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Originally Posted by Carbon Black
ICan anyone better explain the suspension to me (i.e. is it dramatically different than cars not equipped with sport suspension and, if so, how?). It got a little confusing reading other posts on the subject - especially because it appears as though the packages are structured differently in the US vs. Canada. I am running 19" run-flats and consider myself fortunate I did not upgrade to the 20" wheels. I also equipped the vehicle with comfort seats but doubt this will make much of a difference vs. sport seats.
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Realoem shows that the sport suspension has different rear shocks, rear dampers, rear stabilizer bar, front struts, and probably springs (noted as depending on options but can't confirm without VIN).
All of those could easily lead to a harsher ride.
First thing is to check tire pressures, and make sure somebody hasn't pumped them up. Set them to the recommended pressures for low vehicle load; see your door jamb for specifics.
As mentioned above, you could swap out the tires for go flats instead of run flats, but that is a little expensive right off the bat. I don't think it is reasonable to swap out the suspension parts, it would be very expensive.
Agree completely that it is worth your wife being happy as well. See how it goes with the above checks. If she gets used to the ride, great. If not, let her pick the next car.
Good luck.
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