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    1 would be the best IMO.

    2 would stop the bottoming out, but not improve spring rates, so you'll still be bouncing around.

    3 is probably expensive.



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    I agree with that.

    How often are you possibly bottoming out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitsumi View Post
    but what would be the best option to avoid the rear to bottom out when on a humps?

    1. change the springs to a better one like the VW springs
    2. use a rubber stopper
    3. use this airbag/airlift
    I'm thinking 1 would be the best, I think you can get the whole set of springs for around $60.00 on eBay

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    Quote Originally Posted by nickpon View Post
    I agree with that.

    How often are you possibly bottoming out?
    im about 190lbs my wife is 140lbs. my mitsumi usually bottoms out when my wifes friends rides with us going home since we are on the same way, atleast 3 at the back with almost the same wieght as my wife. its not that everyday we they ride with us. im just worrying that in the long run it may get worse. so im trying to get options that can last for long.

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    331.4 mpg mitsumi that's some superb fuel mileage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by old mechanic View Post
    331.4 mpg mitsumi that's some superb fuel mileage.

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    ahaha input the reading from my odometer not the One from A reading. sorry so noob tried to delete it but it still stay there

    @MetroMPG is there in any way i could reset my fuel log? old_mechanic is bullying me hehehe peace
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    Dude, I bottom out sitting alone in the car. Granted, I'm 196 too, and might have some junk in the trunk.

    Honestly, I'm preaching like the sunday preacher here, but I'll say it again: it's hard to beat the performance-for-the-money of those 50$ ebay VW springs. After a few months, they actually feel like they're OEM springs on the car. I will say that they were a little stiff at first, but now, anyone who rides in the car will think they were OEM, until they look at them.

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    @Ares thanks will look for those springs here in PH since there are still VW shops here to shop and might get a cheaper one like yours hehe.

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    Hell, if you can get one from the junk shop, go for it. I'm sure they can be had at Cubao.

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    someone tried old toyota vios rear springs.



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