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VYII Suspension

vy2ber

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Is it just me or is the suspension in the VY (I have a VYII Berlina) really hard. For a vehicle that cost $45K(new) the ride stinks. I am quite disappointed with it particualrly since it's cornering isn't that brilliant. At first it seemed ok, but any 'new' car does. It seems to be getting worse but that could be just me. I previously had a '94 VR and admittedly it was spongy but much more comfortable than the '05 Berlina. I hear the suspension was changed in a recent model but I think they have gone to the opposite extreme. What does anyone else think.
 

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Mate, pop the hood and check your data plate: If the section titled "SUSP" has FE2 inscribed on it, you will have to get used to the rough ride.

FE2 is the sports suspension pack as per S/SS models. If that is the case- it's surprising that you feel the cornering is not so good; my S pack corners like it is on rails compared to the standard suspension (but yes, the ride is pretty hard):cool:
 

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must be fe2 i have berlina with the standard susp it was as smooth as had to change it i hated the ride :p
now its hard ::)
 

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vy2ber said:
Is it just me or is the suspension in the VY (I have a VYII Berlina) really hard. For a vehicle that cost $45K(new) the ride stinks. I am quite disappointed with it particualrly since it's cornering isn't that brilliant. At first it seemed ok, but any 'new' car does. It seems to be getting worse but that could be just me. I previously had a '94 VR and admittedly it was spongy but much more comfortable than the '05 Berlina. I hear the suspension was changed in a recent model but I think they have gone to the opposite extreme. What does anyone else think.

You didn't test drive the car before you bought it??? I have a VYII SS and it seems fine to me - maybe a little firmer than the BA Ghia that I also drive but not excessive. Are the wheels & tyres stock??

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Dont forget some of the Berlinas came with a suspension pack named FE1.5 as well not as harsh as FE2.. This is what I have been told so dont quote me on this..
 

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Well, theres nothing wrong with FE2 suspension in my opinion. If you get a sports pack, or options listed as sporty then you can expect to get a stiffer (sportier) ride.

Really I thought the standard suspension in say the executives wasnt all that much different...I mean, yeah its a bit smoother...but not by much.
 

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VYSHSV8 said:
Dont forget some of the Berlinas came with a suspension pack named FE1.5 as well not as harsh as FE2..
No, that package is only available on Calais. Well that's how it was on VYII, not sure about VZ.
 

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vy2ber said:
I previously had a '94 VR and admittedly it was spongy but much more comfortable than the '05 Berlina.
How old were the shock absorbers in it? You're supposed to change them every 40,000km, but people never do.
 

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clixanup said:
No, that package is only available on Calais. Well that's how it was on VYII, not sure about VZ.

Thanks for that new it was one of them..
 

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brentmc said:
Well, theres nothing wrong with FE2 suspension in my opinion. If you get a sports pack, or options listed as sporty then you can expect to get a stiffer (sportier) ride.

Mate, I'm with you all the way; I don't have the best roads to drive on- rough as guts really (QLD Govt) - so a lot of my driving is pretty uncomfortable, but when I hit those nice smooth curves mm-mmmmm........sweet as.........:w00t:
 
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