06Rx8GrL

I am totally happy with the height of the car as it sits now, but would like a softer ride. Not into corner carving/auto x'ing or anything like that. Just used as a DD.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

TopGear8

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Buy a different car

The RX8 has a pretty soft ride from the factory, do you want it to feel like a Lexus...because it isn't going to.

06Rx8GrL

You are 100% correct, when I bought the car it was soft but over time it seems to have lost that feeling. I noticed that aftermarket shocks are at or below the cost of OEM ones so I figured I would ask for suggestions.

TopGear8

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The two most popular shocks for the RX8 are the Koni Yellows, and the Tokico D-Specs. They are the most popular shocks among people who want performance enhancements, not sure how soft of a ride they will give you though.

06Rx8GrL

Thanks for your input sir.

Brettus

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You may just need new stock shocks - I'll bet you could get some very cheap around here . Just put the word out . I have some sitting in my gge but freight from here would kill that ....

JantzenRX-8

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So true. I sold my stockers on here for like $50 and they were hard to sell. Just put up a WTB thread and i'm sure you'll get some takers.

06Rx8GrL

lolz....my bf is sitting next to me, trying to convince me to get some mazdaspeed shocks/spring combo...

Brettus

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/\ that is exactly what I have - very good but a bit stiffer than stock .......

spence15

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^^ how much for your mazdaspeed shocks if you don't mind me asking. I got the ms springs but oem shocks. uh oh.

Grungepup

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Tein H.Tech, while it is a drop it is not as bad as others and the ride is awesome

chiketkd

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06Rx8GrL, sounds like the Bilstein HD OE replacement shocks would be a good match for your needs. They won't lower the car by a significant amount, but the Bilstein damping will greatly improve your ride quality.

Google RX8 + Bilstein HD and you'll come up with a number of vendors. People have bought these from Tirerack.com, shox.com and Stranoparts.com

My $0.02.

Bigbacon

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you can pick up a set for about $420 dollars.

I'm using the same setup as you atm.