have RB springs, want a little more drop in the front only
09-28-10, 09:02 AM
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have RB springs, want a little more drop in the front only
I have RB coupe springs in my vert, they are pretty much brand new, KYB AGX's which are new.
I want a little more drop in the front, I think the rear is just about right for the roads and how I drive the car.
I was thinking of the RB front lowering kit, which puts them 3/4" lower and will not change ride quality, but for the price I can probably buy new springs and sell off my current ones.
I do not want coil-overs, I had them in my coupe and I hated them.
the Front Suspension Lowering Kit utilizes Racing Beat-modified top strut mounts to lower the front of the 1986-1992 RX-7 approximately 3/4-inch, without adversely affecting wheel travel or ride comfort.
The kit is a bolt-on design that does not require any cutting of the strut towers and may be used with our Racing Beat Suspension Spring Set to further lower ride height. The kit fits all 1986-92 RX-7’s, except those equipped with Auto Adjust suspensions.
I have all new upper mounts.
I want a little more drop in the front, I think the rear is just about right for the roads and how I drive the car.
I was thinking of the RB front lowering kit, which puts them 3/4" lower and will not change ride quality, but for the price I can probably buy new springs and sell off my current ones.
I do not want coil-overs, I had them in my coupe and I hated them.
the Front Suspension Lowering Kit utilizes Racing Beat-modified top strut mounts to lower the front of the 1986-1992 RX-7 approximately 3/4-inch, without adversely affecting wheel travel or ride comfort.
The kit is a bolt-on design that does not require any cutting of the strut towers and may be used with our Racing Beat Suspension Spring Set to further lower ride height. The kit fits all 1986-92 RX-7’s, except those equipped with Auto Adjust suspensions.
I have all new upper mounts.
09-28-10, 09:51 AM
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I'm running Tokico blues and Eibach Springs. My front appears to sit lower than yours, however my rear sits higher. Maybe throw some Eibachs on the front?
Sorry it's not very clear with the wheel turned. I'd take a better picture but it's on stands right now awaiting some brake parts.
Sorry it's not very clear with the wheel turned. I'd take a better picture but it's on stands right now awaiting some brake parts.
09-28-10, 04:14 PM
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plan B would be to do some measuring, and buy 2.5" springs in the same rate, and a pair of coil over adjusters for the front...
09-29-10, 10:53 AM
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Do you include ground control coil-over conversion kits out of the question? Their springs are made by eibach which are pretty tame relatively speaking, and you can use your current shocks/struts. It's a shock/spring combo just with a sleeve, so it's not going to ride like integrated coilovers. I know you know about these, any reason why you don't want them?
RSR race springs were really low, but a lot stiffer... but they're discontinued as far as I know.
RSR race springs were really low, but a lot stiffer... but they're discontinued as far as I know.
09-29-10, 11:28 AM
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Eibach's are 1" drop I believe.
Have you considered cutting a ring off of your Racing Beat Springs? That will give you a little more drop.
There are mixed reviews about cutting springs, but I figure if it was a problem then Foose would not air it it on his show.
Have you considered cutting a ring off of your Racing Beat Springs? That will give you a little more drop.
There are mixed reviews about cutting springs, but I figure if it was a problem then Foose would not air it it on his show.
09-29-10, 04:57 PM
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Do you include ground control coil-over conversion kits out of the question? Their springs are made by eibach which are pretty tame relatively speaking, and you can use your current shocks/struts. It's a shock/spring combo just with a sleeve, so it's not going to ride like integrated coilovers. I know you know about these, any reason why you don't want them?
RSR race springs were really low, but a lot stiffer... but they're discontinued as far as I know.
RSR race springs were really low, but a lot stiffer... but they're discontinued as far as I know.
the only real problem is that they are 2.5" diameter, not tapered like the stock ones. in theory you don't need the height adjusting hardware
09-30-10, 11:06 PM
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My front sits slightly lower than yours, Eibach prokits (turbo part number) and Tokico Blues.
Do you have the convertible version of the RB springs? RB advertises the verts springs to be lower spring rate than the coupe (136 lb/" vs 156 lb/"). If you have coupe springs, the vert front version might give you a little lower height.
09-30-10, 11:38 PM
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just use a circular saw with carbide blade. cut the spring 1/4 turn at a time, install it and take the car for a drive for about 5 miles. That will give more than enough time for the spring/strut to settle. Then cut 1/4 turn again if you must. Darn RX-7 owners make life too complicated.
10-01-10, 05:54 AM
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Eibach claims .85"
My front sits slightly lower than yours, Eibach prokits (turbo part number) and Tokico Blues.
Do you have the convertible version of the RB springs? RB advertises the verts springs to be lower spring rate than the coupe (136 lb/" vs 156 lb/"). If you have coupe springs, the vert front version might give you a little lower height.
My front sits slightly lower than yours, Eibach prokits (turbo part number) and Tokico Blues.
Do you have the convertible version of the RB springs? RB advertises the verts springs to be lower spring rate than the coupe (136 lb/" vs 156 lb/"). If you have coupe springs, the vert front version might give you a little lower height.
If I can get away with another 3/4" I will probably go for the lowering kit.
10-01-10, 06:49 AM
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i have some Tein S tech's with Tokico Blues, they are advertised a 1" drop, but after a year or so later ive noticed they sagged quite a bit in the front and rear... im sure if you wear them a bit they will start to sag
