Have selective ride control?
Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
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Safety Car
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From: Whittier California
I have a 98 coupe with this option with about 68,000 miles on the clock with no problems to the F45. I notice a difference with each setting. Hope this helps.
Instructor
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From: Fairfax Va
I have a 2002 vert with the F45 which I bought used. When it had GY runflats on it, the difference between the settings was slight and I only felt them at Highway speeds. I changed the tires to Michelin, ZP tires and now the difference between the settings is very noticable. (I usually keep mine in the middle position, touring is too floaty).
Re. the cost to replace the individual shocks, my plan is to get the kit to upgrade F45 to F55 when the shocks wear out. I think the cost of replacing all four shocks in the F45 is close to the cost of the upgrade and I am of the impression the F55 is much better then F45.
Re. the cost to replace the individual shocks, my plan is to get the kit to upgrade F45 to F55 when the shocks wear out. I think the cost of replacing all four shocks in the F45 is close to the cost of the upgrade and I am of the impression the F55 is much better then F45.
Drifting
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From: San Diego
My experience w/F55 is by the flip of the switch you instantly go from Touring Sports Car comfort to a go-cart (harsh, very solid, feel-the-road) ride.I guess YMMV,
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Instructor
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From: Minneapolis Mn
I have an 03 Vert and you can definately tell the difference immediately when you switch from Tour to Sport. It's a great option if it's available-Get It!
Instructor
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From: San Francisco CA
My 04 coupe has F55 and there's definitely a difference. I've noticed a big difference when driving over bridge joints on a sharply curving freeway ramp. In Tour mode, there's a bit of jostle and you have to make a small correction with the wheel. In Sport mode, there's a bump, but the car sticks to the road and no steering correction is needed.
I have heard rumors of maintenance issues with the older F45.
It's easy to tell the difference at a glance: the older F45 has three settings; the newer F55 has only two.
I have heard rumors of maintenance issues with the older F45.
It's easy to tell the difference at a glance: the older F45 has three settings; the newer F55 has only two.
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Drifting
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From: Dayton Ohio
I specifically wanted a car w/o this option, but am not entirely disappointed in its performance. I only use the tour and performance settings, as sport isn't a significant difference. Z06 sway bars made a noticable improvement, and I feel that it should've come this way from the factory.
If it fails, I'll probably install the Z06 springs and shocks. It's far too expensive to repair, and the F55 upgrade isn't cheap either.
If it fails, I'll probably install the Z06 springs and shocks. It's far too expensive to repair, and the F55 upgrade isn't cheap either.
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Minority opinion, perhaps, but on my 03 I'm not that impressed with the F55. The Tour is too soft, the Sport too harsh. I guess the newer models are somewhat improved. And of course we have lousy roads up here.
