These bushings man.

[Zues]

So I recently bought some red akg 75d cabs, with the thought that I would tighten up the front suspension and make my car ride and fill maybe just a little more like an e46 lol. Anyways that was the hope. However I must say, the ride is flippin harsh. Road feel, road noise, turning into corners all good. But as soon as I hit anything over the size of a pebal things get rough. I know its kinda what I signed up for but does anyone know of any way to soften up the ride? Im thinkin maybe spring pads?

[ak-]

Trade you for my stock ones :]?

[Zues]

Id consider it if i cant find a solution.

[Jean]

What springs/shocks are you on, how low is your ride?

[Zues]

im about an inch lower. eibachs and kyb.

[wilsondarcy]

Well i would also have put some spring pads when there is no solution.Or you can just ask your mechanic about it.

[Jean]

Eibach what? Possibly you are on bumpstops if it's too low and your springs/shocks aren't a good match.

[Zues]

No im not on bumpstops. However the springs and shocks arent new by anymeans and arent my final choice. Ive just recently installed m3 offset control arms with new ball joits. After the bushing swap the ride got harder. Nicer but harder.

[Zues]

So any experience with spring pads softening up the ride?

[nrubenstein]

Uh, why do you think that spring pads will solve a problem caused by your bushings?

[Zues]

I dont think it will solve all of my problems. I believe it will offset the the harsh jolts over small bumps. my question is weather or not anyone has had experience with spring pads helping with the harsh ride.