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Stock (OEM)
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Mazdaspeed
8.96%
Tein
29.85%
Tanabe
5.97%
Racing Beat
7.46%
Eibach
5.97%
Megan
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0%
Sprint
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H&R
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Official Spring Poll: What springs do you have?

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Old 05-04-2009, 03:28 PM
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Arrow Official Spring Poll: What springs do you have?

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Let everyone know how you like them! (or dont like them)

Let us know if you have had any issues with your springs.

Post a pic if you have one.

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Old 05-05-2009, 12:42 AM
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RB springs.

they are ok... very unnoticeable drop.

this mod sucks for those in it purely for aesthetics gratification. but it is an slight improvement performancewise... it is also a fairly expensive set in comparison to other sets.

the pros of this set is it still can pair up very well along with other suspension mods. with moderate lowering, it fits right in between when you have your race gear on, or can easily be streetable with your normal wheels on.

can't love the price, but also can't hate the usefulness. you gotta pay to play!
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Mazdaspeed Springs + Shocks:






Purchased for a low price from onlinemazdaparts.com a couple years back. The setup was great, a bit on the soft side but more or less on par for rx8 spring/shock combos I suppose. The Springs Springs Springs thread seems to be what you are looking for...
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tein s-tech, i think they're too soft for my tastes, i would opt for something around 2x the stock rates, but the drop is nice
Old 05-05-2009, 10:24 AM
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tanabe gf 210.. but i need to get mine checked out, they aren't sitting at their lowest level.



Mind the Gap.............

Old 05-05-2009, 10:27 AM
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wow another spring thread....

im rolling on RSRs...gotta love em
Old 05-05-2009, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by c0ldf1ame
tein s-tech, i think they're too soft for my tastes, i would opt for something around 2x the stock rates, but the drop is nice
Any bouncing or bottoming out?
Old 05-05-2009, 03:06 PM
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Tien Type Flex coilovers...
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s-tech... love the drop but it's too soft for my liking.
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Also on S-Techs, I like the ride much better than stock.
We just installed H-Techs on Bose' car, hasn't settled completely, But it looks good.
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Originally Posted by raleighRX8
Also on S-Techs, I like the ride much better than stock.
We just installed H-Techs on Bose' car, hasn't settled completely, But it looks good.
Whats the difference between H Tech and S Tech?
Old 05-08-2009, 07:59 PM
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H-Tech has not quite as much drop, and a little stiffer rate.
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Originally Posted by TheBlackmobileR3
Whats the difference between H Tech and S Tech?
H-Techs are the "luxury" spring, softer + not as low a drop
S-Techs drop a bit lower and are a bit stiffer

edit: Haha, raleigh we had the same post time. You may want to double check that info though :-X

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Old 05-09-2009, 10:28 AM
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You are correct sir, sorry for the misinformation. "S" stands for stylish, and "H" stands for High. So it is Stylish Tech and High Tech.

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Gotcha.... thanks
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Well I just ordered H&R's (1"/1"). Stillen says they fit the 09, but they dont specify the R3 fitment over the Bilsteins. We'll see
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Originally Posted by Rotr8
Tien Type Flex coilovers...
Tien S springs, with the stock shocks for now.
(I got the springs on a deal.)

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Originally Posted by Rote8
Tien S springs, with the stock shocks for now.
(I got the springs on a deal.)
Awesome color. Those wheels in gun metal would look amazing with that color car.
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Tein S-Techs / Stock Shocks...

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You guys should be looking for the new Progress Springs.

Should be seeing them on some cars here shortly.
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Puttin my H&Rs in 2 weeks from today...... w00t
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Tanabe GF210. Pretty nice drop imo. I think they'll look pretty sweet once I get some wheels with a nice offset.


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