Notices
Series I Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

opinions on stock shock/spring combo

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 08-17-2003 | 07:02 PM
  #1  
r0tor's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,754
Likes: 1
From: PA
opinions on stock shock/spring combo

I'm a big fan of the twisties and flung my 8 around some turns the other day... my impressions...

I'm not exactly overly thrilled as of now, I don't know maybe I have to give it more time.

It seems that the shocks are to soft in the bound settings or we have some weird progressive spring rates. When you enter a turn, you turn the wheel in, then it feels like the car squats down suddenly with a large amount of body roll and the suspension travel seems to change the camber enough to make you have to reposition the wheel. It's a feeling that really surprised me the first time and thought it was a bump in the road or something - but it happened in other turns (unless its all a coincidence). Our 6 and my old PGT feels much more secure because it squats at a much more linear and controlled rate. I know they made some sacrifices for ride comfort - but I think I almost prefer the handling of the 6 at this point.

However, once the car plants itself it feels damn good and on the money. I think there needs to be some inprovement on the transition to that point though.

Anyone else get this impression?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hunterkelley24
Series I Engine Tuning Forum
14
06-14-2022 09:32 AM
New_Mazda_Guy
NW RX-8 Forum
14
09-19-2019 12:20 PM
fourwhls
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
7
02-20-2019 06:16 PM
Digitz0070
Series I Exterior Appearance and Body Kits
6
10-07-2015 01:43 PM
duworm
Series I Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
1
10-01-2015 05:57 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: opinions on stock shock/spring combo



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:03 AM.