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Bumpy ride

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Josh, May 13, 2013.

  1. Josh

    Josh Copenworld Newbie

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    BMW 318D
    Hi all
    I have now owned this great little car for about 2 months, loving it!!
    However, is it normal that I can feel every single bump on the road?
    Where we live, there are a lot of bumpy road which doesn't help too...

    thanks
    Josh
     
    Josh, May 13, 2013
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  2. DaG

    DaG Copenworld Guru

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    Copen 1.3
    Yes that's normal. The Copen has very hard suspension just try and avoid the bumps.
     
    DaG, May 13, 2013
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  3. quibbles

    quibbles Copenworld Regular

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    Very normal! You soon learn to steer around the potholes.
     
    quibbles, May 13, 2013
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  4. trustafox

    trustafox Copenworld Guru

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    Yes
    when you next change the tyres get some with a slightly bigger side-wall will soften the ride a bit.

    175/50 15 will give you 5 mm bigger side-wall and only alter the speed by just under +2% which you wouldn't notice. Thats only 1 mph at 60 mph. They also just fit on the original rims.
     
    trustafox, May 13, 2013
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  5. Josh

    Josh Copenworld Newbie

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    thanks all.... i will defo try to avoid the pothole .... :)
    also thinking to change the alloys later so may also change the tyres too
     
    Josh, May 13, 2013
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  6. DaG

    DaG Copenworld Guru

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    Putting 14" wheels on the Copen apparently improves the ride a lot due to being able to fit tyres with a bigger aspect ratio. Doesn't look as good though.:)
     
    DaG, May 14, 2013
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