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06-24-05, 07:02 AM
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strut replacement
What are the best strut replacements front and rear for someone on a budget? I searched the auto stores online and I guess you can't just put a replacement cartridge in like on my old FB.
06-24-05, 08:49 AM
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take a look at www.shox.com for decent prices
I got a set Tokico Illuminas from them, they also carry the
Blues (HP series) as well for $322 a set
I got a set Tokico Illuminas from them, they also carry the
Blues (HP series) as well for $322 a set
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06-24-05, 12:42 PM
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how about budget springs with and without any drop in height?
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It says in the description that it'll lower the height but most likely with your 15 year old springs you are sitting lower than stock - actually I'd swear I'm sitting a little higher now. Those springs with the Tokico Illuminas are awesome, at least I'm liking it.
06-24-05, 12:58 PM
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If you want to keep the stock height, in some thread a interesting product from Mr. Gasket was mentioned. They're rubber spacers for springs and they look like they're pretty customizable. I believe you may even cut them to the desired diameter. If you were to use something like that you could use a lowering spring and be back to stock height. I believe Summit sells the product I'm refering to.
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Wanna upgrade suspension (but have a GXL with AAS)
i went to a local store (bap geon) and they sed i'd need an adapter kit to use KYB AGXs...is that true, i havent heard anything like that
and is there any writeup on strut install and springs...or is it all simple
and is there any writeup on strut install and springs...or is it all simple
07-19-05, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by niburu
Racing Beat - at $60 for the front, $60 for the back they're a bargain.
It says in the description that it'll lower the height but most likely with your 15 year old springs you are sitting lower than stock - actually I'd swear I'm sitting a little higher now. Those springs with the Tokico Illuminas are awesome, at least I'm liking it.
It says in the description that it'll lower the height but most likely with your 15 year old springs you are sitting lower than stock - actually I'd swear I'm sitting a little higher now. Those springs with the Tokico Illuminas are awesome, at least I'm liking it.
as far as budget springs, Im in the same boat as you. Im pretty set on the tokico HPs and suspension techniques springs ($190). You can find the Tein S Tech springs for really cheap, but they seem to have a bad rap.
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07-20-05, 07:50 AM
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how is that a bargain? 60 EACH.
as far as budget springs, Im in the same boat as you. Im pretty set on the tokico HPs and suspension techniques springs ($190). You can find the Tein S Tech springs for really cheap, but they seem to have a bad rap.
as far as budget springs, Im in the same boat as you. Im pretty set on the tokico HPs and suspension techniques springs ($190). You can find the Tein S Tech springs for really cheap, but they seem to have a bad rap.
for a grand total of $120 for a full set of 4 springs
plus shipping
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07-20-05, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sman789
and is there any writeup on strut install and springs...or is it all simple
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/installing-struts-my-experience-431698/
07-20-05, 07:19 PM
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I put a set of Tokico HPs with the Racing Beat springs and swaybars in a '86 base (4-lug) for a friend about a month ago. The springs were kind of a short unloaded, (They shift around on the perch when the car is in the air) but the handling was great to the limit of the tires.
07-21-05, 07:43 AM
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I put a set of Tokico HPs with the Racing Beat springs and swaybars in a '86 base (4-lug) for a friend about a month ago. The springs were kind of a short unloaded, (They shift around on the perch when the car is in the air) but the handling was great to the limit of the tires.
The RB springs are shorter than stock because they are stiffer progressive raste spring, just about any aftermarket springs are going to be like that.
07-21-05, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by niburu
You need to tighten the nut on the top of the shock further down, the springs should NOT move around on the perch.
The RB springs are shorter than stock because they are stiffer progressive raste spring, just about any aftermarket springs are going to be like that.
The RB springs are shorter than stock because they are stiffer progressive raste spring, just about any aftermarket springs are going to be like that.
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Originally Posted by sman789
i went to a local store (bap geon) and they sed i'd need an adapter kit to use KYB AGXs...is that true, i havent heard anything like that
and is there any writeup on strut install and springs...or is it all simple
and is there any writeup on strut install and springs...or is it all simple
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Originally Posted by niburu
NO they are $60 a PAIR not each
for a grand total of $120 for a full set of 4 springs
plus shipping
for a grand total of $120 for a full set of 4 springs
plus shipping
Nope sorry bro they are 60 each not for 2
https://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm
"Part number and price listed are for one (1) spring."
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07-21-05, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiers
Nope sorry bro they are 60 each not for 2
https://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm
"Part number and price listed are for one (1) spring."
https://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm
"Part number and price listed are for one (1) spring."
07-22-05, 07:25 PM
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YYyeeesss!!! I just scored a set of Tokico HPs on eBay for $274 shipped! 
(Now I just need to wait for payday so I can get some springs to go with them) 
(Now I just need to wait for payday so I can get some springs to go with them)
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