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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Do smaller cars have different suspension to bigger cars?

Had a lift in a small Hyundia car, and after about a mile I felt ill.. car sick.. had to ask them to stop and after I got out felt well again.

One thing i remember was the windscreen and roof were low, impeding the view outside, plus the suspension felt weird like it was needlessly rocking about.

Do they have different suspension to bigger cars?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do smaller cars have different suspension to bigger cars?

Had a lift in a small Hyundia car, and after about a mile I felt ill.. car sick.. had to ask them to stop and after I got out felt well again.

One thing i remember was the windscreen and roof were low, impeding the view outside, plus the suspension felt weird like it was needlessly rocking about.

Do they have different suspension to bigger cars?

"

I think your car sickness is probably due to the inhibited view. I always suffered car sickness as a child. I was always in a back seat, with no view. Even now, if I am a passenger and try reading etc, within a minute I want to throw up !!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Do smaller cars have different suspension to bigger cars?

Had a lift in a small Hyundia car, and after about a mile I felt ill.. car sick.. had to ask them to stop and after I got out felt well again.

One thing i remember was the windscreen and roof were low, impeding the view outside, plus the suspension felt weird like it was needlessly rocking about.

Do they have different suspension to bigger cars?

I think your car sickness is probably due to the inhibited view. I always suffered car sickness as a child. I was always in a back seat, with no view. Even now, if I am a passenger and try reading etc, within a minute I want to throw up !!"

oh right.. I am ok reading a paper or map reading even and fine. your ritght about not being able to see out though.. I have been in a vehicle with no windows and was ILL!!

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

The suspension is different from one car to the next. Even if you were to fit the exact same springs and dampers into every car, the suspension would be different because the weight and geometry of the cars varies.

Also, different manufacturers have different ideas as to how the suspension should feel. As a general rule though, the lower down the manufacturer's specification list a car is, the worse it will be. So a basic 1 litre Escort L would have cheaper components all round than the Top-of-the-Range 2.6l Escort Ghia would.

Also,and car that's designated a "SPORT" version will have stiffer suspension and a firmer ride.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Big or small, suspension varies greatly between manufacturers and even different "trims" of models. Some sportier specs can have stiffened suspension, whilst a Base spec could feel more wallowy.

Or you may just not travel well in small cars.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just tyres can make a huge difference..tbh card with run flats and sport suspension are a nightmare over all but the smoothest roads..

I like a van tbh..high up..smash anything & keep going..cheap and cheerful too...plus youcan chuck a cement mixer in the back

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"smash anything & keep going..cheap and cheerful too...plus youcan chuck a cement mixer in the back "

Sounds like my ex-wife

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just tyres can make a huge difference..tbh card with run flats and sport suspension are a nightmare over all but the smoothest roads..

I like a van tbh..high up..smash anything & keep going..cheap and cheerful too...plus youcan chuck a cement mixer in the back "

Van or 4x4

Hate little or low cars myself..never feel safe in them and hate feeling that low on a road..makes me quite uncomfortable

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By *akeyousmile30Man
over a year ago

greenwich


"Do smaller cars have different suspension to bigger cars?

Had a lift in a small Hyundia car, and after about a mile I felt ill.. car sick.. had to ask them to stop and after I got out felt well again.

One thing i remember was the windscreen and roof were low, impeding the view outside, plus the suspension felt weird like it was needlessly rocking about.

It might need a service and some new suspension parts. But as others have said it will feel different !!

Do they have different suspension to bigger cars?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My brother had an A3 on maxed out coilovers Now that wasn't pleasant to drive!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just tyres can make a huge difference..tbh card with run flats and sport suspension are a nightmare over all but the smoothest roads..

I like a van tbh..high up..smash anything & keep going..cheap and cheerful too...plus youcan chuck a cement mixer in the back "

I mix concrete - throw me in the back of the van with Mrs!!!

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By *atcherwankerMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

To reiterate the individual perceptions: my first car was a little skoda, it had softer suspension and I wasn't a fan. It ate up the potholes and speedbumps nicely, but the body roll on corners made me nauseous. I currently drive a super-chavvy corsa LE, it's got stiff "sports" suspension and a lower ride height, so you feel every single little bump, but the stability and handling on corners more than make up for it and I don't get travel sick at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The way a car is driven also may have made you feel ill.

Rough roads make me feel ill and even when I've driven myself.

So the rough road/suspension/motion all contributes to me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do smaller cars have different suspension to bigger cars?

Had a lift in a small Hyundia car, and after about a mile I felt ill.. car sick.. had to ask them to stop and after I got out felt well again.

One thing i remember was the windscreen and roof were low, impeding the view outside, plus the suspension felt weird like it was needlessly rocking about.

Do they have different suspension to bigger cars?

"

Just the thought of getting in a Hyundai is making me feel ill lol

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"My brother had an A3 on maxed out coilovers Now that wasn't pleasant to drive! "
had an old escort on full race springs and bushes all around you felt every lump bump and change of surface drain covers would set your fillings a jangleing but boy did it handle cornered like it was on rails

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The way a car is driven also may have made you feel ill.

Rough roads make me feel ill and even when I've driven myself.

So the rough road/suspension/motion all contributes to me."

Ahhhh your on about Mr or Mrs brakey brakey..the ones who drive down a clear road smashing on tbe jammers all the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The way a car is driven also may have made you feel ill.

Rough roads make me feel ill and even when I've driven myself.

So the rough road/suspension/motion all contributes to me.

Ahhhh your on about Mr or Mrs brakey brakey..the ones who drive down a clear road smashing on tbe jammers all the time "

Then put their foot down when you're overtaking....twats!

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood


"

...Also, different manufacturers have different ideas as to how the suspension should feel. As a general rule though, the lower down the manufacturer's specification list a car is, the worse it will be. So a basic 1 litre Escort L would have cheaper components all round than the Top-of-the-Range 2.6l Escort Ghia would.

.....

Cal"

Ok. I can understand basic model and top of range would differ.

But c'mon mate, no offence, but did you have to mention a make/model if car that ford ain't made for YEARS.

This ain't exactly the 1980's.

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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago

sandwell

The distance between the front and back wheels will also have an impact.

I have two land rovers. Identical engine and suspension but one is long wheel base and the other a short wheelbase. There is almost 2ft difference between the two and the longer one is also a fair bit heavier.

The LWB is by far the comfier to drive in being much steadier. The SWB is much 'livelier' and bouncy on and off road. I always think of the one as being like a horse trained to pull a carriage and the other as a race horse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

...Also, different manufacturers have different ideas as to how the suspension should feel. As a general rule though, the lower down the manufacturer's specification list a car is, the worse it will be. So a basic 1 litre Escort L would have cheaper components all round than the Top-of-the-Range 2.6l Escort Ghia would.

.....

Cal

Ok. I can understand basic model and top of range would differ.

But c'mon mate, no offence, but did you have to mention a make/model if car that ford ain't made for YEARS.

This ain't exactly the 1980's.

"

No offence but ford are making brand new ford escorts...Soooo his point is actually valid lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive only been car sick twice and both times in my brothers people carrier it was like driving a bouncy castle if we go anywhere i always either follow him and his family or insist we take my car

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood


"

...Also, different manufacturers have different ideas as to how the suspension should feel. As a general rule though, the lower down the manufacturer's specification list a car is, the worse it will be. So a basic 1 litre Escort L would have cheaper components all round than the Top-of-the-Range 2.6l Escort Ghia would.

.....

Cal

Ok. I can understand basic model and top of range would differ.

But c'mon mate, no offence, but did you have to mention a make/model if car that ford ain't made for YEARS.

This ain't exactly the 1980's.

No offence but ford are making brand new ford escorts...Soooo his point is actually valid lol "

Ok, I stand corrected. Didn't realise.

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