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Old 05-22-2014, 12:28 PM
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s1 struts on an s2?

I've got an 09 with blown struts, my best friend has an 06 shinka that he is going to be installing coilovers on soon. I know that there were changes to the s2s, but the s1 style ones should fit correct? Is it going to mess with my ride height? Should I use my s2 spring on the s1 struts or not worry about it?
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1) We use shocks not struts

2) Suspension was something they modified in the S2 so as far as I know they won't work.
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Using S1 suspension parts on an S2 will result in a slammed car due to the changes Mazda made in spring perch location.
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If you use all S1 parts it will fit fine, don't listen to these guys. But I recommend against it, they changed it for a reason, just save your money and buy proper parts.
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Works fine. The part # for my Bilsteins was the same S1 or S2. Same for my H&R springs. They work great. f you look at suspension parts on Tirerack, its all the same parts for a 2004 or a 2010.
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The rear shock perch position and spring length is different
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