Coilover Kits
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Originally posted by 1FAST7
yes, 245/35 for the front and 285/30 or i think it was 280/30 are the best tire sizes available. Near perfect to stock size and REVs per mile.
1FAST7
yes, 245/35 for the front and 285/30 or i think it was 280/30 are the best tire sizes available. Near perfect to stock size and REVs per mile.
1FAST7
SO if i get those tires an 18 inch rims, what else do I have to do to run that setup, I'm getting confused if I have to buy aftermarket suspension or springs. some people say yes some say no thats close enough to stock size. ADVICE NEEDED
Mike
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FYI, here's a pix of my M2 trailing arm in close proximity to my 18"x10" rim (45mm offset) running 275/35-18.
http://members.shaw.ca/hedwigp/M2TrailingArm1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/hedwigp/M2TrailingArm1.jpg
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18-inch wheel/tire topic
Originally posted by m0t03
SO if i get those tires an 18 inch rims, what else do I have to do to run that setup, I'm getting confused if I have to buy aftermarket suspension or springs. some people say yes some say no thats close enough to stock size. ADVICE NEEDED
Mike
SO if i get those tires an 18 inch rims, what else do I have to do to run that setup, I'm getting confused if I have to buy aftermarket suspension or springs. some people say yes some say no thats close enough to stock size. ADVICE NEEDED
Mike
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=41789
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I've been putting quite a bit of pressure on my friends at H&R. They just came out with thier Supra coilovers (imagine that, Supra before RX-7, Where are thier priorities?). I think they will be starting on thier FD kit real soon here. I'll keep everyone informed.
by reading this i dont see hwo people can get feedback. no on eagrees with anything, and everyone posts what they think is the best and not giving any examples. or am i missing the point here?
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Haha...welp, let's me say then the Penske Double Adjustable coil-overs are the best. They cost slightly less than the JRZ, Ohlin and Koni 2812. Are completely user serviceable (if you know how). Guy Ankeny will custom valve them for you per your requirements. Fall within SCCA's A/SP rule. Will end up matching the spring rates perfectly.
How's that? :p
O...anyone interested in joining me in doing a group buy on these? I'm getting them regardless but will never turn down a group buy discount.
How's that? :p
O...anyone interested in joining me in doing a group buy on these? I'm getting them regardless but will never turn down a group buy discount.
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Originally posted by martini
I've been putting quite a bit of pressure on my friends at H&R. They just came out with thier Supra coilovers (imagine that, Supra before RX-7, Where are thier priorities?). I think they will be starting on thier FD kit real soon here. I'll keep everyone informed.
I've been putting quite a bit of pressure on my friends at H&R. They just came out with thier Supra coilovers (imagine that, Supra before RX-7, Where are thier priorities?). I think they will be starting on thier FD kit real soon here. I'll keep everyone informed.
1FAST7
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Would it be better to buy the M2 performance coilover conversion kit and get the best shocks? or is a whole coilover kit made by one company better? What are the best shocks? i was looking at the GAB and the koni. what do u think?
thanks,
1FAST7
thanks,
1FAST7
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Originally posted by Kahren
by reading this i dont see hwo people can get feedback. no on eagrees with anything, and everyone posts what they think is the best and not giving any examples. or am i missing the point here?
by reading this i dont see hwo people can get feedback. no on eagrees with anything, and everyone posts what they think is the best and not giving any examples. or am i missing the point here?
What's best for you is what fits your budget, your aesthetic concerns, and what performs well or adequately for the intended use.
jimlab, i am new to this forum but it almost seems liek people here are flame throwers. if someone doesnt wanna answer a quastion or help out, why come to the forum in the first place?
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Originally posted by Kahren
jimlab, i am new to this forum but it almost seems liek people here are flame throwers. if someone doesnt wanna answer a quastion or help out, why come to the forum in the first place?
jimlab, i am new to this forum but it almost seems liek people here are flame throwers. if someone doesnt wanna answer a quastion or help out, why come to the forum in the first place?
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Originally posted by Kahren
jimlab, i am new to this forum but it almost seems liek people here are flame throwers. if someone doesnt wanna answer a quastion or help out, why come to the forum in the first place?
jimlab, i am new to this forum but it almost seems liek people here are flame throwers. if someone doesnt wanna answer a quastion or help out, why come to the forum in the first place?
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Hey, I'll take another HELPing of amusement ;-)
If you're shopping for suspension components and have no idea what you want to buy, then I suggest that you simply put it off for a while and invest your time and effort in improving your driving skills. Start (or keep) autocrossing, going to driving schools, and/or drag racing. Remember that a stock FD handles pretty damn well.
When you are at the track, check out other cars (including non-FDs) with modified suspensions. Talk to the better drivers at the events you attend. See what they're running and why. Buy a couple of handling/suspension books and read up on the subject.
Basically, you need to build a base of knowledge and experience so that you can evaluate all of your options in a useful context. If you come here with the expectation that someone is going to hand you *the best prepackaged solution* then you're setting yourself up for disappointment. People here can give you some hints and pointers, but an online environment is too limited for you to learn what you need to know.
Eventually, you will know (or think that you know ;-) the limits of your car and budget, and what type of driving you want to optimize the suspension for. That should point you to the right choice for you.
Of course, if you have the $$$, you can always ignore what I just said, and buy & try a lot of different hardware. But you will save time and $$$ if you try what I suggested.
If you're shopping for suspension components and have no idea what you want to buy, then I suggest that you simply put it off for a while and invest your time and effort in improving your driving skills. Start (or keep) autocrossing, going to driving schools, and/or drag racing. Remember that a stock FD handles pretty damn well.
When you are at the track, check out other cars (including non-FDs) with modified suspensions. Talk to the better drivers at the events you attend. See what they're running and why. Buy a couple of handling/suspension books and read up on the subject.
Basically, you need to build a base of knowledge and experience so that you can evaluate all of your options in a useful context. If you come here with the expectation that someone is going to hand you *the best prepackaged solution* then you're setting yourself up for disappointment. People here can give you some hints and pointers, but an online environment is too limited for you to learn what you need to know.
Eventually, you will know (or think that you know ;-) the limits of your car and budget, and what type of driving you want to optimize the suspension for. That should point you to the right choice for you.
Of course, if you have the $$$, you can always ignore what I just said, and buy & try a lot of different hardware. But you will save time and $$$ if you try what I suggested.
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Re: M2 Performance
Originally posted by SleepR1
Check out http://www.m2performance.com/
I would consider going with the GAB Super R shocks and converting them to 2.5-inch coilovers using M2's Coilover converstoin kit. The total cost of both would run $1494, $901 less than M2's Advanced Design double adjustable threaded shocks.
Here's Max Cooper's website link on how to use M2's coilover conversion kit. It's very a good resource in showing you what's involved with M2's coilover conversion kit:
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/how-to/...coil-over.html
Good Luck!
Check out http://www.m2performance.com/
I would consider going with the GAB Super R shocks and converting them to 2.5-inch coilovers using M2's Coilover converstoin kit. The total cost of both would run $1494, $901 less than M2's Advanced Design double adjustable threaded shocks.
Here's Max Cooper's website link on how to use M2's coilover conversion kit. It's very a good resource in showing you what's involved with M2's coilover conversion kit:
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/how-to/...coil-over.html
Good Luck!
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Bravo!!
That's the best damned post I've read on this thread yet! Bravo, artowar2! Excellent advice!
In addition, once you get really good at whatever type of motorsport driving you choose, you'll find, that you need less equipment, than the other guy with average ability and deep pockets! It's quite rewarding--really!
In addition, once you get really good at whatever type of motorsport driving you choose, you'll find, that you need less equipment, than the other guy with average ability and deep pockets! It's quite rewarding--really!
Originally posted by artowar2
Hey, I'll take another HELPing of amusement ;-)
If you're shopping for suspension components and have no idea what you want to buy, then I suggest that you simply put it off for a while and invest your time and effort in improving your driving skills. Start (or keep) autocrossing, going to driving schools, and/or drag racing. Remember that a stock FD handles pretty damn well.
When you are at the track, check out other cars (including non-FDs) with modified suspensions. Talk to the better drivers at the events you attend. See what they're running and why. Buy a couple of handling/suspension books and read up on the subject.
Basically, you need to build a base of knowledge and experience so that you can evaluate all of your options in a useful context. If you come here with the expectation that someone is going to hand you *the best prepackaged solution* then you're setting yourself up for disappointment. People here can give you some hints and pointers, but an online environment is too limited for you to learn what you need to know.
Eventually, you will know (or think that you know ;-) the limits of your car and budget, and what type of driving you want to optimize the suspension for. That should point you to the right choice for you.
Of course, if you have the $$$, you can always ignore what I just said, and buy & try a lot of different hardware. But you will save time and $$$ if you try what I suggested.
Hey, I'll take another HELPing of amusement ;-)
If you're shopping for suspension components and have no idea what you want to buy, then I suggest that you simply put it off for a while and invest your time and effort in improving your driving skills. Start (or keep) autocrossing, going to driving schools, and/or drag racing. Remember that a stock FD handles pretty damn well.
When you are at the track, check out other cars (including non-FDs) with modified suspensions. Talk to the better drivers at the events you attend. See what they're running and why. Buy a couple of handling/suspension books and read up on the subject.
Basically, you need to build a base of knowledge and experience so that you can evaluate all of your options in a useful context. If you come here with the expectation that someone is going to hand you *the best prepackaged solution* then you're setting yourself up for disappointment. People here can give you some hints and pointers, but an online environment is too limited for you to learn what you need to know.
Eventually, you will know (or think that you know ;-) the limits of your car and budget, and what type of driving you want to optimize the suspension for. That should point you to the right choice for you.
Of course, if you have the $$$, you can always ignore what I just said, and buy & try a lot of different hardware. But you will save time and $$$ if you try what I suggested.
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