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Old 09-01-10, 10:39 PM
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Tein coilovers off miata will they fit on my 87SE

here is my problum Im thinking of buying these Tein coilovers from a buddy of mine but they are off his Miata just wondering if they will fit my 87 se Rx7 here is the type and Part number if anybody needs it . they are Tein Type HA.

part # DKM41-11531
need some help thanks
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I'm speculating here, but I'm gonna say no. 87 SE vs. a completely different suspension platform created 12 years later.....
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Never heard of it interchanging.





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Old 09-02-10, 01:13 AM
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I'll jump right in and say not a chance. Mac strut front/semi-trailing arms rear vs. double A-arms all round on the Miata - besides considerable difference in size, weight, and travel between the cars. The biggest commonality between Miatas and FC's is Mazda badges and "family resemblance" front end styling on early Miatas.
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Completely different suspension design between the cars. Even if they were to fit, they would probably considerably stiffer than the manufacturer ever intended.
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yea thanks for the help I just got to see them today he want 250 for them and they are brand new ,he did not like how the ride was so he went out and got some D2. it was just such a good deal I had to try to if it will fit . but just looked at them not a chance lol thanks
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Originally Posted by rx7racerca
. The biggest commonality between Miatas and FC's is Mazda badges and "family resemblance" front end styling on early Miatas.
Wrong

...transmission gearing, hand brake handles, trunk and gas latches interchangeable. No badges were shared and the Miaters looked more similar to FD's. The missing runt rotorless link between the FC vert and the FD.
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your buddy is a great salesman selling you something thats not even for your car =)
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