Need advice on what kind of coilovers and brakes to get.
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Need advice on what kind of coilovers and brakes to get.
I just got a 1987 RX7, and I plan to add mods to it... My first priority is the braking and handling of the car, so I wanted to find out what types of coilovers are good for the RX7, and what brand should I get for the a brake upgrade? Also do 18" rims fit nicely on the car or should I go smaller? Thanks...
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Define "coilovers"...
I have found the biggest difference is when you change the shocks/dampers.  *** Import sells the KYB AGX shocks for $370 shipped to your door in the U.S. - this is DAMN cheap! http://www.coximport.com/
As for brakes, a good set of aftermarket brake pads will give you pretty good brake power.  Popular is the Hawk HPS brake pads.  If you want something more aggressive (and expensive), go with Performance Friction (83 or 90 compound).  Any of these pads are streetable - the PF's will take track abuse also.
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I have found the biggest difference is when you change the shocks/dampers.  *** Import sells the KYB AGX shocks for $370 shipped to your door in the U.S. - this is DAMN cheap! http://www.coximport.com/
As for brakes, a good set of aftermarket brake pads will give you pretty good brake power.  Popular is the Hawk HPS brake pads.  If you want something more aggressive (and expensive), go with Performance Friction (83 or 90 compound).  Any of these pads are streetable - the PF's will take track abuse also.
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I had Brembo rebuild my stock four piston calipers, and the I went with Metal Master Brake Pads, and Powerstop crossdrilled rotors on the breaks. As far as the coilovers....I think the Ground Control is pretty good. They are made by Eibach.
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Originally posted by 95R2-89TII Ground Zero
I had Brembo rebuild my stock four piston calipers, and the I went with Metal Master Brake Pads, and Powerstop crossdrilled rotors on the breaks. As far as the coilovers....I think the Ground Control is pretty good. They are made by Eibach.
I had Brembo rebuild my stock four piston calipers, and the I went with Metal Master Brake Pads, and Powerstop crossdrilled rotors on the breaks. As far as the coilovers....I think the Ground Control is pretty good. They are made by Eibach.
Just to clarify... Ground Control coil-overs are NOT made by Eibach. They use Eibach SPRINGS, but the rest of the unit is made by Ground Control.
Brad
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