R3 Bilstein Shocks
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R3 Bilstein Shocks
Are the Bilstein shocks on the R3 the same at the ones offered with the PSS9s?
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...+Coil-Over+Kit
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...+Coil-Over+Kit
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When I was talking to the guy at Fat Cat he hinted that the R3 dampeners are not exactly the same as the HD's externally. I guess they are harder to rebuild, something about a sealed or pressed top. Of course he wants me to send him my set up for him to play with a re-valve job on.
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Bilstein's in S2's (R3) are not the same as S1 Bilstein's (40th and Shinka.)
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When I say not the same...I mean by Mazda Part Number, which is physically stamped into the OEM Bilstein Shocks by Bilstein.
In other words Mazda does not recognizes their RX-8 Bilsteins as the same for each Series, just like there are as many if not more (12 different Mazda shocks) for the NC MX-5....when aftermarket says there is only one or two from each brand.
What is the difference, mainly in shock valve and spring rates.
Now will these R3's on eBay fit, I really cant see why not.
Apart from the shocks and springs ..these are the only parts in Series 2 which are different by Mazda Part Number to S1...which are supplied with your eBay set.
TEAM has had experience with these from memory and would confirm if they fit, sorry I cant remember, but I think they will?
In other words Mazda does not recognizes their RX-8 Bilsteins as the same for each Series, just like there are as many if not more (12 different Mazda shocks) for the NC MX-5....when aftermarket says there is only one or two from each brand.
What is the difference, mainly in shock valve and spring rates.
Now will these R3's on eBay fit, I really cant see why not.
Apart from the shocks and springs ..these are the only parts in Series 2 which are different by Mazda Part Number to S1...which are supplied with your eBay set.
TEAM has had experience with these from memory and would confirm if they fit, sorry I cant remember, but I think they will?
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