carbonRX

what do you guys recommend as far as springs go? was looking at buying rs-r springs but cheapest i found was 205'ish. im on a budget here so looking for something cheaper atm.
i plan on getting http://www.prostreetonline.com/a/maz...-hp-shocks.asp
that brings my cost to:
82.37+82.37+52.77+52.77=$270.28
i also am in need of a turn signal switch which i plan on buying off of iceman for 30
new total
$300.28

i want this to total under $400 or go over by very little $50 at the most.
i know i didnt factor in shipping costs but i want to count that out because it always variesand ill just pay extra for it.

ty!

VacavilleFC

they don't make rsr springs for our car anymore, and
your gonna want to buy new strut tops and associated hardware because it's gonna be just as worn as the old suspension

carbonRX

yeah nothx for 86 dollars each for the front stut tops and 25 each for the rear i think ill use the old ones.

carbonRX

k wow, bump bc im not gonna watch this die when i would really like to know.

VacavilleFC

whats the point of installing new suspension if your not gonna put new mounts??
the tokico hp's are basically a stock replacement why not just stick with the stock springs?? and have nice new mounts and peace of mind? unless your just wanting to lower the car.

what your saying is you wanna upgrade the suspension but you can't afford it.
how about saving your money and buying it all later or buying 1 piece at a time till you have everything? but going the cheapest route is just gonna give you more headaches.

carbonRX

****, im poor, i can't afford 2 mounting brackets for 172 dollars because that seems like a rediculously stupid price for how easy im sure they are to machine. i know jack **** about suspension, and all i want is some advice from someone who know what the hell they are doing because i never had anyone around to teach me how to work on cars. this is my second thread dedicated to suspension, the other thread went to about 6 pages long and i don't remember once anyone saying anything about having to buy mounts.
i told you guys my problem, my car drives like a friggin boat with all the uneven bouncing around. im pretty sure i have at least 2 F'ed up struts. if its the springs i don't even know so don't ask me.
why can i not just use the mounts that were on the car before....?
i have no problem at all just buying springs but i WILL NOT buy them if by using them with possibly f'ed struts they will get f'ed themselves.

so, ALOT of you seem to know suspension. one of you PLEASE, break it down for me nice and ****** simple and a whole answer.

sorry for coming off as a total ****** ***** right now but im sleep deprived right now and im in the middle of trying to quit smoking so im not in the best mood.

VacavilleFC

i'm sorry, i didn't mean to upset you,

ok first go to blackdragonauto.com. sign up for there paper catalog, there online site is messed up at the moment. there your cheapest source for actual mazda parts.


2nd no the mounts cannot be machined. it's actually several parts one containing bearings and the other a mount for the spring, part of it is also rubber and wears out over time<---- why it needs replacing

really you don't need new springs, i have kyb agx struts and stock springs myself.

buy the tokico's hp's your looking at, keep them in the closet, save some money for another month or so and buy all the hardware you need, might spend 100 and doing the bushings while your at it, save alittle more money, buy some springs, and spend a nice weekend installing it all.

you do intend on installing it yourself right? otherwise tack another 3-400 on there


rx7's are not cheap to work on and maintain,

carbonRX

i can do the wrenching myself, i just have problems diagnosing issues/knowing all the steps i need to do to fix them because that kind of experience usually only comes first hand

VacavilleFC

download the FSM it's free

carbonRX

i ordered the catalog.
i really have no problem with tokico blues even if they are basically oem replacement because 1. they are better than what i have now gauranteed 2. i have heard very good things
it was either the blues or the agx's for me but the blues are so much cheaper i will have to try them first.

back to my first question though and the point of this thread, can some one tell me or even better yet link me to some decently priced springs preferably >$150?

VacavilleFC

sorry dude even on ebay cheapest you'll find is 190 shipped for the tanabe's.

why are you so deadset on needing springs??? if your doing it to lower the car you'll need to buy a adjustable rear camber bar or links or you'll start going through tires fast. and it's not gonna make the car handle any smoother.

so lets say you spend all your money and buy new struts and springs, you strip your car down to install them only to realize the drivers side front strut mount bearings are bad, now your car is in pieces and your broke with no money to buy that piece.

or plan b,
you buy the struts and whatever mounts you can afford right now, you save money for a month, you then buy the rest of them and the springs. now nothing can go wrong when you go to the swap, everything will be new and tight.

also your probably gonna want to replace your inner/outter tie-rods and you'll need to get a full alignment when your done either way.

these cars aren't cheap, i have over 6k in mine and it still looks like a beater

carbonRX

thx for being the only one to help me granted it is 2am, but im not doing this for looks.. at all. i get such bad bouncing when im shifting 1-3 even if they are the smoothest shifts plus i go down some rougher roads and the car is ALL over the place, its terrible.

***** from 86 it needs to be replaced.

VacavilleFC

k then yes stick with the stock springs, all aftermarket springs are much stiffer and made for very smooth roads,

ohayou88

iTrader: (7)

yea the lowest price are tanabes but have fun trying to find a set. I've been looking around for a while and they are on backorder right now from tanabe. I've been waiting since mid-feb. for my set to come in and nothing yet.

VacavilleFC

if they've gone on back-order thats not good, might have been discontinued, try calling them

ohayou88

iTrader: (7)

yea I've been waiting for a while now. Probably do that 2mrw morning.

God the FC aftermarket is meh

VacavilleFC

it's not that the aftermarket is crap, it's the fact that it's a 20+ year old car

carbonRX

i try and swing by and see whats f/s at least once a week. i may have a hookup from a member for a good price.

Soma

If you want the best, check out Swift!
http://www.swiftsprings.com/

If you want something you can afford,
I've got a set of front and rear OEM shock/struts for sale with working actuators if your interested. They were pulled off of my GXL at around 52k miles and are in great condition. PM me if your interested! You can have them cheap. I can send pics too.

sidewayz_FC

not really true. The setup i ran on my sport performed/rode fantastic. I had a set of intrax springs with a solid set of turbo 2 struts. The springs dropped ride hight about an inch and were only slighty stiffer then the turbo springs and there wasnt any excess osillation. If your looking for budget i would def advise this particular setup. judging stiffness is kind of a personal prefrence thing but im pretty picky and it worked wonders for me.

def get a camber kit though rear camber is rediculous even at an inch drop.