3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Can anyone tell if these are OEM or aftermarket?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-15-08, 10:08 AM
  #1  
always modding

Thread Starter
 
Ottoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: on a tiny island in the middle of a sea
Posts: 1,667
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Can anyone tell if these are OEM or aftermarket?

this is a set of suspension that I got on the FD front clip...

the front clip it self is a Series I or II same as ours...

the suspension is in good condition, so i doubt it's the original 15 year old stuff..

I know Bilstiens came on late model FD's in japan.. RZ I believe had them..

think these are Late model FD suspension that was swapped on?
or are they after market Bilsteins?

the springs themselves don't have any apparent markings on them tho..




Old 02-15-08, 10:27 AM
  #2  
Senior Member

 
FORTUNEBV's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: HOUSTON,TX
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
those look factory bro-
Old 02-15-08, 10:27 AM
  #3  
Super GReddy 7

 
JayShadow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Am
Old 02-15-08, 10:46 AM
  #4  
needs more track time

iTrader: (16)
 
gracer7-rx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 9,192
Received 510 Likes on 351 Posts
I think they are aftermarket. Usually 'factory' Bisteins on Mazdas are black. Probably stock springs.
Old 02-15-08, 10:48 AM
  #5  
SiH
Senior Member

 
SiH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Warwickshire, UK
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Not much help, but they are nigh on identical to the factory Bilsteins on my other half's JDM Eunos (Miata)
Prettys ure they're the same family on the FD, so i'd say they are OEM

Should be able to tell you in the next week or so when i get my JDM car with them fitted
Old 02-15-08, 11:08 AM
  #6  
Full Member

 
kaisar1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pakistan
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bushings on top end are very much same as they are on regular FD suspension.
Old 02-15-08, 11:12 AM
  #7  
always modding

Thread Starter
 
Ottoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: on a tiny island in the middle of a sea
Posts: 1,667
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I was figuring they were oem too.. not sure

unless someone kept their springs and tossed the oem shock and used Bil's

I tried lookin up the part number but yielded nothing..

I wonder if any of the Aussie guys could chime in..
Old 02-15-08, 11:13 AM
  #8  
Full Member

 
kaisar1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pakistan
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bushings on top end are very much same as they are on regular FD suspension.
Old 02-15-08, 11:20 AM
  #9  
always modding

Thread Starter
 
Ottoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: on a tiny island in the middle of a sea
Posts: 1,667
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
yeah it should be to fit properly..

makes sense

when i installed my Tein's on my FC i had to re-use the upper bushing to install them as well
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
Snook
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
14
10-01-15 10:56 AM
msilvia
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
15
09-11-15 12:13 PM



Quick Reply: Can anyone tell if these are OEM or aftermarket?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:21 PM.