So i'm toying with the idea of changing out the stock springs on my 8.

I am really after something that will lower the car as low as possible without being impractical and am not fussed about performance too much.

I decided after reading a few threads on it that the King Springs are probabaly the most economical way to go about doing this.

Will it be a problem that I am leaving in the stock shocks? Or should I invest in coilovers or maybe the Mazdaspeed Spring/Shock set?

I really prefer just to add the Kings and leave the shocks stock since I never track my car nor am I a real nut about getting 110% out of my car.

 

No.

 

just a heads-up...
k-mac will do "any drop" for you.
tempe tyres, ozzy tyres will be able to organise it for you.
do the springs first if you are on a budget, otherwise get a set of koni yellows.

missy had the kings and konis, IMO it is "liveable" on most dodgy sydney roads.... her new setup are a little bit more comfortable... but more 4WD-ish

 

I have Kall's old set up now (superlow kings and adjustable konis).

It needs adjustment from the slightly aggressive setting by the Tyrepower boys but I'm letting it grow on me first before playing around with it. It's definitely firmer and slightly harsher but it took 2 weeks for my g/f to notice! Gives better steering response and a more immediate feel, which I like, but unless you really want to reap the benefit on the track or in some spirited twisties you might decide that the slight loss of around-town comfort's not worth it.

I did it partly for the lowered look anyway (it's hot although I think it's more like 35-40mm drop, not 45-50, Kall) and of course you couldn't lower it and retain the OEM ride characteristic anyway - inevitably need firmer springs for less travel.

Ezzy's set up looks lower than mine although his 20s might emphasise that a bit.

 

i like to sit colser to the ground... im afraid of heights

 

you'd expected to pay less for an aussie made ematpie than an imported french pastry...

 

its a figure of speech...... what pastry does the germans make?

 

Today I added Selby sway bars (identical to Whiteline) and so far the ride improvement is significant - feels more solid and less jumpy on the bumps, than with the kings/konis alone. Limited test environment so far (city streets!) but steering feel is sharper too.

I reckon anyone lowering as above should probably add sways as well...

Will

 

Add the strut too it will make the car stronger and more stable in increased lateral G

 

Interesting point Will. I am going to be adding coilovers very soon and was going to add a strut tower bar before sways.

 

Hey Will where did you get the Selby bar(s) from?

 

From Essendon Tyrepower - they told me the Whiteline and Selbys are identical (I think Selbys make the Whitelines). Had to wait a couple of weeks as the factory hadn't any in stock (had to make them).

 

Andrew, have you thought about just getting sways first? You might find they deliver what you're looking for without going the extra step, and expense, of coilovers.

Have to say the Whitelines made a big difference for me. I'm only looking at further suspension upgrades now because I'm getting bored and want to see what difference it will make (and I guess to lower it a little for looks ).

 

Funny you should mention that Dave. Just went down and had a chat with a guy who has convinced me to go with just a front and rear sway bar for the time being.

 

^^ I tend to agree Andrew - the only reason I spent on the shocks was because I got Kall's king springs cheep (sounds like the noise a canary makes LOL)

 

lmao...Ohh Will that was a GOOD ONE!

 

Thank you, fans...

 

I think that's good advice.

Although it's always tempting to go straight for the full-house suspension mod, this might free up your budget for other stuff.

Keep me posted.

I'm still umming and ahhing over what to get. No rush.

 

sway bars are the best bang for your buck mod....

thanks to me..;-)

 

Ezz, I aint Bangin' you for no Bucks!

Anyways, the group buy is up https://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18500

Cheers

Andrew