2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

RX8 springs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:01 PM
  #1  
seventh_rx's Avatar
Thread Starter
Memento Mori
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
From: Eastern WA
RX8 springs

I was wondering if a set of mazdaspeed springs that come on the rx-8 would fit on my FC? Do you think they would raise it or lower it?

They are basically free at the moment, so I might as well ask.
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:23 PM
  #2  
t24todd's Avatar
RE_p Rotors
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 950
Likes: 0
From: Newport News/Fredericksburg
spring rates are all different...its like apples and oranges..dont think it will work..best bet if there almost free is buy them and resell them on ebay...take that money and buy good springs ment for the fc(RB-sport)(gf210-aggressive)
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:30 PM
  #3  
kustomizingkid's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 366
Likes: 1
From: USA
I wonder if dump truck springs would fit on your Rx7?
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:47 PM
  #4  
NZConvertible's Avatar
I'm a boost creep...
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 8
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Why would you think springs from a completely different car would fit onto yours? You don't think Mazda redesigns stuff for models nearly 20 years apart?
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 06:14 PM
  #5  
seventh_rx's Avatar
Thread Starter
Memento Mori
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
From: Eastern WA
Thanks t24todd, i kinda figured that was the case.

By the way, they looked very similar so **** off ********..
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:07 AM
  #6  
YaNi's Avatar
RIP Mark
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 657
Likes: 2
From: Dublin, OH
Why not measure them and see if they are similar?
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:52 AM
  #7  
rookie117's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 707
Likes: 8
From: Mount Pleasant, Tx
i think it would raise the car anyways, they are designed to hold up a much heavier car.
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 12:51 PM
  #8  
dial8's Avatar
Registered User
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: Pacifica
Originally Posted by seventh_rx
By the way, they looked very similar so **** off ********..
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:21 PM
  #9  
TweakGames's Avatar
FD pro licensed driver
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,897
Likes: 2
From: Renton/Bellevue/Seattle WA
Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Why would you think springs from a completely different car would fit onto yours? You don't think Mazda redesigns stuff for models nearly 20 years apart?

psssttt... the rx8 is still a 1.3 rotary .... but don't tell anybody else... it's a secret ..
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:25 PM
  #10  
dial8's Avatar
Registered User
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: Pacifica
Originally Posted by TweakGames
psssttt... the rx8 is still a 1.3 rotary .... but don't tell anybody else... it's a secret ..
I wont tell anybody that the wheel base, height, weight and other chassis dimensions aren't the same. But since you're a world reknown custom fabricator Tweak, why don't tell us WHEN you're going to half-*** something that stays running for more than a few days?
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:27 PM
  #11  
sub9lulu's Avatar
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,739
Likes: 2
From: FL
Originally Posted by seventh_rx
Thanks t24todd, i kinda figured that was the case.

By the way, they looked very similar so **** off ********..
then u might as well go try to put it on and come back tell us that that it works
prove us wrong
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:33 PM
  #12  
dial8's Avatar
Registered User
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: Pacifica
Originally Posted by sub9lulu
then u might as well go try to put it on and come back tell us that that it works
prove us wrong
+1, since they look similar. But track it first, don't just drive around on the streets. Put the springs under some real stress and see how they affect the car.
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 04:03 PM
  #13  
NZConvertible's Avatar
I'm a boost creep...
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 8
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Originally Posted by seventh_rx
By the way, they looked very similar so **** off ********..
You mean similar to the springs fitted to most cars in the world?
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 04:14 PM
  #14  
phoenix7's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
RETed cracks me up.

resell them on ebay and get FC springs
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 04:54 PM
  #15  
micah's Avatar
Winter sucks
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
Likes: 0
From: Newberg, Oregon
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 05:07 PM
  #16  
TweakGames's Avatar
FD pro licensed driver
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,897
Likes: 2
From: Renton/Bellevue/Seattle WA
Originally Posted by dial8
I wont tell anybody that the wheel base, height, weight and other chassis dimensions aren't the same. But since you're a world reknown custom fabricator Tweak, why don't tell us WHEN you're going to half-*** something that stays running for more than a few days?
um ... I have been running my drift car fine for .... about 1/2 a year strong now.... thanks though world reknown I didnt know I was that good but I will take it ...

thanks.

Last edited by TweakGames; Nov 24, 2007 at 05:17 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 09:49 PM
  #17  
dial8's Avatar
Registered User
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: Pacifica
So do they fit?
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 12:20 AM
  #18  
evileagle's Avatar
Reverse Cerberus
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,789
Likes: 11
From: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted by TweakGames
um ... I have been running my drift car fine for .... about 1/2 a year strong now.... thanks though world reknown I didnt know I was that good but I will take it ...

thanks.
Define... "fine"
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 12:30 AM
  #19  
dial8's Avatar
Registered User
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: Pacifica
I want to hear from the dumbass that started this thread
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
He's On Toroids
NE RX-7 Forum
48
Oct 19, 2015 08:58 PM
inMotion719
Introduce yourself
1
Sep 28, 2015 03:09 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:31 AM.