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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 11, 2005 16:14:06 GMT -6
I want to get some new shocks and springs and whatever else is needed to make my ride a lot softer then it already is. any ideas or suggestions?
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Post by stevensolds on Sept 11, 2005 19:36:13 GMT -6
No, but if anything wouldnt u want to make it stiffer?  |
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Post by Aurora40 on Sept 11, 2005 19:44:53 GMT -6
Yes, there are several people on Edmunds who have made suspension upgrades. From KYB shocks to STS sway-bars. I have invited several of the old regulars over there to migrate here, though I think some people are just more comfortable there as that board has been around for years and years (early 2000 I believe). It might be worth doing some searching there.
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 11, 2005 21:49:34 GMT -6
No, but if anything wouldnt u want to make it stiffer? well not really. i want it to float. thats one thing i miss on my old Deville was floating over speed bumps and potholes. i didnt even feel them. i know i wont get that same ride but i want to get as closest to that as possible. plus shocks need replacing once in awhile but to get ones that absorb bounces would be soo much better. so dont know where to look. |
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Post by betonthis1 on Sept 11, 2005 21:50:01 GMT -6
Yes, there are several people on Edmunds who have made suspension upgrades. From KYB shocks to STS sway-bars. I have invited several of the old regulars over there to migrate here, though I think some people are just more comfortable there as that board has been around for years and years (early 2000 I believe). It might be worth doing some searching there. whats the link to this board? |
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Post by Aurora40 on Sept 12, 2005 10:43:36 GMT -6
Oh... The only things I've seen people do is to firm it up a bit. To make it float more, you'd want shocks with softer damping. You can also disconnect the sway bars, which won't cost a thing. I'd suggest disconnecting the ends, but leave the bar in place until you are sure you like it that way. For Edmunds, go to: www.edmunds.com/apps/townhall/welcome.jsp and look for the Aurora Owner's Club boards. |
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Sept 12, 2005 22:12:29 GMT -6
No, but if anything wouldnt u want to make it stiffer? well not really. i want it to float. thats one thing i miss on my old Deville was floating over speed bumps and potholes. i didnt even feel them. i know i wont get that same ride but i want to get as closest to that as possible. plus shocks need replacing once in awhile but to get ones that absorb bounces would be soo much better. so dont know where to look. Changing the Front Struts will make a difference in ride. The valving in them is what "dampens" your ride or does not dampen it - Floating. The rear air shocks can be changed as well to do the same thing and also changing the setting for the level ride system to allow a lower amount of air in them will help. Disconnecting sway bars  You better check with your State Laws on that one.  If you did that in PA you'd lose the use of your vehicle until it is rendered "Safe for the road" by your local police officer or State Police officer -- and it would fail inspection until your sway bars were connected properly. Consider that the sway bar controls does just what is says - SWAY. Completely disconnecting is a good way to lose control of your car if you have to swerve fast. Sure it does stiffen the ride, but try the safe modifications first. Please think long and hard before modifying away the safety built into your car.  |
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Post by 95mushroom on Sept 13, 2005 3:29:41 GMT -6
Disconnecting sway bars You better check with your State Laws on that one. If you did that in PA you'd lose the use of your vehicle until it is rendered "Safe for the road" by your local police officer or State Police officer -- and it would fail inspection until your sway bars were connected properly. Wow, we city folk might have strict housing codes, but jeez, you PA country folk seem severely strict on your cars! They actually care about that much of your car? Wow.... I upgraded to the KYB struts and new Delco rear air shocks a little bit ago, and it seemed to stiff up the ride a little bit, but not too much and, consider the possible age of the strut/shocks. The rears were Delco too's and could have been the original 9 year old (at the time) shocks. Don't remember the front's. You might want to consider adding the strut tower brace. It makes the suspension work and improved ride quality a good bit. |
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Post by Aurora40 on Sept 13, 2005 8:00:20 GMT -6
Consider that the sway bar controls does just what is says - SWAY. Completely disconnecting is a good way to lose control of your car if you have to swerve fast. Sure it does stiffen the ride, but try the safe modifications first. Please think long and hard before modifying away the safety built into your car. Changing spring rates or shock damping can have those same problems. Base Bonnevilles come with no rear sway bar, it's added on upgrade models. And there are folks who have disconnected them to soften the ride. It's as valid a change as changing shocks or springs to different rates. And it is free and easily reversed, unlike a spring or shock change. |
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Post by macadamiaman on Sept 13, 2005 11:49:43 GMT -6
Yeah, the ride from my old (89) Town Car is what I miss most driving the Aurora... I'd definetely be interested in "upgrading" the shocks to a nice old Town Car/Deville feel... let us know what you've come up with!
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Sept 13, 2005 13:13:30 GMT -6
Consider that the sway bar controls does just what is says - SWAY. Completely disconnecting is a good way to lose control of your car if you have to swerve fast. Sure it does stiffen the ride, but try the safe modifications first. Please think long and hard before modifying away the safety built into your car. Changing spring rates or shock damping can have those same problems. Base Bonnevilles come with no rear sway bar, it's added on upgrade models. And there are folks who have disconnected them to soften the ride. It's as valid a change as changing shocks or springs to different rates. And it is free and easily reversed, unlike a spring or shock change. Our opinion here is rendered useless by State Laws. Better check them! Without a doubt those Bonnevilles are designed for no sway bar. The Aurora is designed with a front and rear sway bar. The law in many states forbids its removal. Blow it off and you may pay . . . dearly. |
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Sept 13, 2005 13:16:44 GMT -6
Disconnecting sway bars You better check with your State Laws on that one. If you did that in PA you'd lose the use of your vehicle until it is rendered "Safe for the road" by your local police officer or State Police officer -- and it would fail inspection until your sway bars were connected properly. Wow, we city folk might have strict housing codes, but jeez, you PA country folk seem severely strict on your cars! They actually care about that much of your car? Wow.... Actually, it's the city slickers in Harrisburg that come up with the laws  Yeah, they are very picky on those things and you'd be in mighty hot water with the State Policeman here. It's all about safety. |
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Post by Custom88 on Sept 13, 2005 14:34:28 GMT -6
The Bonneville was designed to be a sportier car than the Classic Aurora was. Besides, the Bonneville and Aurora ARE the same basic design which is why almost all chassis parts are interchangable. To say that the Bonneville was designed to not have a sway bar is the same as saying that the Aurora also was not.
Bob. The SE's did have a sway bar, it was just much smaller than the SLE/SSEi variations. I am not positive but I'm pretty sure they had a rear sway bar.
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Post by Aurora40 on Sept 13, 2005 17:24:35 GMT -6
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Post by BuccaneersFan on Sept 13, 2005 17:46:41 GMT -6
Disconnecting sway bars You better check with your State Laws on that one. If you did that in PA you'd lose the use of your vehicle until it is rendered "Safe for the road" by your local police officer or State Police officer -- and it would fail inspection until your sway bars were connected properly. Wow, we city folk might have strict housing codes, but jeez, you PA country folk seem severely strict on your cars! They actually care about that much of your car? Wow.... I'm so glad FL hasn't adopted those stupid inspections, what a pain in the butt that would be. I lived in GA just outside of Atlanta for a couple of years (thank god it wasn't any longer  ) and they have the emission inspection crap. Needless to say, glad I'm back in FL, I will live here until I die or until Florida is completely destroyed by cat 5 hurricanes. ;D LOL ;D |
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You better check with your State Laws on that one. 
If you did that in PA you'd lose the use of your vehicle until it is rendered "Safe for the road" by your local police officer or State Police officer -- and it would fail inspection until your sway bars were connected properly. 
Yeah, they are very picky on those things and you'd be in mighty hot water with the State Policeman here. It's all about safety. 
) and they have the emission inspection crap.