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    How to make my car more floaty?

    My car used to be very floaty and I kind of miss it. I don't know if it's because I got rid of those stock Michelin symmetrys for Toyo tires a/s or I need new shocks.

    What is a good way to make a car drive more comfortable? (I know this affects handling).


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    2001 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 62K miles

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    Go back to the standard shocks like the basic Motorcraft that came with the car. Tires have a part of the mushy feel. Unless you need new tires or have money to burn, I would keep whatever you have.

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      #3
      Shocks first, for sure.

      When you say floaty, what sort of feel do you get that detracts from it? Any bumps, clunks, squeeks, etc?

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        #4
        Originally posted by johnunit View Post
        Shocks first, for sure.

        When you say floaty, what sort of feel do you get that detracts from it? Any bumps, clunks, squeeks, etc?
        bumps


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        2001 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 62K miles

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          #5
          Originally posted by Mainemantom View Post
          Go back to the standard shocks like the basic Motorcraft that came with the car. Tires have a part of the mushy feel. Unless you need new tires or have money to burn, I would keep whatever you have.
          Is the OEM motorcraft shocks softer than the monroe shocks?


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          2001 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 62K miles

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            #6
            I think the Monroe are softer.

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              #7
              Yea, Monroe sensa tracs are defiantly soft


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                #8
                Originally posted by sly View Post
                I think the Monroe are softer.
                Originally posted by chitownvic View Post
                Yea, Monroe sensa tracs are defiantly soft


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                I guess I'll buy those since they are a lot cheaper lol


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