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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Question eibach...

has anyone lower their rx-8 with the Eibach pro kit??? if so how many inches of drop do u recommend???
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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i'd be curious about this too, i think their 1.2" lowering springs would be great.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 01:05 AM
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eibach doesn't have springs for the 8 yet
maybe by the time sema comes thou
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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i just checked the eibach.com and it has the springs for rx8, its under 2003 model though.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 02:02 AM
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that doesn't sound right to me
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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would it void my warrenty for the suspension? beacus ei really want to drop the car since i live in Fl with no potholes.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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if mazda can prove you lowering the car caused the problem then yes
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 03:11 AM
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i dont know what to do. drop or not to drop. does anybody know if the mazda speed springs are good or not.
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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everything is new right now
if you arent sure then just wait
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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H&R got lowering springs of 2,5 cm
H&R is beter dan eibach spings
all DTM cars (90%) put H&R includ Porche
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Old Oct 5, 2003 | 05:38 AM
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do you have a link for them
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Old Oct 5, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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i dont have a link, i just sow it on a H&R catalog.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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I just talked with Rob at H&R and their springs for the 8 will not be out until next year. He said that the drop would be an inch all around.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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one inch sounds perfect to me
but next year sucks
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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hopefully at sema there will be some good releases :-)


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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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oh, and i talked to a guy at eibach and he said that part 5544.140 are the correct springs for the rx8. they're just listed as the wrong year. i'm gonna order some and i'll keep you posted.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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My approach to springs has always been more of a functional perspective. Don't really care too much about how much of a "drop" I'd get out of the new springs...

In some cases, excessive lowering can seriously degrade not only handling characteristics, but also reduce the life of other suspension components.

I like the idea of tuning the suspension, but I think I'll wait for some handling reviews...
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