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I've got the MS body kit and full MS suspension. It will definately scrape, I would hate to have to use it as a daily driver. But its really not that bad.
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Originally Posted by 2tone
(Post 3652167)
trem...? ha ha, i don't know what you're talking about man. any rubbing you mean? yes...the wheels are 18's, with 275/35 tires. the tires do rub due to their width, but if you get a tire calculator online and calculate the overall height of 275/35/18, you could get the same or very similar height with a more narrow tire.
but yes, 18" rims, tein s, ms kit. i don't have a good front picture in my album, just back and side shots. not, tein s are not heigh adjustable (no springs are to my knowledge). you'd have to get coilovers to get ride height adjustability as far as i know.......read: expensive. you might be thinking of the koni yellows stiffness adjustability, but not ride height. I'd probably go for a more narrow tire though. Ah I see. I'd probably just hope that the Tein S + body kit don't put it too low. I'd get the body kit after the springs and shocks IF I have decent clearance. I don't want to be cracking and scraping my bumper. Could you measure your clearance if possible? How does the feel of your car now compare to when it was stock? And Rx-Hawk, sure I wouldn't mind seeing some pics, thanks. |
Originally Posted by prodigy7
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It's tramline, the tire tendency to follow road irregularities.
I'd probably go for a more narrow tire though. Ah I see. I'd probably just hope that the Tein S + body kit don't put it too low. I'd get the body kit after the springs and shocks IF I have decent clearance. I don't want to be cracking and scraping my bumper. Could you measure your clearance if possible? How does the feel of your car now compare to when it was stock? well in my experience, the car did that 100% stock. i haven't noticed much difference with the aftermarket stuff. that's your best bet - start with the springs and shocks...get your ride height where you want it w/ the oe body, then pay attn and see how much you scrape that way. THEN think about a kit. i can try to measure tonight, but i think there is something on here that says how much lower the ms kit is vs oe, so you could get an idea that way. the car, stock, was amazing. i guess i kind of got used to it b/c it's even better now. it would probably feel weird to drive a stock 8. |
Yea I scrape on speed bumps all the time...
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Originally Posted by ~ Kuro ~
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Beautiful. What coilovers are you running on?
Megan racing. |
How do you like those Megan coilovers. Was thinking about getting the same ones
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Originally Posted by 2tone
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oh, that's a new word for me :rollingla
well in my experience, the car did that 100% stock. i haven't noticed much difference with the aftermarket stuff. that's your best bet - start with the springs and shocks...get your ride height where you want it w/ the oe body, then pay attn and see how much you scrape that way. THEN think about a kit. i can try to measure tonight, but i think there is something on here that says how much lower the ms kit is vs oe, so you could get an idea that way. the car, stock, was amazing. i guess i kind of got used to it b/c it's even better now. it would probably feel weird to drive a stock 8. http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9207/pict0124xt3.jpg I'd do that instead of the MS bodykit. It is cheaper and won't be as prone to scraping since it won't be as low, unless that front bumper is just as low? What do you think? It'd be rear flares $275 side flares $300 air dam front $460 front splash guards $95 $1130 instead of front bumper $1500 under spoiler $875 side skirts $875 $3250 |
Kuro what wheel nuts are you using?
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Originally Posted by mouthyman
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Kuro what wheel nuts are you using?
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Me...&Store_Code=EM |
Originally Posted by ~ Kuro ~
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what do you think of them also what size did you need? |
they are 12 x 1.5. Well they are anodized and they hold up well BUT, I have removed my lug nuts about 10x for install/adjustments on the coilovers, to shave the tab,etc and I can see the color getting scratched off.
Don't get them unless you plan to leave your wheels alone for awhile. |
Originally Posted by Renesis 8
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How do you like those Megan coilovers. Was thinking about getting the same ones
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i've been sitting for this height since Jan. and it was fine till this happened http://i47.tinypic.com/2emgzsi.jpg http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/r...X/IMG_4034.jpg It does have some more room to be lowered even during hard cornering. Can I go lower? I think yes Should I? I don't know... what do you guys think? I've been debating myself a lot lately, but again, I don't wanna crack my bumper again... :'( |
Looking to buy the MS rear bumper piece in any color. If anyone here is looking to sell theirs then send me a PM :)
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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2
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Heres mine, you want your lower, i want my higher.. :P
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...maro/Speed.jpg http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0306.jpg |
They are carbon fiber, got them from a seller here who i believe got them from carbon creations. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by lks817
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Where can i get those front splitters? are those carbon fiber??
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clean!!!
drop you car more! lol |
i think it's fine as it is now.
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You could always get some 19's... raise height from ground while decreasing wheel gap if you get a little bit larger outter diameter.... win win
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Originally Posted by ~ Kuro ~
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a pic with tanabe sustec pro fives
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Thanks guys, I may push out the front wheels about 3mm and camber just a tad. But lower is not that necessary for me. It's drive-able and that's what I want. My concern is always to make it look nice without sacrificing handling and typical street driving... and in Chicago, that's about as low as I want to go.
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Love the side markers on your car too. I want to tint mine as well. I am not a fan of clear corners so I think this is a good option for me.
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I guess you could say I'm lowered :D:
http://www.sportruck.com/events/sema...estyling/7.jpg http://www.sportruck.com/events/sema...estyling/8.jpg (it's on air by the way ;) |
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