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[plc268]

Seems like your tire pressure is causing the bounciness. I have driven mine on smooth highways with no bounce and if at all, that is due to the uneven road wave like effect. My tire pressure is always at 33psi.

Ford for some reason inflated mine to 37psi both times I've been at the dealership. And two weeks ago when I had a tire replaced at discount tire, they inflated the replacement to 45 psi.

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[Double]

Ford has done a wonderful job with the fit and finish and interior quality that rivals Audi and BMW

What have you been smoking ?


Back to your question: doesn't the LE 50th come standard with PP, might be a reason why it feels harsher.

 

[Excelerater]

A high quality pair of rear shocks will take care of our bounciness .

x2

OEM shocks are for the birds,not just these cars but most domestic
rides they are pushing out... Im pretty certain any high quality shock
will improve the ride but those Vikings look slick

 

[GTP]

A high quality pair of rear shocks will take care of our bounciness .

x3

I spoke to one of the vendor suspension experts on the phone about this last week. He explained how the rear shocks are severely underdamped on the non-PP car, and moderately underdamped on the PP car.

Stiffer/lowering springs don't help the situation either.

 

[Humphammer]

What have you been smoking ?


Back to your question: doesn't the LE 50th come standard with PP, might be a reason why it feels harsher.

And I should ask you the same question. The last two cars I have owned were a Audi S5 and a BMW 330 CI. The Audi was better than the BMW but the 2015 Mustang is as nice as the Audi and better than the BMW. Seriously my BMW was as bad as any car I have ever owned. The weather stripping on each door separated, the buttons for the climate control fell off repeatedly, the finish for the soft touch plastics flaked off all that was left was a shiny hard plastic, and the rear view mirror simply fell off as I was driving down the road. In addition within two years of use and less than 60,000 miles the leather seats had holes in them where you get in and out of the car. I dare say IMO BMW is the most overpriced car on the road.

 

[Humphammer]

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I spoke to one of the vendor suspension experts on the phone about this last week. He explained how the rear shocks are severely underdamped on the non-PP car, and moderately underdamped on the PP car.

Stiffer/lowering springs don't help the situation either.

Agree, I guess I used the wrong word in my original comment it's not the harshness, or stiffness of the ride for me at least, it's the relentless bouncing on stretches of road that appear to be quite smooth with no bumps in them.

 

[Double]

And I should ask you the same question. The last two cars I have owned were a Audi S5 and a BMW 330 CI. The Audi was better than the BMW but the 2015 Mustang is as nice as the Audi and better than the BMW. Seriously my BMW was as bad as any car I have ever owned. The weather stripping on each door separated, the buttons for the climate control fell off repeatedly, the finish for the soft touch plastics flaked off all that was left was a shiny hard plastic, and the rear view mirror simply fell off as I was driving down the road. In addition within two years of use and less than 60,000 miles the leather seats had holes in them where you get in and out of the car. I dare say IMO BMW is the most overpriced car on the road.

And what years were does cars from ? Also your 2015 Mustang isn't 2 years old or has 60,000 miles yet right ?

Hope you aren't talking 2015 vs 2015 here else you should really go visit a Audi/BMW dealer, or a doctor.

Visited a few dealers this week and seen 5 Mustangs, and I was kinda disappointed with the materials and the fit and finish.

PS: Still buying one, so no BMW/Audi fanboy.

 

[RobHunt]

GT PP. Found the ride a little bouncy and quite a bit of nose dive when braking. I installed the Eibach Pro-Kit which seems to have reduced those items enough that it is not something I even notice now. Could also be that I am used to it as well. I have about 5K since the kit was installed and no regrets, long trips and track recently and very happy with the performance.

ride quality? I have a limited edition 50yr anniversary Mustang and i love the way it handles and the ability to control the steering and throttle response but as an everyday driver it has by far the most harsh ride of any car I have ever owned. Ford has done a wonderful job with the fit and finish and interior quality that rivals Audi and BMW but there needs to be a happy medium between handling (which is very good) and ride quality IMO if they want to take that next step.

 

[P4RKER]

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I spoke to one of the vendor suspension experts on the phone about this last week. He explained how the rear shocks are severely underdamped on the non-PP car, and moderately underdamped on the PP car.

Stiffer/lowering springs don't help the situation either.

You should not just get lowering springs by themselves any way. The amount of drop all these systems provide is substantial (1 inch is the least inhave seen) and the stock shocks/struts are not made to handle that. A full coil over is what you need and that clears the bounciness issue.

 

[GTP]

That is what I was implying, but didn't want to step on anyone's toes that go with springs only. Seems that rear shocks are needed more than anything.

 

[Kbreese]

The Germans have the comfort/handling combination nailed down. That's their specialty. and I agree Ford still has to catch up with this.

So the German cars start out with better ride quality to begin with, and then you add in the fact that this car still comes a bit too lifted from the factory for most, meaning we all run to get new springs/dampers/alignment.

So then you got rid of the gap and bounciness. But now the ride is that much stiffer which not only affects comfort but makes the rattles start to come out.

Also, the wheels on these cars still are too thin and sit in too far, making most wanting either new wheels/tires or wheel spacers.

Car looks awesome now, but on top of the price of the car you just forked over several more thousand dollars and before you know it you've lost a lot of the original comfort, and here comes the rattles. That original nice new car feel is now gone in a jiffy and you will never get it back.

This is why I'm considering a Golf R, or Audi S3 for my next ride. Also, the AWD would be nice for the winters here in NY. Love my 5.0 but the ride quality and a rattle here and there, the feeling of the weight of the car gets old. My car has Koni's & prokit and still feels wallowy at times and still some nose dive when braking. My GF's Accord feels more balanced, for example. It gets old.

 

[Humphammer]

And what years were does cars from ? Also your 2015 Mustang isn't 2 years old or has 60,000 miles yet right ?

Hope you aren't talking 2015 vs 2015 here else you should really go visit a Audi/BMW dealer, or a doctor.

Visited a few dealers this week and seen 5 Mustangs, and I was kinda disappointed with the materials and the fit and finish.

PS: Still buying one, so no BMW/Audi fanboy.

You are correct have less than 5,000 miles on my new Mustang so it could fall apart as well, and I trade every five years so the BMW was an 05, the Audi a 10. However, I was torn between a 15 Audi S5 and the Mustang so yes I am talking about 15 to 15. I am completely satisfied with my choice minus the somewhat bouncy ride and got a screaming V8 instead of a supercharged V6 and I saved over $20,000 over the Audi to boot. BTW the wife drives a 2013 A6 now so I am pretty up date on the interior quality.

 

[P4RKER]

The Germans have the comfort/handling combination nailed down. That's their specialty. and I agree Ford still has to catch up with this.

So the German cars start out with better ride quality to being with, and then you add in the fact that this car still comes a bit too lifted from the factory for most, meaning we all run to get new springs/dampers/alignment.

So then you got rid of the gap and bounciness. But now the ride is that much stiffer which not only affects comfort but makes the rattles start to come out.

Also, the wheels on theses cars still are too thin and sit in too far, making most wanting either new wheels/tires or wheel spacers.

Car looks awesome now, but on top of the price of the car you just forked over several more thousand dollars and before you know it the car you've lost a lot of the original comfort, and here comes the rattles. That original nice new car feel is now gone in a jiffy and you'll which you will never get back.

This is why I'm considering a Golf R, or Audi S3 for my next ride. Also, the AWD would be nice for the winters here in NY. Love my 5.0 but the ride quality and a rattle here and there gets old.

I have to disagree with you on the ride quality diminishing with the lower stance/ stiffer springs. Most good setups (not just Springs) will improve your handling and ride quality together. And can be purchased for under $1500. Good handling requires a back end that doesn't float and jump as much as these do stock so the complaints people have on ride quality (for the most part) are the same that are robbing the handling.

 

[ppiamp]

Yes...I am bothered enough by the my stock non-PP GT ride and handling that I am really thinking about trading it in at this point. Or I need to sink another 2.5k into it and get a suspension handling kit. I cannot believe Ford thought this was ready for production. Ford NVH engineers had not a clue what they are doing or they had no budget. See my post also on the topic: http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33423

 

[Teezlr]

ride quality? I have a limited edition 50yr anniversary Mustang and i love the way it handles and the ability to control the steering and throttle response but as an everyday driver it has by far the most harsh ride of any car I have ever owned. Ford has done a wonderful job with the fit and finish and interior quality that rivals Audi and BMW but there needs to be a happy medium between handling (which is very good) and ride quality IMO if they want to take that next step.

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