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Re: Convertible Bumpy Ride (archive)
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Posted by Stian Ramsey, Norway on May 29, 2001 at 18:03:56:

In Reply to: Convertible Bumpy Ride posted by David Car-man on May 27, 2001 at 19:33:43:

If your car is lowered, you will feel almost every little dust particle as you go over them.
My 320ic is lowered 2,4inches in front and 1,6inches rear. Looks really good with 17" wheels, but there is very little comfort. Best for trackdays. Have you checked front and rear upper shock mounts? They can make your ride very noisy if they are worn. Very common problem


I know convertibles aren't as sturdy as regular body styled cars hence leading to some twist and flexing but just how much should I feel? My 91 325iC has brand new shocks, struts, control arms/bushings and tires but it can be a pretty bumpy and unpleasant ride. I know it was never wrecked and all of the new parts are stock OEM. It seems to be worse with the top up. I'm sure that the wind hitting the top adds to this some but it is really bad. Feels like a Jeep Wranger. I am going to have the wheels rebalanced Tuesday and see if that helps. Maybe they forgot to balance all four tires when I had them put on. Please advise. Thanks




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