what suspensions u r using??
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what suspensions u r using??
im looking at getting aftermarket suspensions for my 7 as i found the front left one is a bit soft already.
just wondering what brand of suspensions u guys are using??
and rating??
just wondering what brand of suspensions u guys are using??
and rating??
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use the freakin search
I am running stock suspension with Koni Yellows. I havent needed anything more than what the stock suspension gives......so far. course I've only had it for about a month. I've been too busy making it faster in a straight line.
I am running stock suspension with Koni Yellows. I havent needed anything more than what the stock suspension gives......so far. course I've only had it for about a month. I've been too busy making it faster in a straight line.
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Originally posted by XSTransAm
im told hks hypermax damper 2's are one of the best for our cars.
im told hks hypermax damper 2's are one of the best for our cars.
Unless you are an experienced track guy, pick up some springs (H&R for example) and some adjustable shocks like Konis and try that out for a while.
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i m not an experienced track guy, probably will go on track one or 2 times a year, mainly for Sunday cruise on mountain roads, so i'll be looking at getting something not too hard, but not too soft neither.
anyone here tried apexi? or jic?
anyone here tried apexi? or jic?
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I put in the H&R sport springs. They are firmer than the RB ones that were in there before, but they are not harsh. Still using the stock shocks. The springs solved a problem I was having with the tire touching the inner fender liner (front) under hard cornering on the highway.
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Koni adjustable shocks should do you just fine. They are even height adjustable so you really don't need to do springs if you don't want to. When you replace them, do the upper strut/shock mounts and spring pads. That will make the suspension quieter and the rubbers are probably all shot anyway.
All coil overs will be stiff. Most use spring rates up over 400lbs/in usually in the 500lbs/in range.
All coil overs will be stiff. Most use spring rates up over 400lbs/in usually in the 500lbs/in range.
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Originally posted by MRV3
i m not an experienced track guy, probably will go on track one or 2 times a year, mainly for Sunday cruise on mountain roads, so i'll be looking at getting something not too hard, but not too soft neither.
anyone here tried apexi? or jic?
i m not an experienced track guy, probably will go on track one or 2 times a year, mainly for Sunday cruise on mountain roads, so i'll be looking at getting something not too hard, but not too soft neither.
anyone here tried apexi? or jic?
The progressive spring rate will feel nice on the street but give you a little more aggressive handling when you need it.
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well, if you want stock goodness, than 93 R1 springs and struts are a good thing. I can tell you, since i own an R1, they are pretty stiff, but provide stock goodness. Now i have Tokico Ilumina 5way struts and Racing beat springs, and they are perfect for me. But for all out, i'd go with JIC FLT-A2...or not.
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Originally posted by Roar 629
i use tein flex almost 2 yrs.. and it's great for daily and city driving..
i use tein flex almost 2 yrs.. and it's great for daily and city driving..
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Re: what suspensions u r using??
Originally posted by MRV3
im looking at getting aftermarket suspensions for my 7 as i found the front left one is a bit soft already.
just wondering what brand of suspensions u guys are using??
and rating??
im looking at getting aftermarket suspensions for my 7 as i found the front left one is a bit soft already.
just wondering what brand of suspensions u guys are using??
and rating??
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I love my old Mazdaspeed coilover. People complain they are soft...but, I like it a lot because it's 'soft' for street comfort. I don't drive mad quick or drift or drag anyway.
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Originally posted by MRV3
i m not an experienced track guy, probably will go on track one or 2 times a year, mainly for Sunday cruise on mountain roads, so i'll be looking at getting something not too hard, but not too soft neither.
anyone here tried apexi? or jic?
i m not an experienced track guy, probably will go on track one or 2 times a year, mainly for Sunday cruise on mountain roads, so i'll be looking at getting something not too hard, but not too soft neither.
anyone here tried apexi? or jic?
They are good at not too soft and not too hard.