Suspension Problems FD Civic

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I have noticed with my 2008 Civic, when it is loaded with four adults that the suspension bottoms out and gets quiet uncomfortable sitting in the back seat.

I've noticed this as well with 2 adults & 2 kids in the car. And..yes my older corolla (2002 ver) didn't have this issue.

I think it's spring rate & suspension is not made for Aussie fat arses.

[rossSmith1950]

I've noticed this as well with 2 adults & 2 kids in the car. And..yes my older corolla (2002 ver) didn't have this issue.

I think it's spring rate & suspension is not made for Aussie fat arses.

Yes your probably right but they must have a different spring setup in the Sports model which doesn't suffer the same problem. It's a pity Honda Australia didn't do their homework bit better and installed stiffer springs for Aussie conditions.
My car is in at the dealers having the engine bearings replaced due to noise, they are being replaced with oversized ones. Apparently the Thialand built Honda's suffer this problem so I was told by a member on the 8th generation honda forum ( http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/ ).
My clutch is being replaced also, not bad for a car 3 months old my faith in Thialand built Civic's has faded a bit this last week.