05 Euro Luxury Factory Suspension

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Originally Posted by yfin

Nah - I have the 04 model with the exact same size 17" rims and tyres on the -05 lux. No rubbing at all.

I was actually told something different by my dealer - the suspension changes for 05 model were to make the ride softer as some people found the ride on the earlier models too harsh.

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Oooh... ICIC.

Hmm, then that makes our 03/04 models more suitable for hard driving! :D

so if 04 models chuck on 05 17 inch rims, what would be a list of things to change back to its original height, accurate speedo etc

As long as you keep the rolling diameter is the same, the speed will remain the same...

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Originally Posted by yfin

Nah - I have the 04 model with the exact same size 17" rims and tyres on the -05 lux. No rubbing at all.

I was actually told something different by my dealer - the suspension changes for 05 model were to make the ride softer as some people found the ride on the earlier models too harsh.

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read somewhere that the ride in the 05lux model is firmer, but better in comfort and control.. honda might have soften the springs and made the shocks firmer:confused:

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Originally Posted by yfin

Nah - I have the 04 model with the exact same size 17" rims and tyres on the -05 lux. No rubbing at all.

I was actually told something different by my dealer - the suspension changes for 05 model were to make the ride softer as some people found the ride on the earlier models too harsh.

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That's what the dealer told me too. softer suspansion for 2005 version, so it can accommodate 17" better.

dealer told me that the suspension was stiffer..

lol

OK - I can sort this out now!

My brother and I drove an 05 lux for 2 hours on Saturday, all over Adelaide from grange to brighton to blackwood and back to the city. We drove on good and bad roads, over tram and train lines and on the twisty bits coming down from blackwood to Old belair road.

then we drove the 05 standard with 16s on it.

verdict - the 17s and firmer lux suspension is MUCH firmer than the 16s and normal suspension.

I was fine with it (I drive a Renaultsport Clio) but my 50 year old brother was looking for something more comfortable since he's old (;-)) and he drives 80kms a day for work.

So he bought a new 05 standard auto for $36000 flat on the road with mats, and a full tank of fuel. I think that's a pretty good deal.

There is no question the car looks WAAAAAY better with the 17s but it meant nothing to my brother, ride comfort was his no1 priority.

cheers
JJ

JJ - sounds like fun. Part of the difference you felt would have to be related to the lower profile tyres, wider footprint and possible differences in tyre pressure. Eg I know that my car became firmer and more harsh with bumps changing to 17".

JJ: Thanks for your input. testdrive both 16" and 17" on the same day is the only way to feel the difference. Tell your brother to join the forum too.

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Originally Posted by yfin

I was actually told something different by my dealer - the suspension changes for 05 model were to make the ride softer as some people found the ride on the earlier models too harsh.

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Thats the same feedback as what my dealership said about the suspension changes.

Also been quoted $550 per rim but would be able to get some discount if I went ahead with it.

I was quoted $550 per rim a while back but that was ex-gst you need to tack on another $55. so its $605 per rim.

Hmm... the Euro lux with 18 inch rims I drove/demoed was very firm (great actually) thats why I ordered the 18 inch wheels on my 2005 standard. I wonder now if it will handle differently than what I expect given that I will have the standard on 18s in a week or so...