Actaeon

Hello,

I've done some searches, but not much comes up under "Racing Beat Springs". Does anyone have pictures of the .5" drop? I found plenty of H&R and Tein, but nothing of the RBs. I have done some research for springs on this forum using the search tool, and I think I like the RB setup for the slightly stiffer spring rate (but not too harsh), and slightly lowered drop, but I've yet to actually see it installed on a car.

If it makes any difference, if the drop looks good (don't want anything too low/slammed, but not to close to stock either), I plan on getting the RB springs with Koni shocks. That paired with the RB Front and Rear Sways, I assume should give me much less body roll, sharper turn in, and response. Comments on this setup? The car is mainly a daily driver, and will be autocrossed for fun.

I thought I read somewhere that the Konis also drop the car by a little bit, along with whatever drop the springs give, is that correct?

Thanks in advance.

Actaeon

Anyone?

lesper4

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look under my name i have pictures. i have a thread some where in here i made for it as well. but check the gallery as well. i also just posted in the calling all velocity reds.

Cody Red

you can't really tell the difference since it doesn't have much of a drop. (.5" drop in front and rear)

Jedi54

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this is your new favorite thread: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/spring-rates-other-basic-suspension-info-79096/

NgoRX8

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0.5" drop is very conservative, most won't even know it's dropped.

ac3mastuh

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yeah, you'd probably get more drop by having too much stuff in your trunk...

but seriously .5 in of drop is hardly noticeable

Jedi54

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I got more of a drop out of my car by installing subwoofers. Now with the S-Techs in the rear...

ac3mastuh

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^ O is that what it was, I thought you had a body in there...

Jedi54

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ssshhhh, people will start to question why Xdeedubbx hasn't been posting lately.

I have NO idea where he is or what happened to him.

ac3mastuh

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Is this all you do at work? Make cover up stories for the mysterious disappearances of various rx-8 club members?

Jedi54

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note to self: Google "Missoula, MT".

ac3mastuh

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hehehe....im not that hard to find in a town of about 65,000

come and get me!

Jedi54

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Can I bring my friend "Mr. Benelli" ?

Actaeon

Thank you all. I am at the office right now, but will check them out when I can.

DOMINION

See what happens when someone gets there car in a mag lol

Jedi54

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yeah, it should have been MY car!!! J./K.


Actoen: any luck with the springs? Did you check out that link I posted?

Actaeon

Yes, thank you for the link! Provides a great amount of information for spring rates and drops.

I think I'll still go with the Racing Beat setup. I am fine with the stock ride height, so I don't need a huge drop.

I'm afraid with the car too low, I could scrape the front a bit more than I'd like.

Thank again, I appreciate it.

HCTR154

The RB springs in combination with the Koni's and sway bars are a very nice set up. You'll be very happy. I have a neighbor back home who has this, along with some nice Enkei wheels and he is delighted with his car. Are you out there Razerback???