Non-lowered springs
06-13-12, 08:58 PM
#5
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True, there is OEM, but a set of OEM springs are more expensive than a set of aftermarket springs.
I might stick with OEM springs to maintain the stock ride height.
I might stick with OEM springs to maintain the stock ride height.
06-13-12, 09:51 PM
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The FSM calls out a procedure for checking the ride height. If the springs really are getting tired, you can measure it. Mazdatrix sells OEM springs. OEM does mean Original Equipment Manufacturer, meaning you get a brand new part that is meant for your car, from the original manufacturer. Not used parts.
http://mazdatrix.com/h4586-92.htm
http://mazdatrix.com/h4586-92.htm
06-13-12, 09:58 PM
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Yes vert springs are stiffer OEM wise. Even racing beat made there vert lowering springs a tad stiffer than couple lowering springs because of the extra weight. RB knows there ****, just because they dont have the lowest drop doesnt mean know dont know what they are doing. Just saying.
06-13-12, 11:52 PM
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If you want to go with Vert springs, your best bet for what you're trying to do, I have a set I'll sell you that came off an 80,000 mile S5 Vert. $12 per spring plus what ever shipping cost is.
Sidebar, it was my Vert Racing Beat used as test mule for developing their Vert springs. Thus why these springs are available.
06-21-12, 10:39 PM
#14
Shocks/ struts will nearly always wear out before springs, but they're not controlling the ride height.
06-21-12, 11:34 PM
#15
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Coilovers are you only choice if you want to keep stock ride height AND upgrade the suspension.
Scraping body kits designed for the track is a matter of life. Either use a stock bumper or deal with it.
Scraping body kits designed for the track is a matter of life. Either use a stock bumper or deal with it.
06-22-12, 12:17 PM
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Cheapest, sure... best... no.
Ground control coilovers don't include adjustable dampers valved for higher spring rates, pillowball camber plates, and don't come with full-length ride height adjustment separate from spring preload adjustment.
The thread collar and spring seat might be $200, but does that even include springs? Swift springs are $300-400 for a set. You can't use stock springs with them. I don't think you can use stock top mounts either.
Ground control coilovers don't include adjustable dampers valved for higher spring rates, pillowball camber plates, and don't come with full-length ride height adjustment separate from spring preload adjustment.
The thread collar and spring seat might be $200, but does that even include springs? Swift springs are $300-400 for a set. You can't use stock springs with them. I don't think you can use stock top mounts either.
06-23-12, 05:57 PM
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I had the Tanabe GF210 (i think) on my 86. It rode about a 1/4 in lower than stock height because the springs were designed for the weight of a T-II and i was stripped out completely.
Rode very nice.
Also it seems to me that when you're hitting going into your driveway that your struts aren't absorbing the impact. Sounds like a bad strut to me....
Rode very nice.
Also it seems to me that when you're hitting going into your driveway that your struts aren't absorbing the impact. Sounds like a bad strut to me....
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