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cv129 06-14-2021 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 3998621)
I have brand new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires. I bought the car 1 year ago and noticed then.

Oh I see. Ya, it's you.

Spooler 06-14-2021 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 3998621)
I have brand new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires. I bought the car 1 year ago and noticed then.

What is your tire pressure set too? Ride quality is such a subjective thing. What may be stiff to you may not bother me a bit.

Spooler 06-14-2021 04:17 PM

Try 30psi cold all the way around and see how that does. That's the tire pressure I set my suspension up to.

-ZS-Carpenter 06-14-2021 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 3998621)
I have brand new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires. I bought the car 1 year ago and noticed then.

If the tire pressure doesn't help try different tires. All seasons seem to be softer than UHP summer tires like you are running now

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OptionZero 06-14-2021 04:36 PM

if you noticed this "bad" ride when you got the car a year ago ITS NOT THE CAR

sell your car

buy a lexus

or a camry or some ****

2string1 06-14-2021 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero (Post 3998642)
if you noticed this "bad" ride when you got the car a year ago ITS NOT THE CAR

sell your car

buy a lexus

or a camry or some ****

I bought the car last summer from a dealer in New Hampshire. I test drove it a couple of miles on a 2 lane road. It felt fine so I bought it. On the drive back to Vermont on the interstate is when I felt the hard hits on the bridge joints at high speeds.(could be normal for a Z) I only drove the car for a month last summer and only in my town. Now that I have driven it more this summer I am asking if I can soften the ride some how. According to some, it's me and not the car. Well, that's good to know I guess. I'm running 36 psi I'll take some air out and see if it helps. I love this car.

cv129 06-14-2021 06:35 PM

Taking the psi down to 30 psi cold should make wonder. 36 psi cold means something like 39 psi while driving in the sun, on hot asphalt, and with engine heat. That's rather stiff.

2string1 06-15-2021 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129 (Post 3998659)
Taking the psi down to 30 psi cold should make wonder. 36 psi cold means something like 39 psi while driving in the sun, on hot asphalt, and with engine heat. That's rather stiff.

I'm going to try this today. Thanks

Spooler 06-15-2021 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129 (Post 3998659)
Taking the psi down to 30 psi cold should make wonder. 36 psi cold means something like 39 psi while driving in the sun, on hot asphalt, and with engine heat. That's rather stiff.

Yup, can gain about 2-4psi depending on the cars weight and how it is being used.

2string1 06-15-2021 09:32 AM

Took them down to 30psi made a big difference. Thanks, cv129 for the great advice. Saved me a lot of money on buying new tires or shocks.

cv129 06-15-2021 11:09 AM

Group effort group effort

2string1 06-15-2021 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129 (Post 3998742)
Group effort group effort

:iagree:

Spooler 06-15-2021 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 3998725)
Took them down to 30psi made a big difference. Thanks, cv129 for the great advice. Saved me a lot of money on buying new tires or shocks.

Just be mindful in the colder months, the TPMS will trip if they get below 28psi I believe. May have to air them up some. Also, if you get your oil changed somewhere, make sure they know your pressure is 30psi when cold. If not, they
will raise them up with no ill intent. Checking the tire pressure is part of an oil change service.

2string1 06-15-2021 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3998758)
Just be mindful in the colder months, the TPMS will trip if they get below 28psi I believe. May have to air them up some. Also, if you get your oil changed somewhere, make sure they know your pressure is 30psi when cold. If not, they
will raise them up with no ill intent. Checking the tire pressure is part of an oil change service.

Will do. Thanks


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