By the by, please don't think this is "lecturing."
I can only speak for myself, but I feel it helps everyone understand their cars better, if they understand what everything is really doing.
The main reason European cars have always handled better than American cars is due to a basic philosophical difference between the two industries.
The europeans understand the purpose of the suspension system is to keep the tires in as close to perfect position and loading at all times, to maintain near perfect adhesion between the tires and pavement. Ride comfort is compromised in favor of control.
American manufactures understand the purpose of the suspension system is to give the car as smooth a ride as possible over any type of pavement surface. Control is compromised in favor of ride comfort.
Who's right?
I think the Europeans, Lincoln Town Car owners cheer for the Americans!
The more we all know and understand, the better decisions we should be able to make.
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