Ideas for shocks?
10-24-2010, 03:23 PM
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Ideas for shocks?
I just foud our my front right strut is busted. So need to get a new assembly. but i dont wanna pay out my *** for coilovers. ANyone have any ideas where i can get performance shocks? or something of this nature? so i can get some perfomance out my car?
10-24-2010, 03:44 PM
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I'll be nice today.
There are always low mileage stock shocks for sale so you can check there but honestly the subject of shocks has been delt with a million times so I suggest you use the search function. Shocks vary from everything from OEM replacement Monroe senstracs to $5,000.00 + coilovers.
There are always low mileage stock shocks for sale so you can check there but honestly the subject of shocks has been delt with a million times so I suggest you use the search function. Shocks vary from everything from OEM replacement Monroe senstracs to $5,000.00 + coilovers.
10-24-2010, 04:25 PM
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first off i been searching i know how to use the search feature. Plus i think since this car was made in 04 i am pretty sure any topic is common. So I posted to see what kinda shock is considerably the best considering that i dont want coilovers plus i cant dish out that much
10-29-2010, 08:18 AM
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D-Spec, Adjustable without taking them off the freaking car. Comfy cruse on "7", Track on "2" or "3". Need the cable extenders for the rears. BHR has all the pieces.
If you have them off, springs too. I did H-Tech, love them, cleaned up the front wheel gap, progressive, actually softer ride, much better on track as well.
Search the shocks and springs threads, I posted before and after pictures on an 04.
If you have them off, springs too. I did H-Tech, love them, cleaned up the front wheel gap, progressive, actually softer ride, much better on track as well.
Search the shocks and springs threads, I posted before and after pictures on an 04.
10-29-2010, 10:10 AM
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I am installing a set of new Tein S techs and a new set of KYB shocks this Saturday temporarily until I get my coil overs so i will let you know how they compare. I did do a bit of research on the KYB's and they are a decent Japanese made shock from what I can see. They are well made mono-tube shock that for example, uses piston wipers instead of o-rings like cheaper shocks.
I did contact KYB about the use of these shocks with lowering springs and this was the response.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5116185541/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5116185541/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/9krpmrx8/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5116185487/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5116185487/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/9krpmrx8/, on Flickr
I did contact KYB about the use of these shocks with lowering springs and this was the response.
The Gas-a-Just for the RX-8 are OE replacements and will generally work with less than 1” drop. I think the combination of the Tein springs and how much they lower the car will prematurely wear the units.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5116185487/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5116185487/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/9krpmrx8/, on Flickr
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11-01-2010, 11:15 AM
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I wanted something to hold me over and I got these at cost so we will see how they hold up
Who knows I may love them, if not, I'm only out dinner at Ruth Chris
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I am installing a set of new Tein S techs and a new set of KYB shocks this Saturday temporarily until I get my coil overs so i will let you know how they compare. I did do a bit of research on the KYB's and they are a decent Japanese made shock from what I can see. They are well made mono-tube shock that for example, uses piston wipers instead of o-rings like cheaper shocks.
I did contact KYB about the use of these shocks with lowering springs and this was the response.
DSC_0015 by 9krpmrx8, on Flickr
DSC_0013 by 9krpmrx8, on Flickr
I did contact KYB about the use of these shocks with lowering springs and this was the response.
DSC_0015 by 9krpmrx8, on Flickr
DSC_0013 by 9krpmrx8, on Flickr
02-25-2016, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yes.
These are the rears.
These are the rears.
I just went to see the rear shocks yesterday because they were on sale and, after coming home and checking out your pics, I thought the ones I saw were replicas haha. 
05-13-2016, 05:14 AM
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9krpmrx8,
Hey, I just got Midland Mazda to put on my Bilstein B12 kit. Just as I imagined, it raised it from 13.5 rear to 14.5 all around; just right.
The stock shocks seem to be okay, but I'm sure are weak.
Anyone need them for replace of coilover when trading?
They are still very stiff, but don't push back out much.
Hey, I just got Midland Mazda to put on my Bilstein B12 kit. Just as I imagined, it raised it from 13.5 rear to 14.5 all around; just right.
The stock shocks seem to be okay, but I'm sure are weak.
Anyone need them for replace of coilover when trading?
They are still very stiff, but don't push back out much.
Last edited by 40w8; 05-14-2016 at 06:50 PM.
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