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Mr 5 0 · 01-18-2002, 03:29 PM

Spiced:

Well, you have a 15-year-old (and rather heavy) Mustang and while the shocks and tires may be O.K., it was built as a 'performance' car with less 'give' to the suspension for better road feel and overall handling. Those factors, plus the weight and normal aging of the vehicle will certainly make for a harder ride than say, a Honda Accord.

Tire brands (and types) will make a difference in ride quality as will the spring rates. You may need new springs at this point, something worth checking. In any case, don't expect a soft ride from a Mustang of any age. It's part of the design to ride taut and firm.

Age (the car's - not your's) doesn't improve the ride, either.

01-18-2002, 03:29 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Mustang ride quality Spiced: Well, you have a 15-year-old (and rather heavy) Mustang and while the shocks and tires may be O.K., it was built as a 'performance' car with less 'give' to the suspension for better road feel and overall handling. Those factors, plus the weight and normal aging of the vehicle will certainly make for a harder ride than say, a Honda Accord. Tire brands (and types) will make a difference in ride quality as will the spring rates. You may need new springs at this point, something worth checking. In any case, don't expect a soft ride from a Mustang of any age. It's part of the design to ride taut and firm. Age (the car's - not your's) doesn't improve the ride, either.