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Now… What’s it like to live with.

It’s a pretty significant difference. From the small to large the changes have been all positive (unless you have to have a low car). First off, you can really tell a difference getting in and out of the vehicle, it’s much easier. The day I did this I picked up wife from work in it and before I could tell her the difference she noticed. This is a gift that will keep on giving all winter.

Now with changing the springs and dampers, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, would it be a stiffer ride, would it be a pogo over ruts and potholes? None of that! That’s been the most surprising aspect of this swap, the ride is SUPER compliant! Remember, this is proper winter driving review so I can’t compare how the car corners vs the PP dampers because I’m not trying to be the next #totalled… But everyday driving it’s a smooth ride, ( I hate to say it, it reminded me of my camry). There is a main road near our house that has so much winter traffic there are ruts in the road from studded tires. I cross over this road every day. And with the PP dampers and summer tire it felt like a bucking bronco! It wasn’t so bad once I switched over to my winter tires (245/40 vs 215/50) but it is noticeable. The first time I crossed that road with the Chuhatsu Plus springs I didn’t even notice it. My wife had to point it out to me that the car didn’t bounce/buck like it normally does.

I have been nothing less than impressed with this seasonal upgrade. It just brings a sense of ease/relief when I’m driving. Some of you non winter drivers might not understand the sense of ease of knowing you can change lane without the worry of bottoming out on ice/snow. Or pulling up to a parking space and not have to worry about wondering is that parking chock or is it snow, doesn't matter I’m above it.

I’m not sure what else to report on… I know there is a small group of folks who would like a lift whether for rally and winter, and I’d go with these before a spacer any day!

Thanks