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Old November 27th 20, 02:29 PM posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
FromTheRafters
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Default What terminology means a soft ride?

micky explained :
> I don't need a new car now but I will and I want to understand
> terminology.
>
> I want a car with soft ride so I will not feel the bumps.
>
> One article refered to base, touring, performance and R/T (or Super
> Sport?) suspension.
>
> And I thought that was the key, but the topic went to body roll. I'm
> happy if I don't lose control on turns, but that seems unrelated to not
> feeling the bumps and that is my goal.


Is it the bumps as transmitted to you by the seat which concerns you,
or is it the vibrations through the steering wheel?

It will always be a trade-off between comfort and handling no matter
what you do.

> So if those 4 words are not measures of level of soft ride, what do I
> look for?


This might help:

https://www.generalspringkc.com/smoo...ide_s/3147.htm
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