06 TSX Suspension is too stiff, what to do to make it softer..

[scratchieepants]

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but after checking the basic maintenance things and making sure they're "alright", just buy Neuspeed/Koni shocks and adjust to your liking. I am sure there's a setting that's soft enough for you. Won't be too expensive either.

[TSX_WS]

^ yea, wow. It worked for me just fine with crappy stock michelins. Now I roll on Nexen N5000, very soft tires and the ride is noticeably softer, so there is not need for under inflation.

[tsxtasy]

Originally Posted by TSX_WS

^ yea, wow. It worked for me just fine with crappy stock michelins. Now I roll on Nexen N5000, very soft tires and the ride is noticeably softer, so there is not need for under inflation.

Under inflating tires is stupid. I would never recommend that to anyone.

[daicacharco]

Originally Posted by JerryX

I just bought a 2006 TSX about a week ago. It's all stock with 26k on her. The car drives great but I think the suspension is a bit too stiff. Is there any way I can make it softer? Thanks!




-Jerry

Sit in my S2k and tell me whats stiff.

[UKDM]

hmm i dont know if it will fit but could you try sourcing out accord tourer suspensions or the European accord executive suspension? over here in the UK the executives run different suspension compared to the typeS so that could be an option just not sure how costly it will be

[EuroRspec]

There is nothing you can do to your stock suspension to make it softer. The only thing to do is replace it with another setup, like Tein CST, Koni yellow, ETC.

[TSX_WS]

Originally Posted by tsxtasy

Under inflating tires is stupid. I would never recommend that to anyone.

Why exactly? Oh and 4 PSI is not like riding 1 inch lower on your tires.... Removing sway bars is more helpful tho

[northbridge]

im not trying to be testy, but could you please stop suggesting that people remove sway bars? its just plain not a good idea. if you like putting yourself at risk, thats one thing, but dont try to convince other people that its a good idea.

Maybe im biased. Im not trying to attack you but i think that needed to be said. If you have some form of proof that its beneficial, please share. IMO it makes no sense, in fact, people spend money UPGRADING sways to improve road manners and turn in etc.

[CalgaryTSX]

Originally Posted by northbridge

im not trying to be testy, but could you please stop suggesting that people remove sway bars? its just plain not a good idea. if you like putting yourself at risk, thats one thing, but dont try to convince other people that its a good idea.

Maybe im biased. Im not trying to attack you but i think that needed to be said. If you have some form of proof that its beneficial, please share. IMO it makes no sense, in fact, people spend money UPGRADING sways to improve road manners and turn in etc.

I totally agree.. Advising to remove sway bars is totally wrong advice that comes from lack of knowledge & experience.

..Joe

[di2lude]

Originally Posted by TSX_WS

Actually, the tires can handle well over 60 PSI, but we are told to stay at 30 so they won't blow up for sure. If u go down by 3-5 PSI, the car will be softer and still safe. Sway bars are there to reduce bodyroll and give it sporty feel with stiff suspension. Take out front sway bar and understeer will be gone, the car will be softer. I talk from experience. It has nothing to do with safety. It's a lot safer than aftermarket suspension.

Never under inflate your tires for daily driving. PERIOD. You lose MPG, get bad tire wear, hot tires, blowout etc...

Everything you suggested has EVERYTHING to with safety.

[TSX_WS]

Originally Posted by northbridge

im not trying to be testy, but could you please stop suggesting that people remove sway bars? its just plain not a good idea. if you like putting yourself at risk, thats one thing, but dont try to convince other people that its a good idea.

Maybe im biased. Im not trying to attack you but i think that needed to be said. If you have some form of proof that its beneficial, please share. IMO it makes no sense, in fact, people spend money UPGRADING sways to improve road manners and turn in etc.

Originally Posted by CalgaryTSX

I totally agree.. Advising to remove sway bars is totally wrong advice that comes from lack of knowledge & experience.

..Joe

I HAVE removed my front sway bar, why would I otherwise suggest that??? It does not compromise the safety in ANY way, if fact, it kills understeer...... and makes car quite a bit softer. So as I said, I speak from experience.

[TSX_WS]

Originally Posted by northbridge

people spend money UPGRADING sways to improve road manners and turn in etc.

They upgrade rear sway bar, yes, that helps with cornering by making the rear end stiffer. Front sway bar prevents the front from body rolling by stiffening it up, but that leads to understeer. Please do a research before criticizing me, people.

[buddylie]

Removing your front sway bar has its advantages/disadvantages, but I would never recommend it to someone who is looking just to soften their ride as it could be unsafe. Cars from factory are tuned to understeer as a safety measure.

Even removing the front sway bar for performance purposes to reduce understeer is a tossup. You may have slightly more grip in the front tires, but you will be introducing more body roll and turn in will not be as sharp

[EuroRspec]

+1 to all that said that removing sway bars is not a good idea, and under inflating tires.

TSX_WS, we know that you are intelligent, and know a good amount about our car's, but you don't know everything. Sometimes I read your suggestions and all I have to say is wow. Don't get a offended, just think before you type.

[TSX_WS]

Alright... Alright.... underinflating the tires was a dumb advice, I admit. As for removing the front sway bar, I still stand by what I said as that is what I experienced: however, there is really no need for me to sit and argue with u guys. So, I will leave this up to you to decide upon