Corvette C5 Forum 1997 through 2004

how can i improve ride comfort?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:39 AM
  #1  
mse's Avatar
mse
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6
Default how can i improve ride comfort?

i have a 99 converitble. the area where i live has bad roads and i find the ride to be jarring. what can i do to make the suspension and ride more plush. i do realize that this is a sportscar and not a luxury car, and i also realize that suspesion mods result in trading off handling. however, what can i do to get the car more confortable for my city driving? i have the stock equipment and run flats. thanks! JD.
 
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 01:57 PM
  #2  
Dave01's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 903
From:
Default RE: how can i improve ride comfort?

The runflats are your biggest problem. I went from the stock runflats to Goodyear GSD3s and my ride improved tremendously. I carry a small compressor, plug kit, and aluminum jack for emergencies, but in most cases, a slow leak will allow you to get to any garage or tire shop for repair. Also, depending upon how many miles are on your car, new Bilstein shocks will improve ride quality as well.
 
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 02:39 AM
  #3  
mse's Avatar
mse
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6
Default RE: how can i improve ride comfort?

what are the best shocks for comfort? adjustable QA1's?
 
Old Oct 2, 2005 | 03:46 AM
  #4  
Dave01's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 903
From:
Default RE: how can i improve ride comfort?

If you mean "new" shocks, I'd go with the Bilsteins that are made for the base suspension C5. I believe the Bilstein "Sports" are specified for C5s with the Z51 suspension option. Still, the non-runflat tires make the biggest improvement in ride quality, IMO.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vettesroc
Corvette C4 Forum
5
Aug 31, 2008 07:38 PM
nautques4ever
Corvette C6 Forum
0
May 16, 2006 12:32 PM
FINbLLY
Corvette C6 Z06
1
Jun 9, 2005 04:41 PM
pilot1996
Corvette C5 Forum
27
May 28, 2005 04:59 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:29 AM.