RX8 Coilover Selection
03-10-2016, 04:47 PM
#1
RX-8_BORICUA
Thread Starter
RX8 Coilover Selection
My son and I are working on some minor modifications of my 04 RX-8 to enjoy more our track days and with the intentions of competing in Autocross, time attack and road rally events. We want to improved the suspension with a good set of coilovers, but we can't decide which brand and setup to purchase.
We always haul the car to all the events, but not to the Autocross, which we drive. We are thinking in a good set of OHLINS coilovers, any advise Thanks
We always haul the car to all the events, but not to the Autocross, which we drive. We are thinking in a good set of OHLINS coilovers, any advise Thanks
03-10-2016, 04:52 PM
#2
03-10-2016, 05:14 PM
#3
RX-8_BORICUA
Thread Starter
Coilover Selection
03-10-2016, 05:33 PM
#4
SARX Legend
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Check this site out.
Autocross to Win (DGs Autocross Secrets) - Buying Shocks
Also, check out this youtube channel by a well known suspension builder called Fat Cat Motorsports
https://www.youtube.com/user/SuspensionTruth
Autocross to Win (DGs Autocross Secrets) - Buying Shocks
Also, check out this youtube channel by a well known suspension builder called Fat Cat Motorsports
https://www.youtube.com/user/SuspensionTruth
03-12-2016, 03:21 PM
#5
RX-8_BORICUA
Thread Starter
Not to interrupt, but I just wanted to point out to those reading this that here is an example of the true purpose of coil-over suspension; so the car's suspension can be adjusted for each different track and not because they are cool toys to have for the street or show board. ;-)
12-10-2017, 02:09 PM
#6
I too am looking at getting new coilovers for my series 2 as my front winter tires are rubbing due to the front end being too low (height adjustment is already maxxed out). I currently am running HSD Monopros. Any recommendations that will give me the ground clearance I require?
12-10-2017, 02:21 PM
#7
RX-8_BORICUA
Thread Starter
Ground Clearance
I too am looking at getting new coilovers for my series 2 as my front winter tires are rubbing due to the front end being too low (height adjustment is already maxxed out). I currently am running HSD Monopros. Any recommendations that will give me the ground clearance I require?
12-10-2017, 03:14 PM
#8
I too am looking at getting new coilovers for my series 2 as my front winter tires are rubbing due to the front end being too low (height adjustment is already maxxed out). I currently am running HSD Monopros. Any recommendations that will give me the ground clearance I require?
Anyway, Ohlins are fantastic, as stated in this thread. I'm running MeisterR CRDs and very VERY pleased with them as well. They're only just now starting to enter north america.
Why must you turn this forum into a house of lies?
Last edited by Loki; 12-10-2017 at 03:16 PM.
12-10-2017, 04:42 PM
#10
Can you measure your ride height from center of the wheels to the top of the wheel arch?
12-10-2017, 04:48 PM
#11
225/55R17 all around, summer wheels/tires are 225/40ZR19, 245/35ZR19. I want my car to atleast be stock ride height so I can finally go over some speed bumps without worrying about getting stuck.
Last edited by DR_JDUBZ; 12-10-2017 at 04:55 PM.
12-10-2017, 05:13 PM
#12
Those are tire, not wheel specs. Anyway, the HSDs should be able to give you near stock ride height, I have a couple of Miata friends with them (and the suspension is identical to ours). So what I'm saying is, installing new coilovers might be an expensive way to find out the coilovers aren't the problem. How did you determine they're at maximum ride height?
12-10-2017, 05:16 PM
#13
What wheels are you running (in particular offset)? Because like I said, unless the HSD's are poorly designed for the car, you shouldn't be hitting the fenders. And you would hit bodywork on ground way before that. So if you have the wrong wheels, different coilovers aren't going to fix it. Especially if it rubs on a hard turn, that sounds like wrong offset, more than ride height problem.
Can you measure your ride height from center of the wheels to the top of the wheel arch?
Can you measure your ride height from center of the wheels to the top of the wheel arch?
12-10-2017, 05:59 PM
#16
Yeah so you're lowered around 1.5". That shouldn't produce rubbing with correct wheel offset, so that's one thing.
You should be able to raise it higher with the HSDs. It's easy enough if you do your own work. There is no actual maximum on those, you just need to make sure about 20mm of tread remains in the part that attaches to the wheel knuckle. If you don't do your own work then... I guess it's even easier
You should be able to raise it higher with the HSDs. It's easy enough if you do your own work. There is no actual maximum on those, you just need to make sure about 20mm of tread remains in the part that attaches to the wheel knuckle. If you don't do your own work then... I guess it's even easier
12-11-2017, 05:41 AM
#17
This size will have a substantially bigger overall diameter than stock -- 0.77" according to the calculator on this site. Bet this is part of your problem. And either way it's not optimal for your ABS and DSC.
Slight lowering alone wouldn't be an issue. A slight offset difference alone wouldn't be an issue. A slight tire size difference alone wouldn't be an issue. But put 2 or 3 of those together and, yeah, you could have problems.
On a 17" wheel, use 205/55R17 (a hair smaller than stock OD) or 215/55R17 (a hair bigger). Narrower is usually better for snow anyway.
Slight lowering alone wouldn't be an issue. A slight offset difference alone wouldn't be an issue. A slight tire size difference alone wouldn't be an issue. But put 2 or 3 of those together and, yeah, you could have problems.
On a 17" wheel, use 205/55R17 (a hair smaller than stock OD) or 215/55R17 (a hair bigger). Narrower is usually better for snow anyway.
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07-06-2020, 03:57 AM
#23
Weekend Warrior
Hi all. My rear shocks/ springs have sagged a lot and I have been researching options available. Possibly still on original shocks on a series 1 (yes I know this is in S2 section but what can I say, I get around!).
I'm looking for any feedback on Blitz ZZR coilovers. Good, bad or ugly. It appears I can get these for the right price if they are any good. The RX8 kit has extended damper adjusters on the rears. The ZZR are similar in price to BC coilovers.
These do appear to be near identical looking to the BC coilovers and have the same spring rates being front 8 and rear 6. A reviewer in another forum stated they appear to be excellent quality and the valving is different but that's all the info I have now.
Any more info appreciated.
I'm looking for any feedback on Blitz ZZR coilovers. Good, bad or ugly. It appears I can get these for the right price if they are any good. The RX8 kit has extended damper adjusters on the rears. The ZZR are similar in price to BC coilovers.
These do appear to be near identical looking to the BC coilovers and have the same spring rates being front 8 and rear 6. A reviewer in another forum stated they appear to be excellent quality and the valving is different but that's all the info I have now.
Any more info appreciated.
