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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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GA OEM springs for '79 RX-7

I'm looking for a set of stock front and rear springs for my SA. Prior owner put lowered and stiffer springs. Rides a little too harsh for me.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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I THINK I have a set of OEM springs, but they're from my Gsl-Se. not sure if that would be ok, but I don't need them. I also have a set of un-opened kyb struts, if you're interested. Let me know.

I'm in Gwinnett btw.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Why do you want the SA factory springs. Unless its new, its probably sagging by now due to age
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I can see wanting to get the stock ride back again. It has that nice 80s feel to it.

Mazdatrix has them here and cost almost 2x the ST or RB spring sets:

79-85 Anti-Sway Bars and Springs
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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could go with the suspension techniques springs they are a tad softer then the racing beat for those of us with the not greatest of backs ... they are an advertised 1 inch drop but would probably sit higher then an original set of tired sagging springs
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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I still have my original springs from my '79 SA and my '82 FB laying around
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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Tym I'm not sure if the SA uses the same springs as the 84/85 GSL, but if it does I have several sets you are welcome to. Let me know, I can bring some to the August OGTA meeting.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Tym I'm not sure if the SA uses the same springs as the 84/85 GSL, but if it does I have several sets you are welcome to. Let me know, I can bring some to the August OGTA meeting.
Rears should be the same but the fronts for the 84+ may be longer than the SA ones.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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I believe they SA and FB springs are the same. If you buy new springs from RB, one size fits all right?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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I believe they SA and FB springs are the same. If you buy new springs from RB, one size fits all right?
Could be, I just know the inserts for the FBs are a different length than the SA.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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And the SA spring perch sits higher than FB
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