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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      maybe finding a tire with a different sidewall structure? not sure what your using or etc.. but a lot of tires have reinforced sidewalls, which absorb less imperfections..

      changing out the springs and shocks will make your ass feel better, but will not help transfer to the steering wheel, if you know what i am saying.. so assuming you have the same power steering set up as the rest of us, i agree it is a bit sensitive. it does feel different lowered though, i wont say it will improve what you are feeling, but the steering wheel is a little less shaky sort of..

      did your toyota crown (model name i am unfamiliar with) have rack and pinion steering? i assume it does as it looks like our cressida into a lexus line here. but that car also possibly with the extra weight and luxury suspension, it would be tough to get the aveo similar..

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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      Quote Originally Posted by herbolero
      ...My friend has a Korean car with the same dimensions as my Aveo hatch, but it absorbs bumps better. Although i'm not sure if it's as stable as the Aveo on higher speeds...
      So both you and your friend have Korean-made cars then... Which one does he have?
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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      Quote Originally Posted by serega12
      Quote Originally Posted by herbolero
      ...My friend has a Korean car with the same dimensions as my Aveo hatch, but it absorbs bumps better. Although i'm not sure if it's as stable as the Aveo on higher speeds...
      So both you and your friend have Korean-made cars then... Which one does he have?
      The Korean car i mentioned is the Hyundai Click/Getz which i believe is not available in North America.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Getz

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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      Quote Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
      maybe finding a tire with a different sidewall structure? not sure what your using or etc.. but a lot of tires have reinforced sidewalls, which absorb less imperfections..

      changing out the springs and shocks will make your *** feel better, but will not help transfer to the steering wheel, if you know what i am saying.. so assuming you have the same power steering set up as the rest of us, i agree it is a bit sensitive. it does feel different lowered though, i wont say it will improve what you are feeling, but the steering wheel is a little less shaky sort of..

      did your toyota crown (model name i am unfamiliar with) have rack and pinion steering? i assume it does as it looks like our cressida into a lexus line here. but that car also possibly with the extra weight and luxury suspension, it would be tough to get the aveo similar..

      you could pour 2" of cement in the entire floor board?
      lol.. yeah, it has r&p steering. I was not expecting that much from the Aveo though, well at least a bit closer than what i have now probably.
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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      im a little late to defend myself, i was just reiterating what i had suggested, i thought it might have be looked over

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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      Quote Originally Posted by thehunterooo
      im a little late to defend myself, i was just reiterating what i had suggested, i thought it might have be looked over

      Quote Originally Posted by serega12
      Thehunterooo is super cool, and is very wise.
      LMAO... You're right, editing a quote is the only way I'd say it like that.
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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      editing a quote?? you mad about the truth? :P

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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      Quote Originally Posted by thehunterooo
      editing a quote?? you mad about the truth? :P
      post the link, smartass...
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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      i dont remember where it is :P :P :P

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      Re: Is it ok to "soften" by decreasing shock pressure?

      Quote Originally Posted by thehunterooo
      i dont remember where it is :P :P :P
      of course...




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