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2013 Prius persona suspension

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by kronos89, Apr 19, 2013.

  1. kronos89

    kronos89 CHRRYPRL

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    Now that my car has reached the 1000 miles, i have been getting 50mpg or more. However, my biggest complaint about the car is the fact that as soon as i have 4 adults, and some light stuff in the trunk, the car squads! It seems to me that the rear springs are too weak. Perhaps it is only in the persona edition or maybe in all the priuses. Has anyone experience this? i mean i understand the car has to squad with some weight, but not so much. Has anyone changed the springs?
    Other than this complaint, the car has been awesome and has been everything i expected.
    Any input would be great.
     
    #1 kronos89, Apr 19, 2013
  2. Sfcyclist

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    AFAIK, the Persona springs are the same as all the other Prius HB. You can look into Prius Plus Springs as an easy option? It's lower but has higher spring rate.
     
    #2 Sfcyclist, Apr 19, 2013
  3. Eclipse1701d

    Eclipse1701d Prius Enthusiast

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    The Prius has a weight capacity of about 815lbs. including people AND cargo. With four adults and stuff in the trunk, you are at or near the limit (based on the average weight of four male adults in the U.S. at 195lbs, stats provided by CDC). Therefore, with four avg. males weighing a total of 780lbs, you have about 35lbs. to spare. That will definately lower your springs a little!
     
    #3 Eclipse1701d, Apr 19, 2013
  4. kronos89

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    There was no space between the tire and the fender, so it was def more than a little. However, i did not know about the weighing limit of the prius, i would keep it in mind, i like the way it rides, i wouldn't want to switch it for something that rides different.
     
    #4 kronos89, Apr 19, 2013
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    Your load is more than "a little" as you noted 4 adults with baggage... so sound about right?

    I've read Plus springs ride very similar to stock.
     
    #5 Sfcyclist, Apr 19, 2013
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    Time to hit the gym:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: just kidding
     
    #6 WilMent, Apr 19, 2013
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    LOL! :)
     
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    LOL, not me, that would be my family. jajaja
     
    #8 kronos89, Apr 20, 2013
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    Put 4 avg sized adults in any car & watch get an instant lowering kit :D
     
    #9 sfv41901, Apr 20, 2013
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