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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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I dont know, but I feel like the suspension is feeling bouncy and very jarring over small bumps I think I have to change the shocks and springs but Im not sure. Maybe Im just bugging out and the weather is effecting suspension performance? its getting cold and the car just feels weird!
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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As I write this the temperature in NY is 57 d. .When it the last time you checked the pressure in your tires. If it has been a couple of months or so when the outside temp was warmer. the Tire pressure was higher.,
The following might be interesting? Tire Tech Information - Air Pressure, Temperature Fluctuations

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Cricketts
As I write this the temperature in NY is 57 d. .When it the last time you checked the pressure in your tires. If it has been a couple of months or so when the outside temp was warmer. the Tire pressure was higher.,
The following might be interesting? Tire Tech Information - Air Pressure, Temperature Fluctuations
last time I checked tire pressure was 6 weeks ago.......Ill give it a check again tomorrow!

Good info Thanks!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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If your car has never had a suspension refresh, it's probably about time. I just replaced the original shocks and struts on mine, along with a few bushings and so on, and it feels like new again. I didn't realize how bad it had been until it was fixed.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolrab
If your car has never had a suspension refresh, it's probably about time. I just replaced the original shocks and struts on mine, along with a few bushings and so on, and it feels like new again. I didn't realize how bad it had been until it was fixed.
Whats the price on replaceing a stock suspension with stock components compared to something like adjustable coilovers?? Mine is a 2004 and I dont believe the springs or struts were ever changed!.......in addition I believe this was a New Jersey car which is much more forgiving than NY/Queens roads!
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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anyone have some comparisons in price for a stock replacement of the shocks and springs compared to a aftermarket strut setup?
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