Which damping setting is the most comfortable for a 32-stage adjustable suspension?

[DelDaisy]

There is no specific quantitative standard for this; it depends on the actual vehicle performance and personal preferences. After all, some people prefer stiffer suspensions while others favor more comfortable tuning. Additionally, the vehicle's weight distribution and chassis quality also affect the tuning parameters of the coilover suspension. The optimal setting can only be determined through actual testing. Extension: Adjusting coilover suspension damping: Coilover suspensions mainly allow adjustment of three parameters: body height, spring stiffness, and damping. Body height affects the vehicle's ground clearance, so this can be adjusted according to personal preference. The key adjustments are spring stiffness and damping.

[Leon]

Having driven for over a decade, I find the mid-range damping setting around 12 to 18 clicks most comfortable. This range avoids being too soft like the first few settings, which causes excessive body roll on bumpy roads, while also preventing the harshness of the higher settings that make speed bumps painful. Of course, it depends on the situation—for city roads, I usually set it around 14 clicks, while on highways, 16 clicks provides better stability. For continuous curves, I increase it to 18 clicks for better support. My daily commute usually sees 15 clicks, which absorbs minor road imperfections while keeping the body stable.

[SanBryce]

The 32-stage damping adjustment is quite personalized, and I find the comfort range to be between 10 and 20 stages. For daily driving, selecting 14-16 stages is most suitable, as the suspension can filter out most minor vibrations, reducing the bumpiness inside the car. If you often have elderly or children in the car, it's advisable to soften it to 10-12 stages; for highways or rough suburban roads, adjust to around 18 stages. The key is to observe the steering wheel feedback: if it's too soft, the steering feels floaty, and if it's too hard, the steering wheel vibrates noticeably—finding the middle ground is just right. Additionally, tire pressure also has an impact; when the tire pressure is high, the damping can be appropriately softened to compensate.

[EthanDella]

Regarding 32-stage damping adjustment, the comfort zone is typically between 40%-60% of the total range, equivalent to stages 13 to 19. However, actual testing is necessary: after starting the vehicle, turn the damping knob to the middle range and drive on your usual road sections. If noticeable body roll occurs during turns, it indicates the setting is too soft and needs to be stiffened by a few stages. If you feel pronounced seat vibrations when going over bumps, then it's too stiff and should be softened. Personally, I prefer setting it to stage 15 for city driving—this minimizes body roll during turns and prevents loud noises when driving over manhole covers. Remember, cold and warm vehicle states may require different settings.