1WILLY1

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It really is a beast on the highway , that is definitely where it shines

I don't see why the arguing though, the LS was obviously designed differently from the previous LS models, for a more sporty , firm ride, id guess to compete with the German competitors.

I can see now why the air suspension might be very valuable to some people, while I keep mine on the sport (firmest ) setting, switching it to comfort changes it completely , and it will definitely absorb blows better if that's what your looking for.

mckellyb

Except for large suspension extension distances, I notice almost no difference in the three settings. On 'comfort', I do notice rebound damping is a bit less, but that's about it.

For the first few weeks, I'd have sworn this switch is connected to absolutely nothing but the light in the cluster.

1WILLY1

iTrader: (9)

Your switch might be disconnected or something else could be not working right , because that switch makes a night and day difference over how the car drives and handles.

The difference between sport and comfort is two different cars, I never use comfort cause its too bouncy and too soft, you should definitely notice a difference from playing with those settings.

213374U

I'd venture to say the same, I can feel a definitive difference between each of the 3 settings. I tend to leave it in comfort mode though.

FatherTo1

Definitely true. I didn't think our 2006 LS 430 rode all that great until I ditched the ultra-high performance Michelins that the seller put on the car and I went with Pirelli P7 Plus grand-touring tires. It was the first time I really appreciated the difference tires have on a car and the Pirellis gave back that serene ride quality that I expected from an LS.

Then, when I went shopping for an LS 460 I was underwhelmed by the 2007s and 2008s that I test drove. It wasn't until I test drove a 2011 that I recognized something was amiss with those previous examples. Those 2007 and 2008 candidates I test drove earlier in my search must have needed new control arms or new air struts, or both!

I can see where the OP is coming from too though because there are times I feel my wife's 2006 ES rides smoother than our 2006 LS on a nearby stretch of road. The ES seems to float and gently bob along and glide more effortlessly on a particular road near our home. It feels as if the whole ES is on a spring whereas the LS is solid in the cabin but I can feel the tires working against little bumps in the road. However, it could very well be the 17-inch tires on the ES versus the heavier and wider 18-inch tires on the LS. I imagine the LS on 17s (and especially original 16s!) would be even smoother than the ES across all surfaces, bar none.