Shockies for the 8
#1
Shockies for the 8
Hi guys , I lowered my 8 25 mil with pedders super lows . The spring rate is around 20 - 30% more than standard. I now find the car can be bouncy. Anyone know what shocks would mate well with this combo. I am running nine inch wheels with 275 rubber on the back and 8inch wheels whith 245 rubber.
Thanx in advance :p
Thanx in advance :p
#2
I just understand what you have there :o
Hard to match a shock with a particular spring, since they compression rate may be out of tune. I fear of a bouncing effect and extremely poor ride. More like having your OEM shock with the spring now. Aftermarket shock will go over 20-30% plus spring rate.... I am not sure. You need an expert for that.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ed+spring+rate
A very nice thread and you can see the coilover have a spring rate much higher than 200 pounds.
Good luck of finding one - my suggestion is to change to coil over or leave it alone
BTW - as people will bash your choice of tyre. I think it is just 10mm too big, no big deal
Enjoy
Hard to match a shock with a particular spring, since they compression rate may be out of tune. I fear of a bouncing effect and extremely poor ride. More like having your OEM shock with the spring now. Aftermarket shock will go over 20-30% plus spring rate.... I am not sure. You need an expert for that.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ed+spring+rate
A very nice thread and you can see the coilover have a spring rate much higher than 200 pounds.
Good luck of finding one - my suggestion is to change to coil over or leave it alone
BTW - as people will bash your choice of tyre. I think it is just 10mm too big, no big deal
Enjoy
#4
I suggest to call Koni up and ask for specifications of their version suitable for RX-8.
Billsteins is best for their coilover, it is on the firm side of daily drive, but track friendly.
I guess you should look at Ohlin's as well, since you are euro prone.
Tein, tannabie, JIC (track orientated), HKS and aplexi are the one for Japan. I am still leaning on the Tein although I like HKS even more since I found a source in HK (cheap cheap).
Billsteins is best for their coilover, it is on the firm side of daily drive, but track friendly.
I guess you should look at Ohlin's as well, since you are euro prone.
Tein, tannabie, JIC (track orientated), HKS and aplexi are the one for Japan. I am still leaning on the Tein although I like HKS even more since I found a source in HK (cheap cheap).
#6
cheap cheap mar. = quite cheap;
so when you hear cheap cheap cheap from me i.e. = very cheap
Good that you are not like one of those people --- I thought you only like euro parts for a Japanese car. Same as the Japanese modding the Porsches - it is not just right.
so when you hear cheap cheap cheap from me i.e. = very cheap
Good that you are not like one of those people --- I thought you only like euro parts for a Japanese car. Same as the Japanese modding the Porsches - it is not just right.
#9
I think he meant "breaking traction", as opposed to "braking traction" (oh spare me from becoming the spelling, grammar and apostrophe police of this forum )
Actually, I reckon (as a subscriber to labrat's "too wide can be too wide" theory) that it does break traction -- in the wet, around corners -- more easily than the stock 225's
Actually, I reckon (as a subscriber to labrat's "too wide can be too wide" theory) that it does break traction -- in the wet, around corners -- more easily than the stock 225's
#10
[quote=timbo] I think he meant...
OK - My usually high STAndard of SPELLING was badly DEGRADED.
Sorry, my bad.
I was specifically referring to loss of traction under power, in the dry. And I thought the too wide tyre's in the wet type of theory was if there was a sufficent sheet of water on the road to cause aquaplaning, not if it just "wet".
Cheers,
Hymee.
OK - My usually high STAndard of SPELLING was badly DEGRADED.
Sorry, my bad.
I was specifically referring to loss of traction under power, in the dry. And I thought the too wide tyre's in the wet type of theory was if there was a sufficent sheet of water on the road to cause aquaplaning, not if it just "wet".
Cheers,
Hymee.
#11
Originally Posted by Hymee
275's on the back. I bet your not braking traction too often lately
Cheers,
Hymee.
Cheers,
Hymee.
Cash is is in hand bro waiting to be CHARGED !! LOL :p :p
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