I'm interested in purchasing a set of springs for my car. Any one have any insite into different brands? I am trying to avoid the dreded "Honda hop". Seeing as it is a N/A vert, I am not intending to go dragracing or autocrossing. I just want a nice tough stance without sacrificing too much ride quality. The Tein S series seemed like a decent choice, but I don't want to jump in blindly. Please help!

 

Here is a thread that pretty much explores your question. Read the entire thread.

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/what-kind-springs-do-you-have-your-vert-how-they-469298/

I *love* my eibach/tokico blue setup.

And get a PROFESSIONAL alignment after you put on the new setup.


Good luck!

 

For simple spring swaps be aware that there are linear springs and progressive springs.
Linear are stiffer throughout its range of motion while progressive gets stiffer throughout thr range of motion, as it's name implies.

The nice thing about progressive rate springs is that they allow you to drop the car but still have soime decent ride quality to them. It's all about compromise.

You also need to decide if you want to replace the the shocks and springs or go with a full coilover setup. There is a huge difference in price. Ask yuorself what you will be using the car for and answer it honestly. Save some money if you aren't going to track the car and just get the spring shock combo.

The eibach and blue combo mentioned above is a decent combo. I'd recommed that setup.

 

Thanks Guys. As mentioned in my post, this is just going to be a weekend runabout. I have no plans to track this thing in the near future. I didnt mention it before, but I was leaning towards a progressive rate spring to retain some semblance of driving comfort (my fiancee loves going to work ((as a teacher)) in it and having the kids gawk at her ride!). I am not looking to do a full coil over set-up as that is out of my price range(new house is sucking every last dollar out of me!), therefore, I am leaning towards just springs at the moment.

 

I put Racing Beat lowering springs on my convertible, and they work great.

For the car to allign correctly with any lowering springs, the front strut tops will need to be rotated to get more camber correction. For the rear to allign, you'll need an adjustable lateral link from Racing Beat to correct camber, and as you adjust the lateral link you may need to dimple the floorpan when the subframe end links rub against the floorpan.

 

I have a call in to a rotary specialist about B+G springs for the VErt. THey sell for the Coupes and I am checking for us fellers with the Verts.. B+G's are the untold secret of the suspension world. These lower the rx-7 1.6" in the front and 1.5" in the rear.

 

I've heard of them. Interesting to see what they can do for a vert. I wasn't looking to slam my car too low though. With springs that low you really sacrifice ride quality. That is the name of my game. I'm thinking I will go for the Eibach pro's and Tociko single rate "blues" as suggested. Let me know what you find out though.

 

Just do it old school and chop those puppies!!!! lol

 

The B+G's are progressive and seem to ride nicely...