Ian,

I live down a fairly bumpy road. The ride is very firm, so I do feel
the bumps, but it doesn't bounce, as the motion is well damped. With
stiffer springs, one would feel the bumps rather more.

I think its likely that your dampers (shock absorbers) are worn. Are
you familiar with the "one-and-a-half overshoots" test?

Ian

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@y..., "ian_da_fish" <i.jeakins@n...> wrote:
> The only complaint with the mx-3 is the suspension. On the long
flat
> bumpy fen roads around Cambridge it tends to bounce around the road
a
> lot. Think i need stiffer springs.
>
> Ian