2005 Mazdaspeed Mazda Mx-5 Miata

Then when we were on this year's MSA Euroclassic touring Spain and France in our E-Type Roadster I spoke to one of the Austin Healey drivers on the run and explained my problem. He said that his local specialist had actually managed to raise his Healey, rather than lower it, so it appeared it was possible, although he wasn't sure exactly what had been done. Unfortunately the company he used was some way from me so not very convenient. On one of my trips to AH Spares I mentioned my dilemma, armed with the knowledge that a fix was possible. He said that the problem was probably just old, soggy springs and that replacing them with a new set should return the ride height to normal. The cost of these wasn't excessive and fitting them within my technical capabilities.

car shocks absorbers The outer layer is made up of polypropylene, which makes it soft, but tough against the various weather conditions, and resists the ultra violet rays. The inner-most layer is also composed of polypropylene, but it is combined together with nylon, to create a tough core. Sandwiched between the two is a layer of micro-porous film. This enables the cover to be breathable; air and moisture are allowed out but not in. In this way, the car still has a chance to breathe and sweat whilst covered, without getting steamed up and rotten.



The 2014 Corvette Stingray is quite the handler, too. It will hit 1g on the skidpad. That is thanks to some serious thought put into the cars overall design as it relates to handling. The new Corvette's wheelbase is about an inch longer than the C6 with its front a rear tracks stretching about an inch each. Not only does this offer a more stable feel on the road, but the turning radius has shrunk about two feet. The new Corvette is a model of maneuverability.

Now image your ride, let's say its a 1994 Honda Civic. Minus better tires and wheels, at stock ride height, it would probably roll similar to the Explorer, not flip but you would have to slow down. Lower that same Civic using Adjustable Coilovers, 3 inches lower, and try that horseshoe bend. It will act more like the Vette.

Suspension dampers CV boots often wear out on older front-wheel and all-wheel drive cars. It is crucial that you replace them before they fail because they connect the drive shaft to the wheel axles. There are warning signs you can pick up on if you pay attention. Most common is a popping sound you can hear when you turn the steering wheel. If you look up under your car every so often, you can visually see the condition of the rubber boot and spot if there are cracks in the boot. If so, it's an easy and cheap repair. But if you let it go, the grease can leak out through the cracks and the CV joint can fail. Now you're looking at hundreds of dollars instead of a few.

I recommend you keep a log of your maintenance. It will help you do it regularly and that will prolong the life of your car. And it also looks good when it comes time to sell the car.

04 honda accord This is one car you will not have to chew your lips off while stuck in traffic. A new chassis and dampers that adapt to the driving conditions make this as comfortable and cruisy as a luxury sedan can get. Sitting on the driver's seat alone is quite an experience and certainly only in few cars will you find the working of the gear lever transmitted electronically through a cable. It entails full Bluetooth audio streaming as well as a 6 GB hard drive to store your favorite tunes. Talking of music, it is played through Harman/Kardon LOGIC 7 surround system to cater for the long journeys. The rear seats are slightly reclining with plenty of head and leg room, which are very practical for a family car.

The final suspension upgrade is usually the most expensive: The struts (shocks/springs). This upgrade usually works well with the above items, but ads more stiffness, more response to the handling and sometimes lower the car overall for a lower center of gravity.