softer suspension suggestions

peterwolds · April 08, 2006, 03:55:35 PM

Car currently has original RZ Spec Bilstein gas dampers with lowered springs, hard setting its a bit bouncy when moving quick whats best alternative ?
Pete

McCARTHY · April 08, 2006, 04:33:21 PM

Do you know what springs you have??? The bilsteins are quite soft a far as shocks go. You could go back to standard shocks with a lowering spring but becuase the Stock shock isn\'t desgined to work with a lowering spring l shorten the life of the shock.....

peterwolds · April 08, 2006, 04:45:07 PM

Quote from: McCARTHYDo you know what springs you have??? The bilsteins are quite soft a far as shocks go. You could go back to standard shocks with a lowering spring but becuase the Stock shock isn\'t desgined to work with a lowering spring l shorten the life of the shock.....

afraid not only had car a month so still finding my way round her and adding new lights and decals so its now mine,have a pic but doesnt help from original sale leaflet,will if have time take a look tomorrow
Pete

Gord.R · April 08, 2006, 08:03:16 PM

Iv got a set of damper adjustable struts and springs..allow good ajustment for road use.. let me know if they are of interest

clive · April 08, 2006, 08:09:32 PM

Quote from: Gord.RIv got a set of damper adjustable struts and springs..allow good ajustment for road use.. let me know if they are of interest

Please don\'t tell me these are new and your Vendor selling again ?

Gord.R · April 08, 2006, 09:12:08 PM

LOL no clive these arnt ..im behaving myself after last times :spank .... these are 2nd hand items..i bought off dan for our own rx as we were unsure if we would require them.. so seeing if they of use to anyone else as we managed to get some 2nd hand Cuscos... hope this is ok clive... if it does cause a problem...let me know and ill remove posts..

Also dad told me to mention to you that he has been called away till tues down south so wont have chance to make payment for the account...again hope this is ok

Rixio · April 08, 2006, 09:35:57 PM

I have the same setup as you pete, what springs are they mine are RSR, the car is very stiff but hold really well. Its only the bumpy roads you really have problems with the smooth ones are ok. Yours looks alot higher than mine though?

peterwolds · April 08, 2006, 11:01:06 PM

Quote from: RixioI have the same setup as you pete, what springs are they mine are RSR, the car is very stiff but hold really well. Its only the bumpy roads you really have problems with the smooth ones are ok. Yours looks alot higher than mine though?

after the EVO V which i got teins put on that dropped front 30 m/m rear 23 m/m this car is even lower than EVO was - taking a look at springs tomorrow.do a fair bit of country roads to work all bumpy as hell for the most part,she certanly is stiff wish i was that stiff :evillaugh
will post tomorrow when i see what they are
Pete

clive · April 09, 2006, 10:01:03 AM

Quote from: Gord.RLOL no clive these arnt ..im behaving myself after last times :spank .... these are 2nd hand items..i bought off dan for our own rx as we were unsure if we would require them.. so seeing if they of use to anyone else as we managed to get some 2nd hand Cuscos... hope this is ok clive... if it does cause a problem...let me know and ill remove posts..

Also dad told me to mention to you that he has been called away till tues down south so wont have chance to make payment for the account...again hope this is ok

No worrys then

peterwolds · April 11, 2006, 01:44:09 PM

Quote from: Gord.RIv got a set of damper adjustable struts and springs..allow good ajustment for road use.. let me know if they are of interest

Any pics,what make and how much are you looking for
Pete

pete sparrow · April 11, 2006, 05:59:23 PM

Hi Pete
You could always buy a nice cushion to sit on,save you a fortune :rollin

If you want to sell the RZ bits after you take them off,can i have first dibs please,i\'ll keep them for spares.I love the ride they give,my back is still killing me!!!!!! :rollin
pete

Mazdarotaryparts · April 11, 2006, 06:23:50 PM

Quote from: peterwoldsCar currently has original RZ Spec Bilstein gas dampers with lowered springs, hard setting its a bit bouncy when moving quick whats best alternative ?
Pete

Hi Pete,

Not sure how much you want to spend but although not cheap cheap hit the search button at the top and put in Tein Flex kit and you will find that from the feed back we have had from customers that this fully adjustable kit seems far and away the best suspension kit available for the FD and the RX-8 that is not only very road friendly and comfortable over the bumps n pot holes of our UK roads but also very good on track.

BTW, we also supply fitting and initial set up instructions with each kit.

peterwolds · April 11, 2006, 07:09:34 PM

Quote from: pete sparrowHi Pete
You could always buy a nice cushion to sit on,save you a fortune :rollin

If you want to sell the RZ bits after you take them off,can i have first dibs please,i\'ll keep them for spares.I love the ride they give,my back is still killing me!!!!!! :rollin
pete

Hi Pete
what makes you think i am not already using a cushion am only 5\'6" :Giggle
Sure you can have 1st dibs,want to get this sorted soon as got twin apexi induction kit to go on and hard pipe (both off for polishing) and twin dump valves so ideal do all fitting at once
Pete

peterwolds · April 11, 2006, 07:11:45 PM

Quote from: ShyAuto.comHi Pete,

Not sure how much you want to spend but although not cheap cheap hit the search button at the top and put in Tein Flex kit and you will find that from the feed back we have had from customers that this fully adjustable kit seems far and away the best suspension kit available for the FD and the RX-8 that is not only very road friendly and comfortable over the bumps n pot holes of our UK roads but also very good on track.

BTW, we also supply fitting and initial set up instructions with each kit.

Cheers will look,havent had time to see what springs are on as went to run what you brung on sunday as a few i know where running
Pete

pete sparrow · April 11, 2006, 07:20:41 PM

Quote from: peterwoldsHi Pete
what makes you think i am not already using a cushion am only 5\'6" :Giggle
Sure you can have 1st dibs,want to get this sorted soon as got twin apexi induction kit to go on and hard pipe (both off for polishing) and twin dump valves so ideal do all fitting at once
Pete

Hi Pete
Thankyou for 1\'st dibs,pm me a price when get them off.
Have you got an apexi ecu in already,if not you might want to concider one and a remap,you want to make the most of those mods,and keep your car running safe.
Pete