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Old 08-25-2006 | 11:32 PM
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Aggresive drop

I did a real quick search and didn't seem to find anything, but I'm wanting to lower the RX a little bit... well maybe more than a little bit. I don't want to slam it like a Civic, so don't get me wrong. I've seen the Tein S Techs, but I was wanting something a little more aggressive. I plan on keeping the stock wheels, so I'm not really worried about rubbing issues with bigger wheels. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Old 08-25-2006 | 11:45 PM
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sprint springs are your friend, or the the h&Rs'
Old 08-26-2006 | 12:06 AM
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i went with the mazdaspeed springs and shocks, and am very happy, the drop is only about 1" but anything lower (to me) would be too much.

This is a conservative/moderate drop.... it makes my ride look PERFECT, i still have to be semi-careful driving around parking lots and ****.
Old 08-26-2006 | 12:17 AM
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Sounds good, I guess, I would like an aggressive drop because I usually add a kit, or some type of lip and sideskirts to my cars, but this one I don't plan to do any bling mods. So far, I'm just concerned with handling and a little bit more power.
Old 08-26-2006 | 01:16 AM
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Old 08-26-2006 | 02:52 AM
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Stock 'Sport' Suspension RX-8: 156/113 (F/R)
Mazdaspeed: 280/190 - Drop = ?
Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"
Tein H-Tech: 179/129 - Drop = 1.0"/0.3"
Tanabe GF: 179/146 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Tanabe NF: 162/112 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Racing Beat: 187/136 - Drop = 0.5"/0.5"
Eibach: 180/130 (progressive) - Drop = 1.2"/1.2"
H&R: 195/141 (progressive) - Drop = 1.0"/1.0"


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Old 08-26-2006 | 03:30 AM
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i have sprints heres my thread with pics https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/just-some-pics-96114/

its actually tucking tire now finally settled, i take new pics soon.

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Old 08-26-2006 | 06:32 AM
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H@R makes a good spring. I had em on my civic for 2 years and they were great!
Old 08-26-2006 | 08:33 AM
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Ha, I think all civics ride good on any drop spring as long as the springs are not cut.
Old 08-28-2006 | 10:19 AM
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Note: The H&R drop is at least 2 inches. They only claim a conservative 1" which is way understated. It is the lowest drop of all springs I have seen on any RX-8.
Old 08-28-2006 | 10:28 AM
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its funny that he compared a slammed drop to that of a civic..haha
Old 08-28-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by toxin440
i went with the mazdaspeed springs and shocks, and am very happy, the drop is only about 1" but anything lower (to me) would be too much.

This is a conservative/moderate drop.... it makes my ride look PERFECT, i still have to be semi-careful driving around parking lots and ****.
Toxin do you have any side & quarter shots of your 8 after the MS suspension install? I have mine on order and am looking to get them installed Thur. That'd be great if I could see some pictures of your 8
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another pic of the sprints
Old 08-28-2006 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by iridearocket
Note: The H&R drop is at least 2 inches. They only claim a conservative 1" which is way understated. It is the lowest drop of all springs I have seen on any RX-8.
anyone got pics of the h&r springs
Old 08-28-2006 | 03:20 PM
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is money any object? sounds like your well off.... air ride... my friend.... air ride.
Old 08-28-2006 | 03:22 PM
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to clearify.... they are air bags where springs go and they can be lowered by a control where you install it. so you can adjust while in a parking lot or somthing. but ya you can pretty much put your car on its axles if you wanted..... or jack it up beyond stock height (not that you want to)
Old 08-28-2006 | 03:23 PM
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if you dont know about it PM me
Old 08-29-2006 | 12:49 AM
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damn mike your 8 went down alot.but be prepared to order a set of shocks in yr
Old 08-29-2006 | 10:15 AM
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is money any object? sounds like your well off.... air ride... my friend.... air ride.
haha... if this was meant for me.. then yes, money is an object. I'm not struggling, but I'm not in the position to drop bank either. Air ride is an idea, but I would never adjust the height... well, I don't think I would. I would just like a very noticeable drop... and again... not slammed like a Civic.
Old 08-30-2006 | 01:02 PM
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I lied... I just saw a car that is lower: the white one above. The H&R's are fractionally higher than that... I have pics but can't figure out how to attach them to the forum posting...
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