The new ride!
07-21-16, 08:51 AM
#46
You guys have been very patient with me and I appreciate that. Trust that I have reviewed the owner's manual and only ask questions here when I cannot locate the information myself.
On my previous cars, there has been much, much more detail on the map screen. Almost like a satellite image. Any way to get more detail on the GS's screen?
Also, I took a trip yesterday that was about 100 miles long. I LOVE the seats, climate control and stereo.
However, the ride is rather firm...even in the normal mode. My two past cars were both BMW 5 series (Acura RL before those), so I am not accustomed to anything too cushy (just as a point of reference). Even my wife commented on the stiff ride. With the GS we FELT every road undulation. This was VERY evident in a particular stretch of highway while cruising around 70mph. My previous cars would absorb much more of the road imperfections.
I appreciate that fact that there is no "floating", but this is borderline harsh. Do I just need to get used to it or could there possibly be something wrong? Granted I have the 19" wheels with 40 series tires, but that's what my BMW's both had and my wife's current SUV (which rides like a magic carpet, lol).
On my previous cars, there has been much, much more detail on the map screen. Almost like a satellite image. Any way to get more detail on the GS's screen?
Also, I took a trip yesterday that was about 100 miles long. I LOVE the seats, climate control and stereo.
However, the ride is rather firm...even in the normal mode. My two past cars were both BMW 5 series (Acura RL before those), so I am not accustomed to anything too cushy (just as a point of reference). Even my wife commented on the stiff ride. With the GS we FELT every road undulation. This was VERY evident in a particular stretch of highway while cruising around 70mph. My previous cars would absorb much more of the road imperfections.
I appreciate that fact that there is no "floating", but this is borderline harsh. Do I just need to get used to it or could there possibly be something wrong? Granted I have the 19" wheels with 40 series tires, but that's what my BMW's both had and my wife's current SUV (which rides like a magic carpet, lol).
07-21-16, 12:02 PM
#49
While tires may make some difference, I think the new F Sport like 19" wheel option killed the smooth ride from the luxury. I had a 13 Luxury which came with 18". The normal ride/cruise was totally different from the F Sports. I had to get Michelins on the F Sports to compensate the ride but it's still significant different. You gain some loose some. Your wife's SUV 19" has a lot more rubber 
Peteharvey did some extensive looking into this. He may have some insight for you. But I think it's the wheel size (mostly) and the tire quality.
Peteharvey did some extensive looking into this. He may have some insight for you. But I think it's the wheel size (mostly) and the tire quality.
07-21-16, 12:14 PM
#50
The good news/bad news, is that the Dealer put brand new tires on the car when I purchased it. They are Bridgestone RE050A. Not rated as the best for noise, comfort nor tread life. BUT they are new and I have no plans on ditching them until they are worn out.
I still say it feels like the rear shocks are too stiff but maybe I'll feel different in a month or so after many more miles.
I still say it feels like the rear shocks are too stiff but maybe I'll feel different in a month or so after many more miles.
07-21-16, 12:34 PM
#51
Another thing I notice is on 18", psi is recommended to be 32-33 while it's 35-36 on F Sport. What's recommended on the new luxury 19"? Some dealers always give you a lot more than you want. Mine always came back with 4-5 extra psi after service. 
07-22-16, 04:22 AM
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The good news/bad news, is that the Dealer put brand new tires on the car when I purchased it. They are Bridgestone RE050A. Not rated as the best for noise, comfort nor tread life. BUT they are new and I have no plans on ditching them until they are worn out.
I still say it feels like the rear shocks are too stiff but maybe I'll feel different in a month or so after many more miles.
I still say it feels like the rear shocks are too stiff but maybe I'll feel different in a month or so after many more miles.
07-22-16, 06:22 AM
#54
i have a '13 lux package 45k miles. the ride is firm. WAY more firm than i expected it to be as well....its my main complaint about the car, that and no sunglass holder or places to put anything lol. its also why i barely use sport +. its also why my tires are at 27-29 psi......however all lux package and f sport felt that way. i even drove a '13 rx350 and the ride was super harsh and you felt every single crack in the road....wtf. i had a loaner IS200t and that ride was perfect.
07-22-16, 06:43 AM
#55
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Tires and inflation do make a big difference. When you're ready for new tires/want to "soften" the ride, look into some Pirelli Cinturato P7's - night and day difference between the stock bridgestones/dunlops. You may give up a little handling/grip but its a good balance.
07-22-16, 11:33 AM
#56
i have a '13 lux package 45k miles. the ride is firm. WAY more firm than i expected it to be as well....its my main complaint about the car, that and no sunglass holder or places to put anything lol. its also why i barely use sport +. its also why my tires are at 27-29 psi......however all lux package and f sport felt that way. i even drove a '13 rx350 and the ride was super harsh and you felt every single crack in the road....wtf. i had a loaner IS200t and that ride was perfect.
I think most of us place ours in the side pocket which seems to work fine on the GS since it's reachable. It's interesting to see your comments about the RX vs. IS. My wife's RX runs on stock 19" and harsh is probably the last word I would use to describe it. From what I've seen RX, ES, LS are the ones that give more of a "float" ride quality.
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