katapaltes
'03 P5, '17 Miata, stock AF
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- Dallas, TX
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- 2003 Protege5
Bump stop question [was: Strut question]
Hi guys,
I've read most all the strut threads on the forum (some of them twice), but wanted to get a sanity check from you all. The ride quality in my '03 P5 MT with 113,000 miles has deteriorated quite a bit in the last several months. Even small interruptions in the pavement can be jarring at times. With the [relatively] cold weather, my suspension makes a "crunchy-squishy" noise until it warms up, which I'm guessing is coming from the struts. They haven't ever been replaced as there hasn't been a need; the car is usually garaged and I drive it spiritedly at best. I've replaced engine mounts 2 & 3, and my stock-size Yokohama Avid Ascends are not over-inflated.
So, will just replacing the struts likely fix the harsh ride problem? I don't want to replace the springs or strut mounts unless they need it. I poked what little I could of the strut mounts with my fingernail and they were still pliable. Since I'm not looking to lower, I would probably get KYB struts unless there's a compelling reason to pay more for something else. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Hi guys,
I've read most all the strut threads on the forum (some of them twice), but wanted to get a sanity check from you all. The ride quality in my '03 P5 MT with 113,000 miles has deteriorated quite a bit in the last several months. Even small interruptions in the pavement can be jarring at times. With the [relatively] cold weather, my suspension makes a "crunchy-squishy" noise until it warms up, which I'm guessing is coming from the struts. They haven't ever been replaced as there hasn't been a need; the car is usually garaged and I drive it spiritedly at best. I've replaced engine mounts 2 & 3, and my stock-size Yokohama Avid Ascends are not over-inflated.
So, will just replacing the struts likely fix the harsh ride problem? I don't want to replace the springs or strut mounts unless they need it. I poked what little I could of the strut mounts with my fingernail and they were still pliable. Since I'm not looking to lower, I would probably get KYB struts unless there's a compelling reason to pay more for something else. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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