GTPE still bouncy?

[machdady]

I got the GTPE for the magne ride (and the wheels) since I read/saw reviews that mentioned the bounciness in other trims. I had some friends visit this weekend and we took a short road trip. NY roads are awful, but we still got quite a bit more bounce than on my 7 year old Lexus NX. My friend's daughter almost threw up from the ride. Anyone else seeing bounciness on the GTPE as well? I was in whisper mode which helps around town, on highways engage/unbridled does help to tighten things up. I love the ride otherwise...

Note I have the OEM summer tires - I'm going to get all season in a couple of months before winter (continental or michelin pilot) which I think may help as well.

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[mkhuffman]

Is the bounce in the front or rear? There is a theory that the sway bar is too tight and could be causing some bounce action. But generally very few people are complaining about the bounce in the GTPE.

 

[Regularmache]

We were happy with the First Edition ride, but the GTPE is great.

 

[jmatero]

The dampers feel different in each of the drive modes. In Whisper, the ride is controlled well but comfy. In Unbridled it’s tight so you’ll feel everything but not bouncy like the non-Performance models. Also should check your cold tire pressure as the cars ship from the factory over-inflated.

 

[Cool Papa B]

Question; this might be off topic, but of the 3 Moses is there one that gives you more range or are they all the same in that category?

 

[markboris]

Question; this might be off topic, but of the 3 Moses is there one that gives you more range or are they all the same in that category?

They should all be the same as far as range is concerned. I certainly haven't noticed any difference. Changing drive modes affects the throttle response, steering feel, stability control, deceleration rate and active damper stiffness (GTPE only). On the interior, the different drive modes changes instrument cluster graphics and color, ambient lighting (if selected) and interior sound (if selected).

 

[Cool Papa B]

Thanks. After my software update yesterday I decided to switch from unbridled to engage and I have to say the engage mode feel more quiet

 

[machdady]

Is the bounce in the front or rear? There is a theory that the sway bar is too tight and could be causing some bounce action. But generally very few people are complaining about the bounce in the GTPE.

That's what I'm concerned about - why is mine bouncy. It's really both front and back, worse in back.

 

[4sallypat]

I got the GTPE for the magne ride (and the wheels) since I read/saw reviews that mentioned the bounciness in other trims. I had some friends visit this weekend and we took a short road trip. NY roads are awful, but we still got quite a bit more bounce than on my 7 year old Lexus NX. My friend's daughter almost threw up from the ride. Anyone else seeing bounciness on the GTPE as well? I was in whisper mode which helps around town, on highways engage/unbridled does help to tighten things up. I love the ride otherwise...

Note I have the OEM summer tires - I'm going to get all season in a couple of months before winter (continental or michelin pilot) which I think may help as well.

Have you played with tire pressures ?

As for winter tires, consider winter tires - they grip very well all season long.

 

[machdady]

Have you played with tire pressures ?

As for winter tires, consider winter tires - they grip very well all season long.

they are actually a bit low. But I should confirm these are accurate. Will check out winter tires!

 

[machdady]

I agree. And makes me wanna bring it to the dealer. When we test drove a GT I don’t remember this bounciness (and it wasn’t a PE with magneride).

I can’t wait till my dealer looks at me nuts. Would be great if @Ford Motor Company had information

 

[Neil4Real]

Have you checked to make sure you don't have the transport locks still on the shocks? I know it has been added to the delivery checklist now, but you never know!

 

[machdady]

Have you checked to make sure you don't have the transport locks still on the shocks? I know it has been added to the delivery checklist now, but you never know!

I totally thought that and my partner said I was nuts. Is it obvious to see?

 

[Neil4Real]

I totally thought that and my partner said I was nuts. Is it obvious to see?

Yeah, here's a thread, there is also another thread with the actual bulletin to dealers. They can be a different color, but you just get under there with a flash light and should be able to see them.

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