Performance Pack, great value!

[wireless]

I don't regret not going with the PP.

I hate the wheels, I couldn't tell any difference when driving the car, and most of the parts the PP comes with I'd be replacing anyways. Only piece I would've appreciated would be the brembo's, and honestly I couldn't tell a difference on my test drives. *shrug*

I'm going to bigger sways, coils or bags, and different wheels. the rest of the stuff that was documented has no "appeal" to me...

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[dubster99]

I couldn't imagine not getting the performance pack.

 

[robb]

I agree that the PP is a GREAT value. After about 2400 miles, I have noticed that the car feel a little stiffer and seems to handle better. This could possibly be in my head but all of the "test" drives by the magazines should be run again after a 2500 mile break in, since everyone complains that the car isn't stiff enough. Does anyone else notice this?

Mine only has 300 miles on it and it's very stiff riding. I just came out of a car I put H&R SuperSport springs on and thought they were extremely stiff, but not as stiff as these PP springs. I like a tight ride but these are too tight on 30mph roads. It's perfect on the highway though.

 

[nate]

I drove a PP and non-PP side by side and had to get the PP - not to go fast, but just for the feel. The PP felt more "in the road" and though bumps were harsher, the car didn't jiggle over them (better damping). 435hp is a lot, more than a lot of serious race cars from not so long ago...I would feel a little silly not having the best handling package available from the factory. But that's just me. Smart people save their $2,500.

 

[BMR Tech]

Mine only has 300 miles on it and it's very stiff riding. I just came out of a car I put H&R SuperSport springs on and thought they were extremely stiff, but not as stiff as these PP springs. I like a tight ride but these are too tight on 30mph roads. It's perfect on the highway though.

Meh!

Your spring rates are 165lb/in Front, and 728lb/in Rear.

You should grab our 300F/845R when we release them. :eyebulge:

 

[dubster99]

Yeah, I don't think it's that stiff at all. But i've always had cars with performance suspension.

 

[DivineStrike]

Yea I don't think it's very stiff at all. I had coil-overs in my gti and those things felt stupid stiff. Felt every nook and cranny on the road. The original owner had then on the car, after a while I bought a used stock suspension and had that on every since. Would have upgraded to something better than stock if I planned on keeping the car but those c/o's were just too much. They were 414 in the front and 2 or 300 some in the rear if I remember correctly

 

[ITLRUN]

Meh!

Your spring rates are 165lb/in Front, and 728lb/in Rear.

You should grab our 300F/845R when we release them. :eyebulge:

The first impression I got after really "driving" our PP car was that it drove like a "Caddy". The suspension felt very soft and had way too much body roll. I can't wait to see how well your upgraded springs work.

 

[av99gt]

Can the K-Brace be added to a Non-PP car?

 

[Max57]

I drove a PP and non-PP side by side and had to get the PP - not to go fast, but just for the feel. The PP felt more "in the road" and though bumps were harsher, the car didn't jiggle over them (better damping). 435hp is a lot, more than a lot of serious race cars from not so long ago...I would feel a little silly not having the best handling package available from the factory. But that's just me. Smart people save their $2,500.

The highlighted and underlined wording above is my main concern regarding getting or not getting the PP.

I'm looking for as comfortable a ride as possible! Usually, a performance suspension equates to a harsher ride. Although I do like the enhanced "in the road" feel, if that also means having a harsher ride, the PP will be out for me. This, along with supposedly not having a spare tire makes for another negative aspect regarding my requirements.

Of course the only way to really tell is to drive both. Problem there is finding a dealer who happens to have a PP and Non-PP side by side to test drive.

Any others here who have driven a PP and Non-PP care to share their observations regarding ride comfort?

 

[nate]

The highlighted and underlined wording above is my main concern regarding getting or not getting the PP.

I'm looking for as comfortable a ride as possible! Usually, a performance suspension equates to a harsher ride. Although I do like the enhanced "in the road" feel, if that also means having a harsher ride, the PP will be out for me. This, along with supposedly not having a spare tire makes for another negative aspect regarding my requirements.

Of course the only way to really tell is to drive both. Problem there is finding a dealer who happens to have a PP and Non-PP side by side to test drive.

Any others here who have driven a PP and Non-PP care to share their observations regarding ride comfort?

Nobody will claim the PP is more comfortable, and it's $2,500 more. If you want maximum comfort, you should skip the PP. It's still a very sporty ride.

 

[Grimace427]

Any others here who have driven a PP and Non-PP care to share their observations regarding ride comfort?

Even the PP is too damn soft by my standards.

 

[Waylap1]

What is "unique chassis tuning"? How do you tune a chassis? You can tune a piano but you can't tune a fish.

 

[Renner]

Even the PP is too damn soft by my standards.

Agreed..wish it was a stiffer ride. Everyone that rides in my car says it is very comfortable ride I would not say you can't enjoy the ride with the PP

 

[2wheels4me]

The PP could use a tad stiffer set of springs for handling prowess, but it's ride ain't like no Camry ;). Anyone looking for a great "ride" probably should forgo the PP, despite its reasonable compliance. For me, who likes curves more than straights, it is quite comfortable enough.

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