I'm running 18 x 8.5's all around, I forget the offset (they're 5Zigen Super6's) with 245/40-18's all around- do you think I will rub with the Sprint springs?

 

rub, scrape...maybe both. I remember looking underneath Speed's car when we did the flywheel swap.....not much painted surface left under there...lots of shiney metal

 

I doubt it. my 285's dont rub.

Sprint springs with the stock shocks were nice. they had a great ride quality. when I put the Konis on the car got pretty stiff.

I love my springs. I am considering taking them off so I can go with a stiffer spring now that I auto cross the car and only drive it a couple days a month...... you interested in buying them?

 

he ment the wheels/tires rubbing.

Kwescott is talking about the under carrage. speed bumps have started to show their signs of scraping.

 

yeah, but that is not really a fair comparison, cause those same 285's make my car look like it is at the factpry height.....

here's a pic of my car, with the MS suspension/bodykit and 18 inch RPF1's with 285 race rubber. The sidewall height is really small on these 285's.

These two pics are basically taken at the same angle.

18 inch RPF1's



19 inch Volks

 

i dont think they will...try to find out your offsett.

 

well I think I'm between Sprints or Eibachs now....

 

Kwescott, Your Volks are also 19" so that will help close up the gap compared to the race tires with a smaller roll out then stock.

 

can someone tell me how much lower the eibachs are compared to the tein S? actually if you could just tell me the drops for both? thanks.

 

springs, springs, springs thread...really a valuable resource that tells you more than just ride height.

 

take a look at my springs spring springs thread.... should find everything there.

EDIT: YEAH what he said ^^^

here is the link https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/spring-springs-springs-90198/

 

oh wait I looked back the Tein's the it's the H-Techs that don't drop much but the S-Techs drop more than the Eibachs. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

 

Eibach springs don't drop much in general... I think H&Rs are lower...

 

very nice thread.

 

that looks awesome!

almost looking like mine

 

Speed - love the look and am considering Sprint Springs - a few questions

- You stated in another thread that cannot maintain stock alignment settings with these springs because of the 2" drop - how far off are the settings and what has your tire wear been like?

- I intend to stay with stock 18 wheels/tire size - do you think I would have any inside fender rubbing issues at all - even when street driven aggressively (not tracked)?

- Just how tough is it to stop the undercarriage scraping over speed bumps, railroad track, steep entrances/driveways?

As you see, I really like the look, but don't want to beat up the fenders and undercarriage either - any feedback is appreciated!

 

the undercarage can not be stoped. I was looking under a Mazdaspeed droped RX-8 the other day and even his was a little messed up. of course any lower will get worse. :/

the drop is just fine with stock wheels and tires. never once rubbed when I had it that way. alignment settings were fairly close to being within tolerance but still out of spec. tire wear was not TOOO bad. the burnouts didnt help that one bit! but really the tire wear was not to bad. but of course nothing compared to factory settings.

 

here is mine with the Eibach springs

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...naflow+exhaust

 

two pics to show difference... although you might not be able to tell cuz of the different angles and lighting

1st: tein s-techs

2nd: HKS hipermax RS

 

here's mine with hipermax II =)

 

you are sooo... freakin... low Kraize. lol 2 inch clearance?

 

^^ WOW. i'm loving it.

 

nvr really measure Ngo.. but ur car is sick