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see that wasnt so hard was it. the web site that I found the info on had pretty genaric info. all you had to do from the start was point that out rather then make a big deal out of it.
you keep saying that i want to be top dog, or god...... please show me when I ever said that. you just dont get it do you. these threads are simply a place for EVERYONE to put the info that they know about a product IN THE SAME PLACE. i never claimed I knew everything, nor did I ever claim any of this info was not searchable on the internet... as I have said over and over and over to you. it is simply a place that you can find all the info IN THE SAME PLACE.
with that said, thank you for your contribution.
you keep saying that i want to be top dog, or god...... please show me when I ever said that. you just dont get it do you. these threads are simply a place for EVERYONE to put the info that they know about a product IN THE SAME PLACE. i never claimed I knew everything, nor did I ever claim any of this info was not searchable on the internet... as I have said over and over and over to you. it is simply a place that you can find all the info IN THE SAME PLACE.
with that said, thank you for your contribution.
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thank you, I thought 1.8 in the rear and only 1.2 in the front was a little odd. I wonder how what ever web site I found that on got those numbers??
sway bar post would be a little more difficult. I know I would have to use wall thickness, and Diamiter. I belive some are also making them shorter or longer by a bit..... i will look into that.
sway bar post would be a little more difficult. I know I would have to use wall thickness, and Diamiter. I belive some are also making them shorter or longer by a bit..... i will look into that.
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According to http://www.dpeweb.com/ProductDetails...3&vehicleID=58 drop for Tein H-Tech: Front = 1.0" Rear= 0.3" and their cost is $168.00.
#31
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QUALIFIED-JAPANESE-PARTS These guys on ebay charge $45 shipping & insurance for most of their stuff.
Tein S Tech - $150 includes shipping & insurance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...spagenameZWD1V
Tanabe GF - $240 includes shipping & insurance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TANAB...9081QQtcZphoto
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Tein S Tech - $150 includes shipping & insurance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...spagenameZWD1V
Tanabe GF - $240 includes shipping & insurance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TANAB...9081QQtcZphoto
- Cesar -
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I'm taking the plunge and ordering the Tein S Tech.
The reason I'm going with the Tein S Tech is because of the drops.
Front is 1.3" Rear is .7"
I have the stock springs now, and it looks like I lowered the rear because of the the speaker box and amp. If I get these, hopefully it will even it out a bit.
If anyone sees any reason why my RX8 and the Tein S Tech should not be joined together in holy suspension, speak now or forever hold your peace.
- Cesar -
The reason I'm going with the Tein S Tech is because of the drops.
Front is 1.3" Rear is .7"
I have the stock springs now, and it looks like I lowered the rear because of the the speaker box and amp. If I get these, hopefully it will even it out a bit.
If anyone sees any reason why my RX8 and the Tein S Tech should not be joined together in holy suspension, speak now or forever hold your peace.
- Cesar -
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Tanabe GF - $240 includes shipping & insurance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TANAB...9081QQtcZphoto
- Cesar -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TANAB...9081QQtcZphoto
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Originally Posted by speeddemon32
Cesar, DO IT!!!!
Grinn. do you have a link for that so I can post it?
Grinn. do you have a link for that so I can post it?
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And here's the link for the DPE Tanabe.
GF210 - $170
http://www.dpeweb.com/ProductDetails...2&vehicleID=58
NF210 - $160
http://www.dpeweb.com/ProductDetails...3&vehicleID=58
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Last edited by FastRX8; 05-31-2006 at 12:01 PM. Reason: corrected links.
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thanks cesar, but that link is already up there. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
nominal fee huh...... well, if you can convince Keith to come help, maybe you could just order us up some pizza and some beer and we can make a night out of it.
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nominal fee huh...... well, if you can convince Keith to come help, maybe you could just order us up some pizza and some beer and we can make a night out of it.
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Originally Posted by speeddemon32
thanks cesar, but that link is already up there. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
nominal fee huh...... well, if you can convince Keith to come help, maybe you could just order us up some pizza and some beer and we can make a night out of it.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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nominal fee huh...... well, if you can convince Keith to come help, maybe you could just order us up some pizza and some beer and we can make a night out of it.
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Pizza and beer it is
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Big Thanks to Speeddemon32 and Kwescott!
I asked Speeddemon32 and Kwescott for help to install the springs this week if possible since I may be able to make use of them this weekend.
Anyways, long story short...
The only night they could do it was Tuesday, but I had to be somewhere and couldn't help. Well, they took my car and did all the work.
I bought the pizza and beer, and they did everything else.
I only drove to work this morning, and it's 90% highway so I haven't really felt a big difference yet. I did take a couple of right turns at about 30mph and it felt really solid.
Like I said, this weekend I'll put it to the test.
- Cesar -
I asked Speeddemon32 and Kwescott for help to install the springs this week if possible since I may be able to make use of them this weekend.
Anyways, long story short...
The only night they could do it was Tuesday, but I had to be somewhere and couldn't help. Well, they took my car and did all the work.
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I only drove to work this morning, and it's 90% highway so I haven't really felt a big difference yet. I did take a couple of right turns at about 30mph and it felt really solid.
Like I said, this weekend I'll put it to the test.
- Cesar -
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no prob bob.
hope you enjoy them.![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
oh yeah, and dont forget.... not only did you buy pizza and beer, you also baught a new set of spring collapsers cause mine took a crap right in the middle of the first spring removal.
hope you enjoy them.
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oh yeah, and dont forget.... not only did you buy pizza and beer, you also baught a new set of spring collapsers cause mine took a crap right in the middle of the first spring removal.
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Originally Posted by speeddemon32
made a flywheel and pulley thread, time for a spring thread
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the rate is how much pressure ("weight") is needed to compress the spring one inch. So, a stiffer spring would have a higher weight needed to compress it...a softer spring would require less force....hope that helps you.
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Stupid question, but...in the future at some point, I would like to swap out my stock shocks/springs, and would like to know what is comparable to Mazdaspeed, as far as performance and feel (ie, any aftermarket items that just get name brand to Mazdaspeed - MS6 has this, based on what I have read)? Based on what I have found out, the combine cost for parts alone is roughly $600.
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tein s. tech springs should be closest in feel to MS springs:
MS
front drop: 0.8
rear drop: 0.8
total drop: 1.6
front lbs./in.: 280
front increase: 79%
rear lbs./in.: 190
rear increase: 68%
total lbs./in.: 470
Tein
front drop: 1.4
rear drop: 0.7
total drop: 2.1
front lbs./in.: 207
front increase: 33%
rear lbs./in.: 145
rear increase: 28%
total lbs./in.: 352
MS
front drop: 0.8
rear drop: 0.8
total drop: 1.6
front lbs./in.: 280
front increase: 79%
rear lbs./in.: 190
rear increase: 68%
total lbs./in.: 470
Tein
front drop: 1.4
rear drop: 0.7
total drop: 2.1
front lbs./in.: 207
front increase: 33%
rear lbs./in.: 145
rear increase: 28%
total lbs./in.: 352
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Exactly!
a 300 pound spring mean that if 300 pounds is applied to it, it would collaps one inch. 600 would be 2 inces. and so on.
a progressive spring is a little differant. let say 300 for the first inch, and additional 350 for the second inch, and additional 450 for the 3rd inch.... you get the hint.
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EDIT: wow I was a little late on that reply.
a 300 pound spring mean that if 300 pounds is applied to it, it would collaps one inch. 600 would be 2 inces. and so on.
a progressive spring is a little differant. let say 300 for the first inch, and additional 350 for the second inch, and additional 450 for the 3rd inch.... you get the hint.
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EDIT: wow I was a little late on that reply.
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