p38 - not as comfy as me old un

[vilguy]

I got my 2.5 p38 at the weekend and have to say its not half as comfy as my old 4.6 one, despite being on higher profile tyres.

My old one used to glide over bumps pretty nicely, but this one seems alot firmer.

Dampers a bit shagged perhaps? Previous owner has recently fitted all new ones (though i havent checked out what type) Or is the the extra weight of the diesel, meaning the airbags run at a higher pressure the cause?

 

[brianp38dse]

Make of shocks seams to make a big difference oem boge are the ones.

 

[vilguy]

Make of shocks seams to make a big difference oem boge are the ones.

Ill have a look and see what he has fitted. Dont see the point in having air suspension and it being uncomfy! so want to get it sorted

 

[Grrrrrr]

Dampers or possibly he's done the Britpart Bush-kit Balls-up.

 

[AP90]

I have terrafirma dampers on mine and I wish I had fitted the original Boge, they are a bit better now they are run in plus mine s also on 18'' hurricanes, still very comfy tho, have a look at what make the shocks are

 

[vilguy]

Dampers or possibly he's done the Britpart Bush-kit Balls-up.

What's that then

 

[brianp38dse]

poly bush kit = balls up

 

[vilguy]

You mean cheapo kit instead of the genuine ones?. I'm not a fan of polys

 

[brianp38dse]

Any thing other than standard ones seams to be a downgrade on ride comfort.

 

[Grrrrrr]

You mean cheapo kit instead of the genuine ones?. I'm not a fan of polys

Correct.

 

[vilguy]

I'll check it out

 

[allanw]

How can I tell if Boge dampers fitted. Do they have a sticker or markings that stay visible over time? The ride on my diesel is a little choppy.

 

[tomcat59alan]

poly bush kit = balls up

I put polyies on the front of my radius arms, haven't noticed any difference except it goes in the direction you want it to. The originals ,which I replaced a few years ago, were completely fecked