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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Not interested in lowering the car, but would like new shocks...

I am totally happy with the height of the car as it sits now, but would like a softer ride. Not into corner carving/auto x'ing or anything like that. Just used as a DD.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Buy a different car

The RX8 has a pretty soft ride from the factory, do you want it to feel like a Lexus...because it isn't going to.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
Buy a different car

The RX8 has a pretty soft ride from the factory, do you want it to feel like a Lexus...because it isn't going to.
You are 100% correct, when I bought the car it was soft but over time it seems to have lost that feeling. I noticed that aftermarket shocks are at or below the cost of OEM ones so I figured I would ask for suggestions.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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The two most popular shocks for the RX8 are the Koni Yellows, and the Tokico D-Specs. They are the most popular shocks among people who want performance enhancements, not sure how soft of a ride they will give you though.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Thanks for your input sir.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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You may just need new stock shocks - I'll bet you could get some very cheap around here . Just put the word out . I have some sitting in my gge but freight from here would kill that ....
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
You may just need new stock shocks - I'll bet you could get some very cheap around here . Just put the word out . I have some sitting in my gge but freight from here would kill that ....
So true. I sold my stockers on here for like $50 and they were hard to sell. Just put up a WTB thread and i'm sure you'll get some takers.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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lolz....my bf is sitting next to me, trying to convince me to get some mazdaspeed shocks/spring combo...
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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/\ that is exactly what I have - very good but a bit stiffer than stock .......
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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^^ how much for your mazdaspeed shocks if you don't mind me asking. I got the ms springs but oem shocks. uh oh.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Tein H.Tech, while it is a drop it is not as bad as others and the ride is awesome
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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06Rx8GrL, sounds like the Bilstein HD OE replacement shocks would be a good match for your needs. They won't lower the car by a significant amount, but the Bilstein damping will greatly improve your ride quality.

Google RX8 + Bilstein HD and you'll come up with a number of vendors. People have bought these from Tirerack.com, shox.com and Stranoparts.com

My $0.02.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by spence15
^^ how much for your mazdaspeed shocks if you don't mind me asking. I got the ms springs but oem shocks. uh oh.
you can pick up a set for about $420 dollars.

I'm using the same setup as you atm.
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