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Old 05-31-2012, 10:46 AM
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the 2nd one is close but I already have the adjustment sleeve its just for a 2.5" spring and that is not what the progress tech springs are (havent measured but probably like 60mm-70mm

I am actually thinking of getting another set of bilsteins, since I will probably keep this set up for some time, and just use the ones they send to modify.....not my preference but it will work.
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Yeah it sucks, just need to stick it out for now. On another note I've been trying to make it over to your place so Mike and show me what to solder on the circuit bored that causes the AC to go out or jujst blow out hot air. I think mine is starting to do it as well. Sometimes when I'm done at the gym all I want is to feel the cold air from my AC but it won't come on lol. Once I start driving though after a few minutes it'll come on.
It seems to be an easy fix, Mike should be able to knock it out pretty quick.
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
the 2nd one is close but I already have the adjustment sleeve its just for a 2.5" spring and that is not what the progress tech springs are (havent measured but probably like 60mm-70mm

I am actually thinking of getting another set of bilsteins, since I will probably keep this set up for some time, and just use the ones they send to modify.....not my preference but it will work.
I have 2.5" springs you can try yo.
Old 05-31-2012, 12:16 PM
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you gave them to me already (10k and 8k) too stiff for my blood :p

I really like the idea of progressive edit:springs, its hard to compare them but my butt dyno says they work like a freaking champ

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Old 05-31-2012, 12:22 PM
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You tried them already?
Old 05-31-2012, 12:49 PM
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no, but from what I have read and heard 10k would be a bitch

I like how the progressive rate springs feel, they are soft for cruising but when you put some latteral g's on it they perform quite nicely
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damnit I meant springs up above...ugh
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Stiff springs in my experience aren't like people portray them. Maybe I've just had cheap Chinese stuff springs though

When something is good at everything it isn't great at anything "usually"
Old 05-31-2012, 01:03 PM
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true, but in my expierence the set up works great and I dont really "track" my car...not anywhere legal anyway

maybe I will throw then on and see what its like...after all the SARX suspension mods recently I can probably do in the an hour....lmao
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Won't hurt to try
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Ok I installed the rear carbing bar last night. where it mounts the exhaust pipe going to the rear muffler section sits right on top of it. The vibrations were grinding my teeth. So when I got off work early I dropped by a muffler shop and had them raise the hanger up .5" and vibration is gone. Maybe its the placebo effect but the rear chasis does seem stiffer...

Oh and I am making a vow to NOT buy any car parts next month...lol
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I plan on installing my new springs and rear lower bushings this weekend and possibly my new cooler and fan if I get it in time. If anyone stops by please feel free to bring a poor starving man some bacon wrapped jalepenos
When Saturday ? Im down! I wanna change my oil and install the heders
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Of course if there time
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Originally Posted by i3oots
Trying to sell My GF's 8 because it's too much financial stress on me since I cosigned for it like a dumbass and don't want the repo to go on my credit. So now I'm paying for both our car payments and insurance. We don't have enough to pay for the difference of what it's worth and what's left on the loan and I know no one will want to buy it for what's left on the loan. Any suggestions? Maybe I'll go to Mexico and "accidentally" leave the keys in the ignition lol.
mods? Good rims/tires? Turbo? I can take the 8 and leave there Lol
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
Ok I installed the rear carbing bar last night. where it mounts the exhaust pipe going to the rear muffler section sits right on top of it. The vibrations were grinding my teeth. So when I got off work early I dropped by a muffler shop and had them raise the hanger up .5" and vibration is gone. Maybe its the placebo effect but the rear chasis does seem stiffer...

Oh and I am making a vow to NOT buy any car parts next month...lol
lol i said the same thing since i have my 8 but i fail lol anyway good Luck!
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Originally Posted by Hector Castillo
When Saturday ? Im down! I wanna change my oil and install the heders
Come around 10AM, we can start early before it gets crazy hot.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Come around 10AM, we can start early before it gets crazy hot.

cool ill be there..
Old 06-01-2012, 05:29 PM
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May head to Biff Buzby's for their cruise night tonight for a beer, burger and bs. Anyone interested?
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Originally Posted by iMotoPilot
May head to Biff Buzby's for their cruise night tonight for a beer, burger and bs. Anyone interested?
Too late of notice for me, I was napping

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cool ill be there..
Word.
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I'm most likely going to head down there sometime during midday...

Hopefully I get there at the exact moment the BBQ gets fired up.
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9K and SARX. Featured on rotary fan page

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Pretty awesome tech:

http://www.racer.com/mazda-announces...rticle/243957/

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I wonder if it will keep all those ricer colors.


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