Finally thinking about modding my 2009 rx8 r3. Trying to figure out what the best coilover option is best. I am looking for a coilover thats for show and for performance(I don't wanna loose any of the handling that I have now).
Any help would be appreciated.

 

Stance coils. Get them from <thmotorsports.com>. They have a profile on here as well, so they can answer all your questions and make more recommendations.

 

I'm also going coilovers this year on my R3,so I bought a set of Tein flex with the EDFC unit for $950 off a guy from this forum. I do know I'll get a little drop in the rear maybe 1" and 1 1/2" up front which is fine for now!!!!!!.(more for track days)
There is just tons of info regarding coilovers here,but it's up to you to decide there purpose. If it's just a drop you want you'll only need springs and can save some money. I'll post some before and after pics in a couple of weeks,my 8 is still in hibernation

 

+ 1 on the Stance Coilovers, that's what im going to get for my R3

 

I went with Bilstein PSS9s. Kster has Ohlins on his R3.

 

+1 HKS HiperMax , I loved it

 

Ive got a 2005 RX8 and i was wondering what are good coilovers to lower it without rubbing,cutting or rolling.

 

+1 as well.

OP and anyone else with a Series II: do NOT get cheap *** coilovers, you'll end up with a worse suspension than you started with.
Plenty of craptastic coilovers out there so choose wisely...

 

Definitely no cheap coilovers. I read somewhere (I think in the RX-8 book) that the RX-8 comes with monotube dampers. Mazda went to the trouble and expense of putting pretty good dampers on the car to begin with. In addition, I've read about how most aftermarket dampers don't have the same quality standards as OEM ones, with dampers not being properly matched to each other within reasonable tolerances. I plan to get some good use out of my OEM springs and dampers (I did Racing Beat anti-roll bars with front end links to reduce body roll--it also sharped steering response nicely), and when it's time for coilovers, I'm going with either Fat Cat (most likely) or Ohlins Road & Track.

 

This, unless you actually want it for show and not performance. The R3 already has bilsteins on it. The PSS9 kits are also supposed to be pretty good.

 

KW V3, that's what I put on my car for street/track and so far I'm pretty happy with them. The ride's a bit firmer than stock, but not uncomfortable at all.


This has nothing to do with the coilovers and everything to do with the wheels and tires. You can lower the car a lot if your offset is fairly close to stock and your wheels and tires aren't hugely wide, but if you're into the whole low offset thing, then it's a whole different ball game.

 

Well put M8..

I get somewhat tired when 'other forum experts' say that Mazda shocks are crap..

Well Mazda does not make shocks, but well know Japanese and German brand ARE made and tuned to Mazda's technical specs for all world markets and road conditions, yes, they are sometimes a compromise, however, every model update or series update Mazda almost always updates shocks to the latest style and design tech/standards, more recently all shocks were updated for the Series II RX-8 and NC2 Miata/MX-5, they are good set ups, very good in fact.

The MX-5, just needs better Sway Bars front and rear, put on the Series II RX-8 sways and it transforms this little beauty..

Personally I don't want a rock hard tuned suspension for my daily drive cars.

 

Check out Tanabe S-0C's for a decent price and quality product. If you want to take it to another level look into Tanabe Pro Five's. With that coilover system you can add the TEAS, which is like Tein's EDFC and you'll get more control on the dampening while you're driving.