1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Need help with front suspension!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-25-11, 08:56 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
SinCityChiMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MA Need help with front suspension!!!

I have some coil springs, and I'm not sure what year it's to, but my brother said that all Rx7 Springs should fit. Now here's the predicament:

We put them on, and now I'm realizing that I'm missing parts to have the springs sit comfortably against the mounting block. I'm getting ready to order those parts needed, BUT I just noticed that the 79-80 years have a specific mounting block that cost about 200 bucks. The dust cover, spacer-rubber and spring seat all say 81-85. Rather than getting the mounting block, would I be able to get those parts and have it work that way? My car is a 1980 btw.
Old 05-25-11, 10:42 PM
  #2  
Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,844
Received 2,606 Likes on 1,849 Posts
the 79-80 cars use a different upper mount/bearing/and spring seat. i think if you wanted to use all 81-85 stuff you could.

the 79-80 mount has a flat part on the hole the shock goes thru, the 81-85 uses a bearing.
Old 05-26-11, 09:49 AM
  #3  
Slave to the Rotor!

iTrader: (8)
 
81WideMariah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Orlando/Winter Park
Posts: 849
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
for that price I'd just buy the Re-Speed camber plates and get the added benefit of pillow *****....
Old 05-26-11, 09:53 AM
  #4  
Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,844
Received 2,606 Likes on 1,849 Posts
Originally Posted by 81WideMariah
for that price I'd just buy the Re-Speed camber plates and get the added benefit of pillow *****....
actually yeah thats good thinking! going from +1 camber to -1 camber totally transforms the car, it goes from slight understeer to neutral, and tire wear should actually improve
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BNR34RB26DETT
Build Threads
42
02-28-18 11:27 AM
Snoopy FD
Build Threads
25
12-08-15 01:45 PM
GrossPolluter
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
12
08-15-15 10:32 PM



Quick Reply: Need help with front suspension!!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:28 PM.