Think the shocks are pretty much ok as it passed it`s MOT not long
back. Mind you it only gets really noticable when above 95+.

Ian J

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@y..., ianlinden_uk <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> 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