trustbuddy

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If i do get swaybars, they'll be Progress.
I really like the stock ride and height of the 8 and would like to keep it that way.
I just want to know if getting upgraded swaybars is worth the money.

HCTR154

The stock shocks are pretty much gone at 50,000 miles, so if you are approaching that, I would upgrade. Otherwise, just add the sway bars. You'll be happy you did.

trustbuddy

iTrader: (3)

thank you.
stockers gone at 50k, huh...? Interesting...
I have about 30k right now.
I guess next year, I'll be getting springs and shock as well.

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

mine's at 70k and they feel far from 'gone'

it's highly dependent on the type of roads you drive on, if you do mostly smooth highway cruising, it'll last a lot longer than those that drive through pothole-filled city streets everyday.

trustbuddy

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yeah, but it's a good excuse to change parts sooner.

chetrickerman

unless you have a wife or a girlfriend, you shouldnt need an excuse to buy mods

trustbuddy

iTrader: (3)

wife, no. girlfriend, yes. LOL

btw, if i do get springs and shocks- i was thinking of going with mazdaspeed.

mazdaspeed springs & shocks+ progress swaybars= good?

chetrickerman

there are so many spring options to go with that you have to decide on your own which you want.

but im going with the progress tech sways cause i will be tracking alot, so you cant go wrong with them

DarkBrew

I'm putting in Racing Beat springs, swaybars and links with Tokico D-spec shocks because I'm not looking to lower the car much, I want to keep a relatively smooth ride for the kids and I still be able to hit the track. I think that this will be a good compromise.

Edit: 81000km (50K miles+) and my rear shocks are gone.

Astral

I do mostly highway, and at 40K, I could feel the shocks not react as quickly as they used to. Maybe they don't feel like they are "gone" to you, but if you drive a newer RX-8, I bet you'd notice quite a difference (@ 70K).