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softer suspension for 2009 commodore ve ss

Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by aliahmedsh, Mar 6, 2012.

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    aliahmedsh

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    Hi All,

    Just wondering if anyone has tried to change the stock suspension with a softer one... like in previous commodore royal models the suspension was softer than ss model although engine and power was same...

    The stock suspension is really good but uncomfortable on the bumpy roads here...any experiences ? Thanks in advance.
     
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    davey g-force

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    I cringe at the thought, but put some FE1 springs in the car. Like from an Omega or equivalent.

    You could probably pick them up for nothing off someone who has lowered their car..
     
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    Also FE1.5 from some Calais variants.
     
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    Hmmm.... softer suspension for bumpy roads- what about something like this?
    It's got a chevy badge, so therefore you know automatically that it's Holden Commodore compatible ;).

     
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    I've heard if you get coilovers with adjustable shocks and back them off to the softest setting they feel softer then the stock FE2s can't confirm that though maybe if someone has them on here they can confirm that
     
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    how can you get any softer than the standard suspension? gosh, its too soft as it is.
     
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    coilovers are marketed for the performance market really..certainly wouldn't see a coilover softer than stock SS suspension that i've seen...
     
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    Geez, I'd hate for you to ride in a car with SSSSSSSL King HEKTIK springs (rear only for max rep points), you'd need a kidney belt
     
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    @ Troy711 " sorry, what ? "
     
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    @VTPREDATOR ....trust me mate....its not soft for the roads here in jeddah....
     
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    He was replying with some Aussie bogan talk, super low springs in the back only so the nose points to the sky :)
     
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    Gotta remember guys, he's driving on billiard table smooth roads. AKA Arab drift?
     
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    Have Berlina suspension is soft. Im enjoying it after my previous car.

    I can definetly suggest it for every day driving.
     
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    If you still live in the same area of Canberra that I do keep an eye out for a silver VZ Clubsport with **** ugly wheels, no rear springs and what looks like FE1 springs in the front. It's absolutely laughable! Next time I see it I'll try and get a pic.
     
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    Hi Ali,

    I think the best suggestion so far is the FE 1.5 suspension from the CalaisV here in Oz - you probably don't get this variant of Commodore in the Middle East so would have to source the springs/shocks from here and ship over is my guess. The Calais V is sort of a sports/luxury model, and the FE 1.5 suspension it comes with is a good compromise on sporty ride height with comfort.

    I think if you put the standard springs in from a Lumina, the ride height will be too high and would look strange with the 18 or 19" wheels on it. If I recall there was mention made somewhere that you could only run 18" and larger wheels with the FE2 suspension and not the standard suspension, so that's also a factor to consider.

    So FE 1.5 suspension is the go I think.
     
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    thanx mates, appreciate it..one more question ... shall change the complete suspension or just the spring and strut with mounts and will fe1.5 reduce any road grip ? also has one tried adjustable struts like " KYB AGX Adjustable "
     
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    mates,... appreciate it..1 more question ... shall I change the complete suspension or just the spring and strut with mounts will be good and will fe1.5 reduce the road grip ? Has any1 tried adjustable struts like " KYB AGX Adjustable "
     
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    can anyone answer my above query please...thanx in advance
     
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    Hi Ali, I'm not a suspension expert, but would think just the struts and springs. Road grip with FE 1.5 should be really good - maybe a whisker less than FE2, but not much.
     
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    Thanx mate
     
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