Series 2 Front lower control arm?
Does anyone know if the front lower control arms from the series 2 rx8 will fit a series 1. Basically sounds like my front right ball joint is taking a shit on me and I wanna replace the whole arm soon. Found a series 2 LCA for a decent price barely used just wondering if its compatible since I know the LCA's for the series 2 apparently changed over.
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Have a pic? Thought they where the same. Also ball joints are not serviceable only choice is to replace the arm.
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Lower Control A Arm? Nope, COMPLETELY different part number
F151-34-300B F151-34-350B F189-34-300A F189-34-350A Don't believe whatever you see on the internet, ESPECIALLY Ebay. |
Different part number does not always mean different, lower control arm bushings and front coil over control arm bushing are the same between the 8 and the Miata but they have different P/N as well.
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they change it for a reason, don't forget this isn't a Rx8/miata difference, it's basically same car.
as for bushing, you never know why they have different part numbers, maybe the material is different? you can't tell by naked eye. I mean you can use it if you want, but really, why cheap on an important part like this ? |
Its a grey area, I honestly have no idea. I cannot see how or why it would change, besides stiffer components I was never aware of any chassis modifications between the S1 and S2.
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Originally Posted by Carbon8
(Post 4586748)
Its a grey area, I honestly have no idea. I cannot see how or why it would change, besides stiffer components I was never aware of any chassis modifications between the S1 and S2.
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Yeah thats the same control arm I found. It looks exactly the same I can't see any difference between that and the Series 1. I cant see it being a downgrade in any way replacing the Series 1 LCA. Contemplating ordering still.
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It bolts on, you won't know the difference
Mazda slightly modified the rear suspension geometry on the S2, this is why the rear subframe is different. |
Thanks Team, I took the plunge and ordered it.
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