I am looking to invest in some shocks and springs for my fc. I only need them for daily driving and street use. I don't plan on slamming the car but I would like to go low enough for looks. I was looking into Tokico Illuminas 5 way adjustable. Recommendations anyone? Thanks.

 

DeaconBlue is selling KYB AGX adjustables with Eibach Pro-Kit springs for what $600:

here
and here.

I used this setup for daily driving and occasional autocross, and loved it. Eibach's description says it drops it .75 inches, but for me it seemed lower than that, it was just right (made it over speed bumps just fine, but looked good).

 

+1 on the AGX but I have Racing Beat springs on mine.
Excellent street combo.

 

i had tein s-tech's on stock front struts on my FC with AGX's in the rear to help stiffen it up a little and it was actually the best compromise between a street car and a slightly more aggresive handle than stock than any other car i have driven in. that all assuming the stock struts are in good condition they still have good dampening when lowered.

i miss them tons over my HKS hyper D coilovers, the car now feels like it needs to be on the track 100% of the time.

the polyurethane suspension bushings helped take the mush out of the stock front struts without making it a bit too stiff like some adjustables. it cornered very well and took most bumps without chattering your teeth.

 

Do you guys have picture of your set ups? I know it's asking a lot but it would be very much appreciated.

 

I highly recommend AGXs with Tanabe GF210s. I loved that setup. Prior to that I ran Illuminas with Racing Beat springs and didn't like it at all. It beat stock, but it was way too soft for me.

I've also heard AGXs with RSR Race springs are even stiffer but those springs were discontinued years ago. I can give you pics of my spring setups side by side on my 2 twin FCs if you're interested.

 

i have agxs and coupe springs in my car, it rides much better then it ever did, but I do want to go a little lower, going to put the RB perches in the car and bring the front down 3/4"

if I were driving the car everyday I would not go lower then what it is now, you can be careful and drive anywhere but you still cant help but scrape the exhaust on a bump

 

Just a heads up on that RB lowered strut mount:

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-gen-archive-72/rb-strut-mount-comparison-stock-mounts-811995/

 

don't go with tein springs. i have them and although i love the ride, getting larger wheels is a pain. and will most likely require spacers at least up front.

agx shocks are awesome though and lots of people like them.

 

to be honest 1/2" would be perfect, im nervous with the 3/4" and refuse to put coil overs in my car again, my whole set up has less then 1500 miles on it so replacing all of it is not what I want to do

 

I tokico illuminas with eibachs, they were awesome!

 

How low does racingbeat springs go? So I'm kinda leaning towards AGX struts and racingbeat springs? Anyone have a picture of this?

 

my car is obviously a convertible and on 18 rims

 

Mine is obviously a coupe and has 17" wheels...

 

here we go with the old 17s

 

Tein S.Techs and KYB AGX's!!!

 

Wow I kinda like that

 

Personally, i'm gonna' run tanabe's but that's because i got a completely brand new set for $25. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Rob is that racingbeat springs with agx struts?

 

So I've decided to go with the AGX struts. Now suggestions for the springs? Can you guys give me pros & cons about different spring and height drop?

 

If you have a turbo2 skip the tein S tech as they will rub in the front like they did on mine and others.

 

i know there are two sets of Eibach springs for the FC. there is the 5520.140 and the 5513.140 can someone clarify the difference? im looking to buy a set but none say anything about a gxl model.

 

One was for the Coupe and other is for Vert.

 

Yea can you send me a picture of your twin FCs?

 

GXL wheels = Racing Beat springs
Vert wheels = Tanabe GF210s