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Old 01-22-04, 12:10 PM
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do all generations on rx7 use the same spring?
do all generations on rx7 use the same spring?

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Old 01-22-04, 02:17 PM
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I think they stock springs for all 3 gens. You pick what you need. They cant be the same, think about it.
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makes sence...i just got my hopes up...thought maybe i could get some used 3rd gen springs....
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Isn't a 1.6 inch drop wayy to much for a stock suspensioned 1st gen? According to the Mazdatrix site, the suspension will bottom out in the front with more than a 1 inch drop.
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You normally use a stiffer spring when you drop the car, therefor preventing bottoming out the shocks. The lower you go, the higher the spring rate should be.
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But also the stiffer the shock youll need to control the spring or it'll overpower the shock.
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Arent all first gens including -SE (aftermarket) the same, I know my RB's will go on both my cars....
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Same spring design yes, but the rates may differ.
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