orangematics

has anyone lower their rx-8 with the Eibach pro kit??? if so how many inches of drop do u recommend???

h0rde

i'd be curious about this too, i think their 1.2" lowering springs would be great.

mikeb

eibach doesn't have springs for the 8 yet
maybe by the time sema comes thou

orangematics

i just checked the eibach.com and it has the springs for rx8, its under 2003 model though.

mikeb

that doesn't sound right to me

eclps0

would it void my warrenty for the suspension? beacus ei really want to drop the car since i live in Fl with no potholes.

mikeb

if mazda can prove you lowering the car caused the problem then yes

eclps0

i dont know what to do. drop or not to drop. does anybody know if the mazda speed springs are good or not.

mikeb

everything is new right now
if you arent sure then just wait

Need For Speed

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

mikeb

do you have a link for them

Need For Speed

i dont have a link, i just sow it on a H&R catalog.

Napboy

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.

mikeb

one inch sounds perfect to me
but next year sucks

panda

hopefully at sema there will be some good releases :-)


andrew

Napboy

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.

SpacerX

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...