Originally posted by Joe Malczewski:
I didnt trim my ZQ8's at all and when I put them in a noticed a MUCH better feel when riding over smaller bumps in the road.
Its just one more thing to cushion the ride, I could care less if they rest on the bumpstops or not because it feels a hell of a lot better.
I'll start by saying that there's no accounting for taste... what one guy thinks feels good another may consider harsh. And the bottom line is that if you like the way your car feels and handles... then you have done what's right!!! Because that's what it's all about... finding what you like and building your car to match.
Now... why do you think the ZQ8's made your car "feel better"? My guess is that when you lowered it it was sitting on (or very close to) the factory bump stops. The factory stops are not very forgiving, especially when they get old. So when you hit a little bump the stops slammed into your frame... and that felt harsh.
A low profile stop may feel just as good because it allows your springs and shocks to absorb that little bump without the bump stop being involved.
From a performance stand point this is a much better option because you have a more predictable "spring rate" through a longer length of travel for the suspension.
I'm not trying to talk down the ZQ8... it's a good part. I'm just trying to explain a little better what's happening... and give options.
