definitely want a softer ride over rough roads than the 2011 stock suspension.
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Wouldn't a stiffer spring rate be bouncier? A vendor in the forum recommended that I go with at least 12/10, and higher if I wanted to lower the car more. I don't really want to lower the car, maybe a bit in the front, but I definitely want a softer ride over rough roads than the 2011 stock suspension.
Maybe more $$$, but done right the first time saves money
#57
To me, 2008 stock was fine. Even BC with 16/12K on about 6-8 clicks from firm is fine. Both of them is soft when compared to my 911 in comfort mode. My 911 in sport mode feels like I'm driving on rocks instead of tires in comparison.
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I haven't done RA. I'm not a big fan of turn 12. I do track weekends at Carolina Motorsports Park. It's a little far but it's fun and has lots of run off.
But let's not derail this thread with track stuff...
But let's not derail this thread with track stuff...
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