does anybody make a spring for the fd that doesn't lower the car?
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does anybody make a spring for the fd that doesn't lower the car?
i swear i'm gonna be the only guy to ever buy a set of coilovers for the sole purpose of raising the car if i don't find some...
the rsr race or ti2000 springs say they only dro like .8" front and .6" rear.
is that about as close as i'm gonna get? the car came with eibach (black) springs on it, but i really don't like how low it is...it's afraid of speed bumps
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the rsr race or ti2000 springs say they only dro like .8" front and .6" rear.
is that about as close as i'm gonna get? the car came with eibach (black) springs on it, but i really don't like how low it is...it's afraid of speed bumps
thanks
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Does it have Koni yellow shocks? Those shocks have 3 positions for the spring perches. You might be able to raise it up by adjusting the position of the spring perches on the shocks.
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na, it's got tokicos.
i guess the car itself isn't that low, but the body kit hangs down and the radiator sets lower than i'd like. so about stock ride height is good for me.
i guess i could sell the eibach/tokico combo and ease the financial pain of the coilovers...
i guess the car itself isn't that low, but the body kit hangs down and the radiator sets lower than i'd like. so about stock ride height is good for me.
i guess i could sell the eibach/tokico combo and ease the financial pain of the coilovers...
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The Tokicos generally make the car ride a bit lower than stock shocks or Konis from what I have seen. If you had contacted me a day ago, I would have had a perfect spring for you - the old PFS springs. They are already sold now. 3/4 of an inch drop max. IIRC, the HKS springs also have a minimal drop.
stock springs will also do the trick... DamonB uses stock springs
stock springs will also do the trick... DamonB uses stock springs
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if i do end up with the coilovers, anyone have an opinion on the tein ss? they're like $925...cheap enough.
major concern is can i install them and have hte car at stock ride height, or is the top setting still lower than stock?
and 2.. they any good with the spring rates and overall quality?
this is basically a commuter car, but commuter for me is kind of a relative definition...it'll definately see track time.
sorry about the noob questions...i'm more of an engine/ems guy than suspension...i've got a lot to learn in this department.
major concern is can i install them and have hte car at stock ride height, or is the top setting still lower than stock?
and 2.. they any good with the spring rates and overall quality?
this is basically a commuter car, but commuter for me is kind of a relative definition...it'll definately see track time.
sorry about the noob questions...i'm more of an engine/ems guy than suspension...i've got a lot to learn in this department.
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Racing Beat springs have a slight drop and only like 5% stiffer, which is basicaly not butt dyno noticable. HKS SF5 would have been good but I don't think they make them for the 3rd gen (anymore?). http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda3.htm
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.4"?
everywhere else says the race springs are .8"
did you get that figure from the spec sheet, or by measuring?
if they are REALLY only .4", i'll probably hit it up.
everywhere else says the race springs are .8"
did you get that figure from the spec sheet, or by measuring?
if they are REALLY only .4", i'll probably hit it up.
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
i swear i'm gonna be the only guy to ever buy a set of coilovers for the sole purpose of raising the car if i don't find some...
thanks
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http://rs-r.com/products/suspension/race_springs.php
This is where you can get info on the RACE SPRING. THe Downspring will lower more than the racespring.
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This is where you can get info on the RACE SPRING. THe Downspring will lower more than the racespring.
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eh what the hell...
if they don't raise the car back up, i only lost $200 minus whatever i can sell 10 mile old springs off for.
if i don't like the coilovers on the other hand, i just lost a lot more.
if they don't raise the car back up, i only lost $200 minus whatever i can sell 10 mile old springs off for.
if i don't like the coilovers on the other hand, i just lost a lot more.
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