2008 VTIL suspension too stiff?

**prav** · 20-02-2009 01:18 PM

great forum

is it just me or is the Civic factory suspension a little too stiff? I find the drive quite bumpy and you can feel every bump on the road. My wife sometimes get carsick when she sits in the back seat.

I asked the stealership about this and they said that it was "normal"?

The car is fantastic and excellent to drive, more so because ours is a manual and I can see the added benefits of the stiff suspension when cornering at a higher speed. Although, since we use this car for leisure a more "comfy" ride is more important.

just wanted some other opinions on this.

**Muzzy** · 20-02-2009 02:23 PM

I too found that my 09' sport is a bit bumpy when driving. Similar feedback in that the car is great to drive.

Not really sure though. It could be because it is brand new and the suspension is still stiff.

**prav** · 20-02-2009 03:28 PM

I have heard that the sport suspension is MUCH stiffer than the VTI/L so its not surprising that your ride is bumpy. I was more so curious as to what other VTI/L owners had to say.

If I had the dough I would have gone for the sport. much much more sexier

**fitme** · 20-02-2009 06:11 PM

what tire pressure are you runnin?

**warwick108** · 20-02-2009 08:02 PM

yeh.. its due to the tire pressure.. i know when i pump my tires full.. it gets quite uncomfy.. feels alot stiffer.. so dumb is down a little.. =)

**ktvin09** · 20-02-2009 09:29 PM

I had the same prob before, someone here suggested filling the car with 32 (psi or whatever that is), and there're slight improvement i must say.

**black8thgen** · 20-02-2009 09:32 PM

yeah run around 32-34.. well i run that on my sport rims.. and its quite fine for me =D

**fitme** · 21-02-2009 08:56 AM

try to fill it with nitrogen....its much way better than a compressed air..

**BC8** · 21-02-2009 10:30 AM

having it at 32 psi is reasonable as the dealer usually pump more pressure to your tyres. Theres is a difference driving at low and higher pressure over 32 PSI on the stock civic suspension.

**prav** · 21-02-2009 11:08 AM

I thought the recommended tire pressure was 30 PSI as this is usually what I pump when I check the tires, I usually run my RAV4 at 36 PSI but that is a different story.

I will check it now that it just came back from a service at the dealer. 32 PSI should be adequate to give good mileage and also ride comfort.

Nitrogen : as far as I know this is a gimmick and a waste of money, didnt you learn in school that the free air we breathe is more than 70% N2? as long as you maintain your tire pressure to the recommended level your tires will last just as long.

**BC8** · 21-02-2009 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by prav

I thought the recommended tire pressure was 30 PSI as this is usually what I pump when I check the tires, I usually run my RAV4 at 36 PSI but that is a different story.

I will check it now that it just came back from a service at the dealer. 32 PSI should be adequate to give good mileage and also ride comfort.

Nitrogen : as far as I know this is a gimmick and a waste of money, didnt you learn in school that the free air we breathe is more than 70% N2? as long as you maintain your tire pressure to the recommended level your tires will last just as long.

yeah recommended is the 30 PSI. But for 15" and the type profiles of the civic. 32 PSI I believe is adequate