JoesFC

The only ones ive seen are the racingbeats and the (awful reviewed) teins. What other options are there? Looking for at least a 1 inch drop.

Rob XX 7

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i use RB coupe springs, not convertible

iamsisyphus

I used Eibach, but they actually raised the car because the springs that were on the car were so tired.

JoesFC

They fit well? Whats the drop approximately?

Rob XX 7

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think its advertised as an inch, but like Iamsisyphus said the stockers are probably dropping it now so you may not see a big visual difference

I ended up using the RB lowering mounts in the front as well, drops another 1/2", this is good enough for me I can drive the car and not hit EVERYTHING

JoesFC

Looks sweet. What size rims are those?

JoesFC

And on a car that only has less than 70k original miles, do you think ill need to buy new shocks with the springs?

Rob XX 7

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18", 70k mile car I would say to leave the stock stuff in for now

JoesFC

Whys that?

Rob XX 7

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its probably not in that bad shape. if you will be driving the car VERY hard maybe. I had stock stuff in there for 150k miles

JoesFC

Ah. Well then i ask you this. I will be getting a hefty sum of christmas money, so short shifter or keep saving and get sway bars?

Tui

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sway bars

Rob XX 7

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depends, if you are just doing regular spirited street driving- shifter

JoesFC

Yeah its my daily.

Rob XX 7

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i would do the shifter, it will give you the most bang for your buck, the stock suspension is overkill for most safe and legal street driving conditions

JoesFC

I was gonna get the corksport. Its less than 200 bucks and reduces throw by 30% supposedly

Rob XX 7

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I have a C's

JoesFC

Just saw the mazdatrix one. Says it brings the throw down to 3.5 inches from the stock 6 inch throw

JustJeff

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Along with the other stuff suggested, I suggest a front strut bar on a vert. Don't bother with a rear strut bar on a convertible, there is already factory bracing.

In regards to the springs. I have Tein coupe springs on Illuminas and enjoy them.....though I haven't been driving very spirited on them because I'm breaking in an engine and keeping everything mild. I've got the Illuminas set at the stiffest settings and no rubbing on OEM vert wheels. I had the same springs on Tokico Blues and did get some rubbing when both turning and coming out of some parking lots with a steep transitions.

As for the bad review, make sure the reviewer wasn't reviewing counterfeit ones. Tein has a problem with eBay being flooded with fake Tein springs.