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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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Series 2 Shocks on Series 1 RX8

Hi guys, I have a question, I recently bought 4 new shocks for a bargain but they are for the Series 2 RX8. Partnumbers: front F189-34-700 and rear F189-28-700



I was wondering if I can fit them on my series 1 RX8 or will that cause problems or a lower/higher ride height? I tried to search for the answer but I couldn't find anything!

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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FR8
Hi guys, I have a question, I recently bought 4 new shocks for a bargain but they are for the Series 2 RX8. Partnumbers: front F189-34-700 and rear F189-28-700



I was wondering if I can fit them on my series 1 RX8 or will that cause problems or a lower/higher ride height? I tried to search for the answer but I couldn't find anything!

Thanks in advance!
Only if you use S2 springs. Rear perch locations are different.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Dallas
Only if you use S2 springs. Rear perch locations are different.
That’s a shame! Will it make the ride lower or higher or is it just impossible?
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 06:27 PM
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Higher. Finding S2 rear springs at a junkyard or ebay should be easy enough?
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 08:53 AM
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Higher. Finding S2 rear springs at a junkyard or ebay should be easy enough?
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I live in The Netherlands and the S2 hasn't been sold there so there will not be any at the junkyards, I also checked eBay but I couldn't find any!

I guess I will just sell them on eBay and buy new S1 shocks, I can choose between KYB, Sachs, Monroe and Bilstein, with the Billstein being the most expensive with 140 euro each, any advice?
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