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[Gold Z]

JohnMartin, you say, "And yes, I've driven it extensively". Since you don't own a Genesis would you please explain how extensively you have driven a Genesis. I wonder because my Genesis, I do own one, has never behaved as you describe. It's ride is firm but very comfortable. I truely enjoy my car on the highway.

 

[VaiFan]

VaiFan;

You mentioned you are planning to change/modify the suspension. What will happen to the sensors and other electrical connections for the existing unit? Do you think the "brain" might have any problems without any feed back? I may be all wet about this but I thought the ASD would be tied into the other systems of the car. I have installed Eibach springs on another car and they are great!

Changing the springs should not effect anything electrical.
I've changed to Eibachs on my Passat turbo and Legacy Gt turbo with nothing but great results.
I wouldn't expect anything different on the Geny.

 

[VaiFan]

Funny how so many "experts" on here have come to the conclusion that there is a design flaw w/ the Genesis' suspension and this is not an issue of spring/damping rates and/or tires.

Still love my 3.8l Genesis and it's suspension. One quick drive in my '01 Range Rover and I realize how much more controlled, smooth and refined my Genesis is.

Very well said!!!
I think people were expecting a Buick/Lexus and instead they have something a little more closer to a beemer.

Funny, I read the latest reviews on the Lexus IF and the BMW 135 in Automobile magazine and they were complaining about the rough ride of both cars.

I just got done driving through Ortega highway in So Cal a few days ago, and it's a winding very fun road that rewards a good handling car, and I'll tell you that I'm still smiling days later.

Also just wondering for the record; John Martin, do you own a Geny?

 

[Calvin]

VaiFan;

Sounds good! Keep us posted when you get the springs installed. Let us know the part numbers etc. Thanks!

 

[VaiFan]

Eibach spring application for the V6.

http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/0594.3.4258039185700009628

 

[blasterguam]

Better take a second look. The only thing they have here is for the coupe....nothing for the sedan.

 

[VaiFan]

Better take a second look. The only thing they have here is for the coupe....nothing for the sedan.

My bad.
Thanks for catching that.
I will contact Eibach directly and see what they have or are working on.

 

[doug725]

any luck with aftermarket springs?

 

[Mark_888]

Funny how so many "experts" on here have come to the conclusion that there is a design flaw w/ the Genesis' suspension and this is not an issue of spring/damping rates and/or tires.

I wasn't aware of many who think the suspension is fundamentally flawed. It appears to be a very sophisticated design. Hyundai replaced the integrated shock/spring assembly in the Korean model with a different set of shocks/springs in the North American model, so it seems likely that they could tweak the shock/springs again if enough people asked them to (at least in the 2010 model). I think a small adjustment could be done that will satisfy almost everyone and still maintain a relatively firm ride and excellent handling of the current North American Genesis sedan.

 

[GripperDon]

I wasn't aware of many who think the suspension is fundamentally flawed. It appears to be a very sophisticated design. Hyundai replaced the integrated shock/spring assembly in the Korean model with a different set of shocks/springs in the North American model, so it seems likely that they could tweak the shock/springs again if enough people asked them to (at least in the 2010 model). I think a small adjustment could be done that will satisfy almost everyone and still maintain a relatively firm ride and excellent handling of the current North American Genesis sedan.

You are right on, softer rear dampers / shocks will do most of the work. The need for dual orifice selective dampers is really debatable any good quality shock that has the right dimensions and will fit would probable fix most of the problem. New springs would be great but I don't yet have the rate and other mechanical info, yet, to buy them.

No electrical impact.

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