I heard that using aftermarket springs on stock shocks and struts isn't too good for the shocks but is that true? Because the rear of my rx7 is really high and I would like to get a set of Tein S tech springs to lower it but I don't want to spend too much and get shocks since I don't drive my fd much. Does any1 know if this will work. Thanks.

 

Im not a suspension expert so I could be wrong, so correct me if I am guys.

1) Using lowering springs on stock struts are harmful to your struts because the strut piston is compressed more at all times and never fully decompresses unlike the case with your stock springs.

2) Yes, you can use tein s-techs. Alot of people run their FD's with lowering springs. The problem that you will come across is a decreased lifetime of your struts. However, you either will not run into this problem because either a. the life of your struts are already at their peak or b. you will want different struts/coilovers and change them out eventually.

Personal opinion)
"I don't want to spend too much and get shocks"
You own an FD, get used to it. If you aren't willing to throw out some money to do your car properly then you own the wrong car. They are very old, fragile, and uncommon so you should give it (the car) the honor.

 

+1, very well said. I know several people that have been on the stock struts and lowering springs with-out a problem. You can always upgrade the struts later on, which will be a cheaper alternative than buying $1000+ coilovers.

 

im on stock struts with eibach springs... will be on them till i can afford to go with stance coilovers

 

FD's don't have struts.
They have shocks, and springs.

 

I ran tein s-techs with stock r1 shocks for awhile... never had any problems as far as shock life within the 5k miles I drove on them but I will tell you that I did have a problem with the way teins dropped the car. The back always seemed too high for me compared to the front which was really low. After I switched to koni's and set the perch height settings highest in front and lowest in the back did I really enjoy my suspension setup.

I would recommend H&R's for stock shocks. The drop is more even and the spring rate isnt as high as the teins while it still lowers the car substantially. If your going to swicth ur shocks for koni's,tokicos,blisteins,etc in the future, go for either. I like teins because they are stiffer.

Thanks,
Armen

 

Thanks. I think I'll go with the H&R springs now.

 

yeah.. owning RX7 and trying to save money isn't really a good formula.. hehe

As long as spring doesn't have some crazy rate.. should be fine

 

[QUOTE=new041123;8952462]yeah.. owning RX7 and trying to save money isn't really a good formula.. hehe



lol funny but true

 

Read Howard Coleman's thread in this forum. The guy know what he's talking about. His recommendation - Eiback Pro springs and stock OEM shocks. Cheap and effective. Save your money for wheels, tires, or those engine mods.

 

you wont find these cheaper, I bought a set from this guy a few months ago.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...3A1|240%3A1318

 

Now that I think about it I'm going to get KYB shocks to go w/ the H&R springs since I'm going to remove the stock ones and get alignmnet done. Might as well go all the way.

 

Damn they are cheap. Oh well I already bought H&R springs. I hope they perform well.

 

i had stock shocks with eibach springs and it was a really nice ride.. loved it and so did my local fd buddies