Ibach Springs On RX8
11-21-2003, 12:39 PM
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Eibach Springs On RX8
Hey, Im Mike B's friend -
We just droped off his RX8 at Mazdatrix to get the IBACH springs added on. Its a 1.2" drop from the stock height
Me or MikeB will have pictures very soon.....at the lastest sometime tonight. We'll keep you guys posted.
THEY WILL EITHER BE POSTED HERE OR IN THE WHEELS,TIRES,SUSPENSION AREA
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=15044
We just droped off his RX8 at Mazdatrix to get the IBACH springs added on. Its a 1.2" drop from the stock height
Me or MikeB will have pictures very soon.....at the lastest sometime tonight. We'll keep you guys posted.
THEY WILL EITHER BE POSTED HERE OR IN THE WHEELS,TIRES,SUSPENSION AREA
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=15044
Last edited by MikeA; 11-21-2003 at 01:07 PM.
11-21-2003, 03:50 PM
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I just talked talk to MazdaTrix, they are taking longer than expected. Do to, that they are taking step bye step pictures of the process. SINCE IT IS THE FIRST ONE DONE WITH THE EIBACH SPRINGS
CHECK BACK TONIGHT SOMETIME.
CHECK BACK TONIGHT SOMETIME.
11-21-2003, 06:48 PM
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After MANY spring installs on RX7's over many years, we have a policy of telling all customers that most new springs tend to "settle" a little after a few days of driving. Therefore it is a little risky to pronounce the "final" height (change) dimensions after only two trips around the block.
So - ignoring what I just wrote above, the drop after ONLY TWO BLOCKS of driving:
LF: 1/4"
RF: 5/16"
LR: 5/8"
RR: 7/16"
We did ask MikeB to measure the height after a few days and call us back so we will have a "better" measurement of the final drop.
Road feel was very nice.
Dave Lemon
So - ignoring what I just wrote above, the drop after ONLY TWO BLOCKS of driving:
LF: 1/4"
RF: 5/16"
LR: 5/8"
RR: 7/16"
We did ask MikeB to measure the height after a few days and call us back so we will have a "better" measurement of the final drop.
Road feel was very nice.
Dave Lemon
11-21-2003, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by Superfan
Do you have to align the car after changing the springs?
Do you have to align the car after changing the springs?
11-21-2003, 08:24 PM
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Agreed on the settling. An alignment afterwards is a good idea, but wait for about 200+ miles or 2 weeks for things to settle... unless things are seriously out of alignment.
A lot of us are doing suspension tonight.... I'm still working on JIC coilover install, and it's 3/4 of the way done... lots of pics tomorrow
A lot of us are doing suspension tonight.... I'm still working on JIC coilover install, and it's 3/4 of the way done... lots of pics tomorrow
11-22-2003, 10:41 AM
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The suspension feels the same
IT isn't stiff or too hard
the suspension still feels like the rx8 100%
I expected it to be stiff or kinda harsh but it feels just as good
if not better with the springs.
Maybe it will change when the springs completely settle in
IT isn't stiff or too hard
the suspension still feels like the rx8 100%
I expected it to be stiff or kinda harsh but it feels just as good
if not better with the springs.
Maybe it will change when the springs completely settle in
11-22-2003, 06:47 PM
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Looks awesome Mike. I'll be looking forward to hearing your more detailed driving impressions, after the new springs have broken in a bit. I'm especially concerned that the ride might become too harsh. If it doesn't I may get these springs, or maybe the JIC coilovers....
11-22-2003, 07:48 PM
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Lookin' good mikeb!!
I've been running around all day with my jic's on and, it does ride almost like stock.
Have you been pushing the car in the corners? I think that's where you will notice it the most (much less body roll).
I've been running around all day with my jic's on and, it does ride almost like stock.
Have you been pushing the car in the corners? I think that's where you will notice it the most (much less body roll).