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Best we can tell is stock for the AWD Turbo is 2.94/4.11 per AutoEXE. CS has different numbers but they seem a bit exaggerated to me so I'm not sure if they're accurate.<br />
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So you're running them now? These improvements you note are before you changed the tires or including the tires?<br />
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Adjustable sway bar links are definitely required if you care about ride quality. Don't skip them.
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</blockquote>Hm, I'm conflicted is it the spring I change out or shocks and struts? <br />
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I might go with coilovers but ask Ceika or Cygnus to make it comfort set up. The valving, spring rates and all will be softer ride <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😭" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f62d.png" title="Loudly crying face :sob:" data-shortname=":sob:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😍" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f60d.png" title="Smiling face with heart-eyes :heart_eyes:" data-shortname=":heart_eyes:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🙊" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f64a.png" title="Speak-no-evil monkey :speak_no_evil:" data-shortname=":speak_no_evil:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /></div>
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Hm, I'm conflicted is it the spring I change out or shocks and struts?<br />
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I might go with coilovers but ask Ceika or Cygnus to make it comfort set up. The valving, spring rates and all will be softer ride <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😭" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f62d.png" title="Loudly crying face :sob:" data-shortname=":sob:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😍" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f60d.png" title="Smiling face with heart-eyes :heart_eyes:" data-shortname=":heart_eyes:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🙊" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f64a.png" title="Speak-no-evil monkey :speak_no_evil:" data-shortname=":speak_no_evil:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" />
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</blockquote>If you want an improvement in ride quality, there are no shock absorbers (dampers) available for our 2nd gen cars that I'm aware of, so you're looking at complete coilovers.<br />
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But the ride quality is definitely coming from the shocks because the spring rates aren't that high.<br />
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I don't see Cygnus as offering anything for us. It's only Ceika and BC Racing.</div>
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If you want an improvement in ride quality, there are no shock absorbers (dampers) available for our 2nd gen cars that I'm aware of, so you're looking at complete coilovers.<br />
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But the ride quality is definitely coming from the shocks because the spring rates aren't that high.<br />
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I don't see Cygnus as offering anything for us. It's only Ceika and BC Racing.
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</blockquote>Hm <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🤔" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f914.png" title="Thinking face :thinking:" data-shortname=":thinking:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> I might get coilovers with full comfort build. I hope the shock valving is better <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😟" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61f.png" title="Worried face :worried:" data-shortname=":worried:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /></div>
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Hm <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🤔" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f914.png" title="Thinking face :thinking:" data-shortname=":thinking:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> I might get coilovers with full comfort build. I hope the shock valving is better <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😟" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61f.png" title="Worried face :worried:" data-shortname=":worried:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" />
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Cygnus has this comfort coilover. It can be used for Other applications so I think CX-5 could be one? Comfort based, smoother ride than stock. Interesting. I fired off an email, waiting to hear back <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></div>
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Stock springs are actually 2.9K Front and 5.3K Rear. This is what I got from Corksport's analysis.<br />
I'm using Ceika's comfort coilovers. Id recommend those but with 5k springs on the front instead of the 6k they recommend and with adjustable end links. 6k backs are fine. It's no luxury cruiser but more comfortable than stock while still being stiff. It got rid of the highway front hopping and feeling every crack in the road. If that's not enough, I switched the 19s to 18s that can run thicker tires at a slightly lower psi.
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I am stumped. Looked online and can't find a good shock/strut/spring combo. They seem to be performance (handling, stiffer ride etc):<br />
Eibach<br />
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I did come across the Ceika Comfort Springs and agent told me I need to be careful and have the right spring rates - if too soft then it might bottom out and ruin the ride further. I could get bump stops if there is??<br />
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I really want to see if Ceika coilovers on full soft and comfort based shock valving + spring rates tuned a bit softer than OEM. <br />
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I would stick with the stock rates (2.94/4.11) unless you lower the car. They are not stiff compared to others.
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Unfortunately they aren't meant for lowering springs.<br />
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</blockquote>Website said universal but I just found out those are vehicle specific <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😵💫" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f635-1f4ab.png" title="Face with spiral eyes :face_with_spiral_eyes:" data-shortname=":face_with_spiral_eyes:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😶" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f636.png" title="Face without mouth :no_mouth:" data-shortname=":no_mouth:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><br />
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Website said universal but I just found out those are vehicle specific <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😵💫" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f635-1f4ab.png" title="Face with spiral eyes :face_with_spiral_eyes:" data-shortname=":face_with_spiral_eyes:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😶" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f636.png" title="Face without mouth :no_mouth:" data-shortname=":no_mouth:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><br />
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Sorry into 2025 and reviving an old thread <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🧵" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f9f5.png" title="Thread :thread:" data-shortname=":thread:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😉" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" title="Winking face :wink:" data-shortname=":wink:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /><br />
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Purchased Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 tires in 235/65R17 size for my 2024 CX-5. I expected a squishy, soft and compliant ride that soaks up bumps and being quiet. But I had them installed today and was told it's set at 34 PSI. The ride is still bad. Very stiff and loud. I don't know what's going on. People state these tires transform a CX-5 but I don't notice anything fixed.<br />
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Also backseat had a clip that fell off during service. Could you help me identify what it was for?</div>
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Those tires are rated significantly better on Tire Rack for comfort, a 9.2 versus 6.7. I wonder if something is wrong with your suspension?<br />
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Have you driven any other CX-5s?
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</blockquote>Hi, <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="👋" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f44b.png" title="Waving hand :wave:" data-shortname=":wave:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😊" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f60a.png" title="Smiling face with smiling eyes :blush:" data-shortname=":blush:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> <br />
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I've driven a used 2019 CX-5 back in 2022 and felt firm too. And in 2017 a new CX-5 with parchment interior rose smooth as butter and very quiet.<br />
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I don't know <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😞" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61e.png" title="Disappointed face :disappointed:" data-shortname=":disappointed:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> my car is good but I'm told tires help like 70% for smooth ride. <br />
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What tires do you run and is it smooth? <br />
Tirerack is good but tires can be good in one model and different the other ,<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😭" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f62d.png" title="Loudly crying face :sob:" data-shortname=":sob:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /></div>
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I think you need to test drive a current CX-5 from the dealership on the same roads that you drive every day. This will be impossible to diagnose as a problem with your car unless you can confirm that another model behaves the same, or different.
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</blockquote>Maybe <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🤔" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f914.png" title="Thinking face :thinking:" data-shortname=":thinking:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😏" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f60f.png" title="Smirking face :smirk:" data-shortname=":smirk:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" />.<br />
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I'm hoping it all settles down <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😔" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f614.png" title="Pensive face :pensive:" data-shortname=":pensive:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /></div>
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Purchased Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 tires in 235/65R17 size for my 2024 CX-5. I expected a squishy, soft and compliant ride that soaks up bumps and being quiet. But I had them installed today and was told it's set at 34 PSI. The ride is still bad. <b>Very stiff and loud.</b> I don't know what's going on. People state these tires transform a CX-5 but I don't notice anything fixed.
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</blockquote>I remember trying to explain to you. I will explain again. <br />
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You live in an area with bad roads. Mazda's are not designed for rough roads. Yes, it's a crossover, but it's priority still weighs slightly towards handling and good road feel. It's not a "comfort" tuned car. <br />
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I already mentioned that spending money on new tires will not transform the car. Either you live with what you currently have or you look into a different car that's tuned for comfort.</div>
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I remember trying to explain to you. I will explain again.<br />
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You live in an area with bad roads. Mazda's are not designed for rough roads. Yes, it's a crossover, but it's priority still weighs slightly towards handling and good road feel. It's not a "comfort" tuned car.<br />
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I already mentioned that spending money on new tires will not transform the car. Either you live with what you currently have or you look into a different car that's tuned for comfort.
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They told me the Pirelli runs at higher load capacity 104 or 1984 IBS per tire vs 1764 on 100 OEM.<br />
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So I would need to run it down to 29 or 30 psi to match load capacity of OEM. And likely smoother ride. Is this legit and safe? <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😅" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f605.png" title="Grinning face with sweat :sweat_smile:" data-shortname=":sweat_smile:" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" /> <br />
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I don't want to hydroplane or have tread wear etc. ok with slight mpg hit.</div>
