lowering

[alxlaw]

well as the car seems to handle like a barge and run like a piece of .... - im basically sick of it in general im thinkin about lowering it or setting fire to it:Hammer:Hammer(sod all else to do) throwing money at pip gets me no where other than in debt so......

what will the car look like on these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PI-Lowering-Springs-MAZDA-RX7-35mm-85-92_W0QQitemZ330280515153QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4ce640b651&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2231wt_939




yes i know there \'only springs\' but the wgt bills suck all my money away so they\'ll have to do (booked in AGAIN)

should\'v bought that starion i had my eye on!!......anyway

got some old 18\'bbs off my old 300 that im gonna throw on it

here\'s a photo shop - (commence lol\'ing)

[dthebuk]

ooo i like the pic. But i doubt it\'d look that low on the springs. Also i usually find that 18\'s are over kill on FC\'s. Its definitely worth putting coilovers on these cars, it really shows you what they\'re all about.

If its really handling like a barge it could mean your standard shocks and springs are ruined, so lowering springs might not do the world of good. Rear bushes also tend to go on the TII\'s

[alxlaw]

hmm, well the front seems really stiff, and looks like it has adjustable turny knob things on it.... which in turn just makes the rear seem wallowy, there not leaking and they bounce right (i e 1 and a half bounces) pip checked the bushes cos i was told they all fail he said they were sweet - i know it wont look that low but the 500 quid that\'d be spent on coilies would be better being spent on making the car \'just run\' would be nice if it would just run lol! barely drive it anyway n when i do it stalls at every set of traffic lights......... grrrrrrrrrrr

got alotta spare time in hospital as you can tell

[grinder]

becareful with the springs - im sure you need ones for the cab as its a lot heavier than the coupe

still confused at the running probs you are experiencing though

[m1tch]

What are the bushes like? mines got \'comedy suspension\' as its quite bouncy with my shot shocks, stock springs and perished bushes lol but its fab for launches down the drag strip lol

[alxlaw]

heavier = lower - your prob right, i cant get my head round the running problems, neither can pip, i just want an idle, the power is nice, feels good but the amount of air leaks you can hear whilst its running is ridiculous, next time i buy a show car ill bare in mind that means \'its only good for lookin at\' lol!

was gonna buy one of these! lol!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-MITSUBISHI-STARION-EX-TURBO-SILVER_W0QQitemZ220465619291QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3354c6615b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_990

[dthebuk]

Hmm, im pretty sure you could get some used coilovers for less than that. But if you\'re worried about spending monies. I\'d just cut the springs for now, that way you can get the right ride height!

[alxlaw]

Hmm, im pretty sure you could get some used coilovers for less than that. But if you\'re worried about spending monies. I\'d just cut the springs for now, that way you can get the right ride height!

thats a little too pikey even for me!! monies are only an issue as id rather throw em at pip to get a drivable car back, i knew it was gonna be a labour of love n i do love FC\'s but its taking the .... outta me atm! lol, all good fun tho - :evillaugh


has anybody got any pics of 35mm springs on an fc with 17\'s (or 18\'s)?

[Skifledanabit]

I\'m pretty sure mine is on -35mm springs, still not that low, on 17\'s... I\'ll find a link...

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55293

[alxlaw]

im suffering a subscription fail.....

[Skifledanabit]

Racing Beat do a decent suspension setup with springs and sway bars for just under £300

[James H]

Heres a picture of my old set up on 35mm drop springs & standards shocks, she had a lovely ride her, hope its some help!

[James H]

Another one from the front, do miss the everyday ride of that set up but now on a coilover set up running on 18\'s which is ace for high speeds & corners but a little rough for everyday rides!

[dthebuk]

you got all the aux ports working yet?

[GhostWKD]

heavier = lower - your prob right, i cant get my head round the running problems, neither can pip, i just want an idle, the power is nice, feels good but the amount of air leaks you can hear whilst its running is ridiculous, next time i buy a show car ill bare in mind that means \'its only good for lookin at\' lol!
 
was gonna buy one of these! lol!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-MITSUBISHI-STARION-EX-TURBO-SILVER_W0QQitemZ220465619291QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3354c6615b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_990

Never seen one of them, looks like a FC on steroids :p