opinions needed on 2013-14 r-spec suspension vs non r spec

[deepcolor]

i'm looking to possibly getting an r spec 2013 or 14 if the ins co decides to total my car. i would rather have a standard 5.0 new 13, but all i can find is r spec's right now. question : is the r spec suspension that much stiffer or harsh compared to a standard 5.0 ? remember, i'm used to the 2009 standard 4.6 suspension which is harsh. will i feel an improvement w/ the 13 - 14 year models and what other changes will i see compared to my 2009 - better or worse changes. thanks.

ps i don't want to fork out the extra money for a 15 right now.

 

[scottdk]

i'm looking to possibly getting an r spec 2013 or 14 if the ins co decides to total my car. i would rather have a standard 5.0 new 13, but all i can find is r spec's right now. question : is the r spec suspension that much stiffer or harsh compared to a standard 5.0 ? remember, i'm used to the 2009 standard 4.6 suspension which is harsh. will i feel an improvement w/ the 13 - 14 year models and what other changes will i see compared to my 2009 - better or worse changes. thanks.

ps i don't want to fork out the extra money for a 15 right now.

You only can find R Spec models because Hyundai only made the 5.0 in a non R Spec trim for 2012. The 5.0 Non R Spec is none kind of a rare car I'm guessing they didn't sell too many of the Non R Spec models, so they just made the R Spec a standard since this seems to be what sold well.. Good luck I'm installing the 2012+ R Spec suspension in my car later this month. Looking forward to the change from the 2009 suspension.

 

[landtuna]

You need to find an example of both cars and go drive them. There are too many variables to make a blanket statement about one versus the other. Things like tire type, road condition, how you drive (spirited vs normal) will make a lot of difference on how the car feels.

I have a '12 R-spec and it rides a bit rough on roads which are not smooth however I prefer the control over the floater type suspension. Compared to my cousins '12 3.8 it isn't a whole bunch different. His is a bit less bumpy but not very noticeable and that might just be in the tire difference.

 

[Mark_888]

As Scott mentioned, there is no 2013 5.0 non R-Spec. I think you will find the 2013 V6 3.8 suspension to be noticeably more comfortable than an R-Spec, unless you are talking about smooth roads. Same applies to 2014's.

 

[Gunkk]

2012 4.6 is the last model year pre 2015 of V8 non-Rspec.

 

[Mark_888]

2012 4.6 is the last model year pre 2015 of V8 non-Rspec.

I believe that they also made some 5.0 non-Rpecs in 2012. It was a strange year.

 

[GenesisCaptain]

I believe that they also made some 5.0 non-Rpecs in 2012. It was a strange year.

+1 - 2012 had both the 4.6 V8 and 5.0 V8 (non R-spec). I drove them both.

 

[deepcolor]

thanks guys.