Ive gotta 97 max SE lowered on Hp Design springs 2.2f 2.0r with stock struts. Also I've got 18s (225/40/18) decent amount of rubber on there. The ride is not bouncy at all. Its just really hard whenever i hit a bump. I don't think my struts are bad. They show no leaking and front end is still stiff. Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance

 

you are using stock struts with AM springs?
thats a big nono.
how long have you had that setup?

 

About 3 weeks. A friend of mine is lowered on Tein S with stock Struts.. and is pretty smooth

 

Sorry man but the ride is not going to be particularly smooth over bumps when you're dropped 2+", especially with stock struts. My drop is just 1.5" and even that can get pretty bad on the worst roads of NY Those struts probably only have a couple more months in them before they quit. If you have the cash, you should really consider some KYB AGX's or Tokico Illuminas.

The guy with the S techs, what is the size of his rims and tires? That could make a difference too, as to why his ride feels smoother than yours. It could also be that the S techs are just better springs (I could be wrong there, but I don't know anything about the HP design springs).