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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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need a better ride

my 98 max is sitting on 19" chrome with nitto555 245/35-19, my setup is s tech and tokico illumina and rides kinda rough, should i go with the h tech or sprint...what should i do to have a better ride?
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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get 245/75/19 tires
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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any suspension/wheel modifications are gonna give you a firmer ride than stock. 19s are just asking for a rough ride, as is the large drop. if you want a better ride, get some 17s and Eibachs.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:46 AM
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you dont have to change your wheels jus got with H&R springs and you be happy. best setup you can have is the H&R and Tokico Illumina.
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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you dont have to change your wheels jus got with H&R springs and you be happy. best setup you can have is the H&R and Tokico Illumina.

wat is the drop on the H&R
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 24K on da way
my 98 max is sitting on 19" chrome with nitto555 245/35-19,
No matter what combo of spring/strut you run, those big heavy 19's will crash into bumps hard.
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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19's with thin wall tires will always be rough
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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smaller wheels=bigger sidewall=better ride, also soften your illuminas
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 24K on da way
my 98 max is sitting on 19" chrome with nitto555 245/35-19, my setup is s tech and tokico illumina and rides kinda rough, should i go with the h tech or sprint...what should i do to have a better ride?
i have the Sprints with "19 with kyb front and koni yellow rear. also with the same size tire you have the ride is gonna be ruff with big rims and low profile tires no matter what you do.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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19s are ok if you dont plan on going fast, in which case you can replace your control arm and subframe bushings with stiffer polyurethane ones, pick a stiffer progressive spring, get more tire sidewall, and lower the dampening on your Illuminas to 3-4 to get a smoother ride. If you want to get serious about your performance, you'll sell the 19s and get some 17-18s, then you'll be in business.
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