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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
I also added Fluid Motorspots to every spring they carry on the first post.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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that would be AWESOME!!!
Are they going to do it?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by speeddemon32
that would be AWESOME!!!
Are they going to do it?

Yes they are funding the project for the street Spring, I am funding the Track Spring so we will be exclusive for Progress Springs.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
oh thank god.. someone took a hint.
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Make sur eyou let me know when thay are available. I will add then to the first post. :^)
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by speeddemon32
oh thank god.. someone took a hint.
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Make sur eyou let me know when thay are available. I will add then to the first post. :^)

Will do.

Thanks
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Thanks Fluid Motorsports!
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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i have some swift springs out of the box right now that i KNOW are for an 8, if i can be of any assistance with measurements or pictures.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Money Pit
i have some swift springs out of the box right now that i KNOW are for an 8, if i can be of any assistance with measurements or pictures.
Swift Springs

Spring Rates 207lbs / 129 lbs

Drop: -0.8 Front and Rear




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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Fluid Motorsports
Swift Springs

Spring Rates 207lbs / 129 lbs

Drop: -0.8 Front and Rear



Quick addition for the Swift Springs. They are progressive in the rear from 90-129 lbs/in. From their website spec. sheet.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Quick addition for the Swift Springs. They are progressive in the rear from 90-129 lbs/in. From their website spec. sheet.

Yes, forgot about that.

Thanks
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
ok, so I did a major update to the first post.

non working links deleted.
Prices updated
info added.

wow... that was a lot of changes. :-/
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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So the Sprint Springs are very close to the Mazdaspeed coil rates.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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This thread is great and is a big help to a RX8 noob like me. It is sort of burried, tho... Actually was only able to find it linked off another thread. Vote to make this sticky?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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dan if you look in the MULTIMEDIA section of the forum, youll notice that theres a sticky called"HEY LOOK LOWERING SPRINGS" more info in there and lots of pics too
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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what what I really thought this was a sticky.... had to look up the thread today.... odd.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer
dan if you look in the MULTIMEDIA section of the forum, youll notice that theres a sticky called"HEY LOOK LOWERING SPRINGS" more info in there and lots of pics too
not so true.
his intent was really to show what springs look like on what shocks. but other then that, no real info. This thread has prices, links, drop info, spring rate info... etc.

although his thread is a good one. (I even gave him pictures of my car for it.... in fact I even have a link to his thread on the first post in this thread), I do argue that his thread does not have more information then this on.... just different.

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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Thanks for this info, I was able to update my spring database with a bunch of new ones and to fill in some info that I didn't have.

were you guy ever able to test out another set of MS springs? (I know that discussion is way old)
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Why isnt this thread a sticky yet? I always have trouble searching this when its deep under the infinite search results.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Thanks, Everyone.
Data was great, link to raceinspired was great. H-Tech for $170.

http://www.raceinspired.com/showprod...a-rx-8-2004-up

Vote here for sticky too if not already.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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What about shocks fittings

This is a pretty awesome list & is very helpful in giving some direction. So what about the shocks pairing with springs?

For starters, please forgive my ignorance. I'm trying to gather info independently but am a bit stumped. I've spent a lot of time browsing & searching this site & am having a hard time making sense of everything. I recently discovered that the shocks apparently help in supporting the vehicle & have a big impact on the ride hieght & should be matched to the spring height. (see my thread here if interested: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/does-anyone-elses-stock-rx8-bottom-out-rear-mildest-speed-bumbs-211486/)

I recently purchased these springs because I wanted the extra firmness & the drop: Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"

Then I purchased Bilstein HD's because they seem to have a good name & they were cheap. Just after making the online purchase, I stumbled upon a thread explaining that the HD's are only for stock height springs. Soo... what shocks should I be looking at for the drop of these Tein's? Is there a list or a general rule of thumb I should go by?

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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Great thread and great advice throughout! thank you for everyone that helped compile this list, it really helped me make my decision....now all i need is an Rx-8 soon.....very soon.
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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hey sorry if this is off subject im new but im lookn to lower my 8 but i was wondering if i get the tein s techs, if it will rub with stock shocks and i really dont want that, so if anyone can let me know thanks and pics if yall got em thanks alot guys
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazdadude 8
hey sorry if this is off subject im new but im lookn to lower my 8 but i was wondering if i get the tein s techs, if it will rub with stock shocks and i really dont want that, so if anyone can let me know thanks and pics if yall got em thanks alot guys
There are dozens of pics of cars on s-techs here.... search. Also what are you worried about rubbing? The "shocks" will not rub with any spring I have ever herd of so no worries.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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ok cool i appreciate it but also it wont rub the fenders right
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazdadude 8
ok cool i appreciate it but also it wont rub the fenders right
It depends on your wheel and tire set up however chances are high you will be fine. Look up the "will it fit" thread for better info. We try and keep this thread focused on springs.
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