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Old 06-19-07, 03:37 PM
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Spring Choices

Im running 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the rear, Mazdaspeed MS01's, and stock shocks.

im looking to lower the car a bit for asthetic purposes, but im a little confused on the results of some of the common springs. I see some mixed reviews on the Racing Beat, Eibach, and H&R's.

Im aiming to make the wheels "look right" in the wheel well, without degrading the ride or handling too much. I DD the car, and it occationally sees some spirited driving but thats about it.

From what i gathered, i thin the RS*R Downsprings seem to be the best option for me, but i cant find any examples or pictures with 17" wheels used.

this is the stance im looking for:
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/pics-fd-rs%2Ar-downsprings-610594/

heres the RS*R Downsprings on 17's, but with Koni Yellows. Im not sure how that will effect the difference in looks versus stock shocks. I would be willing to go a TAD bit lower.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...5&postcount=18

any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 06-20-07, 11:06 AM
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If you're staying on stock dampers and you're satisfied with your damping, you should pick something with approximately the same spring rates as stock.

Although, the stock spring/dampers tend toward oversteer. You could afford to go a little higher with spring rate in the rear (don't exceed 5.3kg/mm), but not too much because you don't have much valving for the stock rear dampers.
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