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Bigboy in a little car!
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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.
:-)
Make sur eyou let me know when thay are available. I will add then to the first post. :^)
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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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Bigboy in a little car!
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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. :-/
non working links deleted.
Prices updated
info added.
wow... that was a lot of changes. :-/
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Bigboy in a little car!
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
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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Last edited by speeddemon32; Oct 6, 2009 at 04:42 PM.
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)
were you guy ever able to test out another set of MS springs? (I know that discussion is way old)
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.
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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From: Jupiter, Florida (sure beats Wisconsin winters!)
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?
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?
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.
soon.....very soon.
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.



