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Old 11-29-2009 | 08:24 PM
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Looking for stock rx8 springs to purchase

Hey guys,

i got an '05 RX8 and lowered it when i got my rims and tires a while back. but after riding with the suspension kit on i don't like how im always rubbing on my back tires. idk why but my back ride height is much lower then my front and when i have anything in the back that weights more then like 40 lbs i rub.

so until i get a coil over kit to be able to adjust the ride height i want to go back to the stock suspension. only problem is that i don't have my stock suspension anymore wanted to see if anybody on here would know of anyplace where i could buy a set of springs with out having to pay an arm and a leg or if anybody on here had there old set lying around and wouldn't mind selling them.

Thanks Guys!


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Old 11-29-2009 | 08:31 PM
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You really should put down your location to save on shipping. You appear to be in the Phoenix/Gilbert area.
I'm sure that there is someone around that will have some available.
Old 11-30-2009 | 03:03 PM
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Old 11-30-2009 | 03:41 PM
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I gotta full set.
$35.00 + shipping.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/f-s-various-stuff-163778/
Old 11-30-2009 | 04:15 PM
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I gotta full set.
$34.99 + shipping.
Old 11-30-2009 | 10:47 PM
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thanks all you guys for the responses, and i guess im up for either "ross dawg" or "mazufer"springs. ill pay one of you $35 + the shipping. would just like to know how much shipping would be from where you both are located to my location in gilbert, az?? if you guys could get that figure, if its not to much to ask then i would probably go for the cheapest not gunna lie. haha

but let me know, thanks again guys!


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Old 12-01-2009 | 07:50 PM
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Haha sorry man, I was just messin with Mazurfer

I do have my stock springs but i plan on keeping them for when i go back to stock (if I ever sold the car)

PM Mazurfer he's a good guy
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:16 PM
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To the OP.........what is your zip?
I'll have to weigh them and let you know!
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:34 PM
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my zip code is 85233 in gilbert, az




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Old 12-01-2009 | 08:45 PM
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hahaha i just noticed your comment ross dawg lol thanks anyways, did think your one cent under $35 was wierd but i was like whatever. jerk hahaha :


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Old 12-01-2009 | 09:00 PM
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What springs do you have? I'll trade you
Old 12-01-2009 | 09:19 PM
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never been a fan of red lips wheels, but it turns out to be pretty good on white 8s! nice choice!
good luck finding the springs
Old 12-02-2009 | 10:01 AM
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to ZACH LEGAND i have an eibach spring set, but i want to hold on to them and then put them back on once i get a coilover kit. for some reason like i said before my rear hieght is almost an inch lower then my front so i hat the way it looks and rubs.

and to DEZAU thanks for the complement i think it came out really good also. ill have more pictures up as i start getting new thing added on. so next few months ill start adding stuff.


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Old 12-02-2009 | 10:19 AM
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DUDE! I have a set here in PHX. I'm in Ahwatukee. Come and get them for $20.00
I guess your not aware of the local Mazda RX8 community. We have everything here in PHX.

PM me.
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Originally Posted by REAL_SPEED723
...for some reason like i said before my rear hieght is almost an inch lower then my front so i hat the way it looks and rubs...
You didn't preload the fronts.
Old 12-02-2009 | 03:55 PM
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ahhhhhhh.... what is pre loading the front??


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Old 12-02-2009 | 04:23 PM
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What size/offset are your rear wheels. Tire size?
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ahhhhhhh.... what is pre loading the front??
1. Jack up the front, enough to easily access the front upper A-arm bolts.
2. Break loose the two 14mm bolts and keep them loose but still attached.
3. Put the car down on the ground. You are now looking at your new ride height. Maybe move the car forward and backwards a bit to make sure things are settled.
4. Rotate wheel all the way to the left, this exposes 2 of those bolts for pretty easy access. Tighten them well (60-70 ft/lbs of torque).
5. Rotate wheel the other way and tighten the other two.

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DUDE! I have a set here in PHX. I'm in Ahwatukee. Come and get them for $20.00
I guess your not aware of the local Mazda RX8 community. We have everything here in PHX.

PM me.
Yeah, you should PM Erick. He's local and it would be a lot easier. I'd still sell/send them, but if you don't get it worked out via pre-loading(so to speak), then hit up Erick. I know he can't really use his!

Mine will still be here if you need them.


I'm like ALtspace..............I'd like to know what your entire setup is because it doesn't look all that extreme.
Old 12-06-2009 | 02:27 AM
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ya there 19's all around and staggered, 10" wide in back and 9.5" in front. im just going to change them back to the stock springs and just wait till i buy coil overs to mess with my height.


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