andrewhacquoil

Hey guys/gals, How much would it cost to lower a s6 RX7 a few inches. I have just put some 18s on my car and it seems to ride too high now. Has anyone done this. Thanks
Andrew

S5 RX-7

you can probaly get a second hand set coil overs for arond $1600

jeffrored92

Some threads in the 3rd gen forum suggest that a set of lowering springs will do the trick and not damage the stock shockies.

Tein S-Tech springs got a good write up, as did some others, but can't remember them. I'm planning on getting some Teins in the near future. They would probably set you back around $400-$500 and there are plenty of DIY install instructions on the web.

I got a quote from pedders a while back for a sports ryder kit which consisted of 4 springs, and 4 gas shockies for around $1550 fitted.

DaiOni

nah, if you're lowering the spings by a couple of inches, there's going to be, at the very least, a reduction in shock life. Also increases the chances of increased and/or irregular tread wear. In the long term, doing it cheaper may well cost more than doing it right the first time.

If you have to do it cheaply - don't drop it too far

jeffrored92

Mmm there are many differing opinions on whether or not aftermarket springs will alter the life of a stock FD shocky........check out this thread for some info suggesting it's OK.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ring+FD+howard

It sounds like with many cars changing the springs can cause premature wear of the shocks, as the two have to be engineered together. I gathered from the above thread that FD shocks were overdamped for most aftermarket springs, but definately for those mentioned in the thread (eibach, tein s tech, tein h tech).

That said, here is what I would do. If I was keeping the stock look (ie stock rims) I'd go for springs, as it's cheap. IF it leads to premature wear of your shocks, then you can get some new shocks or coilovers when the stock shocks wear out. Springs are cheap. This is what I'm going to be doing.

BUT if I was dropping the car on 18" rims, I'd go for adjustable coilovers, so I can tailor the ride height to suit the rims/tyres. It seems common for lowered FD's on aftermarket rims to have rubbing issues where the tyre rubs on the fender/fender liner while turning or going over bumbs.

andrewhacquoil

Yeah thanks for the responses on this. I was thinking of just getting some springs because I can get some springs from pedders installed for about $500, however I have to find out what model they are etc an will go from there. I don't want anything to cost too much later on by being a tight *** for a start.
Will keep you updated.
Thanks