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  1. 04-14-2016 12:09 PM #1
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    Those with dynamic suspension

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    Does your suspension give noticeably more violent shock to when impacting imperfections in the road? Ie new pavement sharp bumps?

    Sometimes I feel like I'm getting a "clunk" or "thud" more noticeably at lower speeds but really all speeds. I did put on an Alu kreuz I'm hoping I torqued the bolts correctly.
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    More violent shock than what? What are you comparing to?
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  3. 04-14-2016 12:21 PM #3
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    Sorry. Comfort/auto
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  4. 04-14-2016 12:24 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by s4boost View Post
    Sorry. Comfort/auto
    it is noticeably stiffer but no sounds like a clunking noise. just the normal road noise I would expect from past experience.
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  5. 04-14-2016 12:31 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by s4boost View Post
    Sorry. Comfort/auto
    I honestly can't tell the difference and the manual isn't very descriptive.

    I usually drive in Individual, with everything set to Dynamic except the suspension, which is set to Auto.
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  6. 04-14-2016 01:16 PM #6
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    not a huge difference. if I am going under 35 there is one road with some weird repairs that are somewhat jarring. that said, tires are another big factor on transmission of noise and impact.
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  7. 04-15-2016 06:45 AM #7
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    Not mine. My previous car was a B5 S4 with first H&R coilovers and then KW v1 coilovers. I liked the handling but not the 'crashing' over bumps and holes (and I replaced the H&Rs with the KWs purely to get a bit more comfort).
    In comparison to that my S5's suspension is fantastic. I love to be able to start in individual (auto) but switch to dynamic once I want to drive harder, and even switch to comfort if I have 'certain' passengers. I feel nothing like what the OP describes no matter what setting I have.
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  8. 04-15-2016 08:08 AM #8
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    Its not a big difference between sport and dynamic mode when hitting a bump or shallow pot hole, but there is a noticeable difference in feel. I have the 19" 235's and these account for the big thud I get when hitting these road imperfections. Even if I am going 25 mph or less, I definitely know when the tire hits a bump or hole in the road.

    Coming off of 18" snow tires that are a bit more forgiving with road bumps, I think its the low profile tires that are generating the thump you are describing.
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