just got my RX-8 need help!
06-15-2008, 08:54 PM
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just got my RX-8 need help!
HI all, Just got my 2004 RX-8 with 40,000 miles and love it! IT's in great shape and was really nourished by the previous owners. Anyway, I have a question about lowering the car. I've been lookin at all the different springs out there and they all seem to lower the car at different heights. Basically I wanna lower the car as much as possible to eliminate as much wheel well space as possible but still keep it a safe drop. TEin? Eibach? Sprint? And will the OEM shocks do okay with lowering springs or do I have to get some aftermarket shocks as well? I really don't want to buy anything other than the springs. Also do I need a camber kit? OR can the camber be corrected with an alignment? Thanks for any insight you can provide....
06-15-2008, 09:03 PM
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start there..
what do you consider a "safe drop"?
most will advise that shocks are a good idea. i dont see much talk of camber kits around here, but thats where reading through that section of the forum will help
start there..
what do you consider a "safe drop"?
most will advise that shocks are a good idea. i dont see much talk of camber kits around here, but thats where reading through that section of the forum will help
06-15-2008, 09:04 PM
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Stock 'Sport' Suspension RX-8: 156/113 (F/R)
Mazdaspeed: 280/190 - Drop = 0.8"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed - Actual rates have tested much lower
Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"
Tein H-Tech: 179/129 - Drop = 1.0"/0.3"
Tanabe GF: 179/146 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Tanabe NF: 162/112 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Racing Beat: 187/136 - Drop = 0.5"/0.5" ***** Not Confirmed
Eibach: 180/130 (progressive) - Drop = 1.2"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed
H&R: 195/141 (progressive) - Drop = 1.0"/1.0" *****Not Confirmed
this covers most of it.. except the eibachs drop 1.2 / 1.2
and yes you will need to have it aligned..
anything more than these you are on your own..
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Mazdaspeed: 280/190 - Drop = 0.8"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed - Actual rates have tested much lower
Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"
Tein H-Tech: 179/129 - Drop = 1.0"/0.3"
Tanabe GF: 179/146 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Tanabe NF: 162/112 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Racing Beat: 187/136 - Drop = 0.5"/0.5" ***** Not Confirmed
Eibach: 180/130 (progressive) - Drop = 1.2"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed
H&R: 195/141 (progressive) - Drop = 1.0"/1.0" *****Not Confirmed
this covers most of it.. except the eibachs drop 1.2 / 1.2
and yes you will need to have it aligned..
anything more than these you are on your own..
beers
06-15-2008, 09:51 PM
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Stock 'Sport' Suspension RX-8: 156/113 (F/R)
Mazdaspeed: 280/190 - Drop = 0.8"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed - Actual rates have tested much lower
Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"
Tein H-Tech: 179/129 - Drop = 1.0"/0.3"
Tanabe GF: 179/146 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Tanabe NF: 162/112 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Racing Beat: 187/136 - Drop = 0.5"/0.5" ***** Not Confirmed
Eibach: 180/130 (progressive) - Drop = 1.2"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed
H&R: 195/141 (progressive) - Drop = 1.0"/1.0" *****Not Confirmed
this covers most of it.. except the eibachs drop 1.2 / 1.2
and yes you will need to have it aligned..
anything more than these you are on your own..
beers
Mazdaspeed: 280/190 - Drop = 0.8"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed - Actual rates have tested much lower
Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"
Tein H-Tech: 179/129 - Drop = 1.0"/0.3"
Tanabe GF: 179/146 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Tanabe NF: 162/112 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Racing Beat: 187/136 - Drop = 0.5"/0.5" ***** Not Confirmed
Eibach: 180/130 (progressive) - Drop = 1.2"/0.8" ***** Not Confirmed
H&R: 195/141 (progressive) - Drop = 1.0"/1.0" *****Not Confirmed
this covers most of it.. except the eibachs drop 1.2 / 1.2
and yes you will need to have it aligned..
anything more than these you are on your own..
beers
wtf?? your getting soft
06-16-2008, 12:19 AM
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you have to get an alignment after you replace your suspension? huh.. i guess that makes sense.
i want a seriously slammed ride. i go really slow over bumps as it is so it wont make a difference. do you guys know of anything that drops it like 2+"? are coilovers my only option?
i want a seriously slammed ride. i go really slow over bumps as it is so it wont make a difference. do you guys know of anything that drops it like 2+"? are coilovers my only option?
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