well i was wondering, if i were to lower the rx8 to an extent where i have to go over speed bumps at an angle or a dip what would happen if it still "touched" the car? is there some kind of suspension for the rx8 that could be adjustable, like changing the ride height, like for example hydraulics? but without sacrificing control and performance of the rx8?

 

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coilovers!

 

ic that they are adjustable, but how are they adjustable? do u have to adjust them by hand before you go driving at certain places with dips or steep roads? or can u adjust them through switches in the car? cause thats what im really looking for

 

such as hydraulics, but i heard that its not such a good idea because it will result in poor handling and performance. but like those exotic cars such as lambos they have sensors that will automatically adjust the ride height. i just want the one like that except only with buttons or switches, not sensors, because they will turn out to be expensive nor do i want to get under my car and adjust them every time.

 

maybe such as this one (been doing some reasearch) am i right?




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only damper settings are electronically adjustable, ride height is done manually, but it is a very simple process. just look it up.

 

its not that hard to change the ride height of coilovers...just make sure to make the wheel gap about.75 inches warren lol

 

i have 16 way adjustable coilovers on my 8 and i only scrap goin up driveways or
speed bumps i lov the coilovers i wouldnt go anyother way but thats just me some ppl dont like it but yes u can adjust them but its by hand which is a pain but my damping force is on the hardest setting to so it doesnt bounce and my tires r 225 45 18 and to give u the idea of my drop iam about 2in from the ground once i get some pics done from this guy ull see the drop

 

Owning several cars with hydraulics(59 and 63 Impala) and airbags (64 Impala SS vert, fleetwood lac), I can say you dont want it on the rx8. I am running 155/70/13 tires on all of em, and even with that huge sidewall its not an ideal ride. It can be done, but its a ton of work...my 59 rides better than stock, but it wasnt cheap. When you alter anything on the suspension, it will change it drastically. Go around the bumps....trust me.

 

Im not sure about your area but Im going to re-adjust it back to stock height. Why ? Cuz NYC roads are "fuxking garbage".

Im just like what maybe 0.25" lower than stock, it has been like this for a while. yesterday, I ran over a bump, my front bumper touched the floor and side marker area snap off. I put it back the way it was with some glue but still ...