Bottoming out w/ L-Tuned
10-23-05, 02:11 PM
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Bottoming out w/ L-Tuned
Lately, I have been bottoming more and more when going over speed bumbs. What is the cheapest way to fix this problem? Should I go back to the stock suspension (which I would have to buy)? What other options are there?
I love the way my care drives, but it needs to be a little higher off the ground.
I love the way my care drives, but it needs to be a little higher off the ground.
10-23-05, 02:24 PM
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I'm not sure if I understand you correctly. Are you saying that you have the L-tuned Shocks and Springs and are having a hard time going over speed bumps w/o scrapping? If you are, that would definitely be strange. The L-tuned setup only drops the car like 1 inch with is nothing compared to what other people do. You should not have any trouble going over speed bumps at all. What I'm thinking is that you might have a problem with the install if you are scrapping with the L-tuned.
10-23-05, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by UTGS400
Lately, I have been bottoming more and more when going over speed bumbs. What is the cheapest way to fix this problem? Should I go back to the stock suspension (which I would have to buy)? What other options are there?
I love the way my care drives, but it needs to be a little higher off the ground.
I love the way my care drives, but it needs to be a little higher off the ground.
The quickest fix should be a set of Bilstein shox. It should cost you around $450 or you can find a used set for less. Of course you can go with the permenant fix by a set of coilover, i.e., Tein CS
10-23-05, 04:37 PM
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Yes, I have do have the L-Tuned shocks and springs, and I do agree that it is strange. After having these shocks and springs for over 3 years, it was not until the last couple of months that I really started bottoming out (even going as slow as possible). It's almost as though my car has slowly lowered itslelf more over the last couple of months. The only change that has been made is that I have taken off my l-tuned 18's and put my stock 16's back on my car. Is it possible that this problem could be caused by the 16's (smaller diameter? and softer tires)?
10-23-05, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JacobT
Chad,
The quickest fix should be a set of Bilstein shox. It should cost you around $450 or you can find a used set for less. Of course you can go with the permenant fix by a set of coilover, i.e., Tein CS
The quickest fix should be a set of Bilstein shox. It should cost you around $450 or you can find a used set for less. Of course you can go with the permenant fix by a set of coilover, i.e., Tein CS
Do you think the Bilsteins are the best choice? And would they actually solve the problem? This may be a stupid question, but wouldn't I have better luck getting a new set of springs to raise my car .5-1 inches?
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10-23-05, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by UTGS400
I would love to buy a set of Tein's, however I am short on cash right now. I just got engaged and am in the process of planning a wedding as well as preparing to be without a job for a year so that I can complete my MBA.
Do you thing the Bilsteins are the best choice? And would they actually solve the problem? This may be a stupid question, but wouldn't I have better luck getting a new set of springs to raise my car .5-1 inches?
Do you thing the Bilsteins are the best choice? And would they actually solve the problem? This may be a stupid question, but wouldn't I have better luck getting a new set of springs to raise my car .5-1 inches?
10-23-05, 05:56 PM
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When I had my L-Tuned spring/shocks on I'd bottom out too and like UTGS400 it seems like it happened more in later years with them. Now with coilovers and my car MUCH LOWER I never bottom out. It seems like shock TRAVEL is the issue, not how low the car is.
So I'd suggest replacing your shocks and Bilsteins are an excellent choice.
So I'd suggest replacing your shocks and Bilsteins are an excellent choice.
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10-23-05, 06:01 PM
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Those shocks will fail pretty quickly when they go. They usually are ok until around 2-3 years, then POOOOOOOOF!
You need new shocks, or time to upgrade to coilovers!
Most of the aftermarket brands will last the life of the car, or close to it.
The Ltuned are still a stock-type shock with limited longevity.
You need new shocks, or time to upgrade to coilovers!
Most of the aftermarket brands will last the life of the car, or close to it.
The Ltuned are still a stock-type shock with limited longevity.
10-23-05, 06:08 PM
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Any recommedations on where to buy these shocks? And is there a specific type I should look at? And how much should I expect to spend to have them installed?
Btw, thanks for all your responses!
Btw, thanks for all your responses!
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10-23-05, 06:26 PM
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We have them, the Bilstein are a good choice, also KYB work very well and are around $100 cheaper.
Bilstein will be more Mercedes-ish, the KYB will be a little softer of a ride.
Let me know if you have more questions or PM if you want to actually purchase them.
Bilstein will be more Mercedes-ish, the KYB will be a little softer of a ride.
Let me know if you have more questions or PM if you want to actually purchase them.
10-24-05, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by UTGS400
Lately, I have been bottoming more and more when going over speed bumbs. What is the cheapest way to fix this problem? Should I go back to the stock suspension (which I would have to buy)? What other options are there?
I love the way my care drives, but it needs to be a little higher off the ground.
I love the way my care drives, but it needs to be a little higher off the ground.
10-24-05, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
When you did the install, di you use the stock bumpstops? You should use the stock bumpstops if you did not.