New springs without new shocks?
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New springs without new shocks?
I'm wanting to get new springs and shocks but the shocks push it a little out of my price range I think. I remember hearing about some problems with only replacing springs with stock shocks but I couldnt find it when I searched. What would the problems be? I was wanting Tein S. Tech and eventually the koni shocks. Would there be a better combination with stock shocks? Would it be better to replace shocks first? Or wait to get both? Thanks in advance
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you can always just get the spring first to go with the stock shocks. not ideal, but its not end of the world. as long as you get the wheel alignment done afterwards. provided you dont go too low on just the springs on stock shocks, the stock shocks will still last a while.
replace the shocks after you have enough funds and make sure you re-do the wheel alignment after replacing the shocks.
replace the shocks after you have enough funds and make sure you re-do the wheel alignment after replacing the shocks.
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Originally Posted by EZZY
you can always just get the spring first to go with the stock shocks. not ideal, but its not end of the world. as long as you get the wheel alignment done afterwards. provided you dont go too low on just the springs on stock shocks, the stock shocks will still last a while.
replace the shocks after you have enough funds and make sure you re-do the wheel alignment after replacing the shocks.
replace the shocks after you have enough funds and make sure you re-do the wheel alignment after replacing the shocks.
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Keep in mind that if the springs are considerably more stiff like say the Mazdaspeed springs the stock shocks will not dampen enough and the car will bounce more when hitting a bump.
The Racing Beat springs were created to work well with the stock shocks.
Konis or Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks would be great paired with the springs.
Tokicos are softer then Konis:
https://www.rx8club.com/driven-performance-equipment-98/koni-vs-tokico-chapter-1-a-105408/
The Racing Beat springs were created to work well with the stock shocks.
Konis or Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks would be great paired with the springs.
Tokicos are softer then Konis:
https://www.rx8club.com/driven-performance-equipment-98/koni-vs-tokico-chapter-1-a-105408/
Last edited by BoosTED; 01-23-2007 at 05:08 AM.
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Keep in mind that if the springs are considerably more stiff like say the Mazdaspeed springs the stock shocks will not dampen enough and the car will bounce more when hitting a bump.
The Racing Beat springs were created to work well with the stock shocks.
Konis or Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks would be great paired with the springs.
Tokicos are softer then Konis:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=105408
The Racing Beat springs were created to work well with the stock shocks.
Konis or Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks would be great paired with the springs.
Tokicos are softer then Konis:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=105408
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1935 lbs. FTW!
Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Personally I would go with the Racing Beat springs with the Konis.
A 1.25 drop with the MS could be too much for some.
RB is a 0.5 drop all around.
The adjustability of the dampers is nice.
A 1.25 drop with the MS could be too much for some.
RB is a 0.5 drop all around.
The adjustability of the dampers is nice.
Plus everything I've read about the MS says they are .8" drop at all 4 corners is this not correct?
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/spring-rates-other-basic-suspension-info-79096/
this link will help you looking figure some stuff out...
it has the rates and the drop..
note the ebiachs drop 1.2 on all corners..
beers
this link will help you looking figure some stuff out...
it has the rates and the drop..
note the ebiachs drop 1.2 on all corners..
beers
#13
Thanks for all the replies. I'm considering getting both springs and shocks but that leaves me with little extra money for me to spend for a while probably. But at the same time I cant think of much else I'd want to spend it on. But still something to think through. Also debating between S tech and H tech. I'm thinking H tech will work out better for me.
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I thought about that but I figured I'd just save my money till I had more than enough left over when buying the shocks and springs if anything. How long of an install would shocks and springs be? I know for sure I dont have the tools, so I'd be taking it somewhere to be installed, but kinda need my car most the time, at least during the week.
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