I don't know if it is a good idea or not but assuming that I'm sticking with Tein springs, is it possible to combine both set of springs on the same car, that is...using Tein H springs to the rear of the car while using Tein S springs to the front?

I want my front end to drop a little bit lower, but I don't want to sacrifice anymore ride quality than what I have already.

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

 

you could do it... but the difference in spring rates will make a big difference in ride quality....

you might look at this and find a better matched set of springs for you taste.

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...53&postcount=1

good luck.

beers

 

Are you interested in handling at all? If you aren't, you should sell your RX-8 because it's the one thing the 8 does better than almost anything out there and it's a total shame to screw it up.

Springs need to be balanced front to rear in order to get the car ro be balanced. Too much spring in the rear and the car will oversteer. Too much in the front and it will plow though every corner. Springs are not there to "drop" or "raise" the car. They are there to control the motion of the wheels, along with the shocks.

Admittedly every manufacturer chooses a slightly different F/R balance. This is the actual tuning that goes on in a car. But getting spring rates that are that far apart isn't a good idea.

At least Tein S in the front and Tein H in the rear will be safer since that will cause understeer in corners. Almost as if you bought a FWD car!