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Old 06-10-2002, 04:30 PM
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Ok i talked to the guy at the rx7.com store, other than being very rude they were pretty helpful. Anyways, the dude told me that no one makes springs that will work for the convertible. He said that because it takes the same springs as the other models the spring makers say they will work. But since the convertible is about 600 pounds more it would ride on the ground. I personally dont think that would help my cornering very much! Anyway, does anyone know about this?? Let me know. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Shane.Trammell' date='Jun 10 2002, 06:30 PM
Ok i talked to the guy at the rx7.com store, other than being very rude they were pretty helpful. Anyways, the dude told me that no one makes springs that will work for the convertible. He said that because it takes the same springs as the other models the spring makers say they will work. But since the convertible is about 600 pounds more it would ride on the ground. I personally dont think that would help my cornering very much! Anyway, does anyone know about this?? Let me know. Thanks
The convertible is only about 200-300 pounds heavier than a coupe. As long as you use good stiff springs you won't bottom out. The Suspension Techniques springs are what I use--$160 from J.C. whitney. Another option would be to go with coilovers.
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thanks a lot. Ill check out those jc whitneys. Hey does anyone know if the eibachs will work??
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Originally Posted by Shane.Trammell' date='Jun 10 2002, 06:42 PM
thanks a lot. Ill check out those jc whitneys. Hey does anyone know if the eibachs will work??
They'll also work, but they're a little softer. I'm not sure if they'll bottom out.
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You can use springs for a TII The TIIs weigh a little bit more than a NA coupe.
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Originally Posted by ILUVMY88CABRIO' date='Jun 10 2002, 10:53 PM
You can use springs for a TII The TIIs weigh a little bit more than a NA coupe.
Don't convertibles use the same springs as TII's?
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is that 160 each? or for the whole set of 4, cause I may need some new springs =) (return of cheapman) I also need some good/cheap adjustable shocks, kyb agx? or any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by 13BAce' date='Jun 10 2002, 07:56 PM
[quote name='ILUVMY88CABRIO' date='Jun 10 2002, 10:53 PM']You can use springs for a TII The TIIs weigh a little bit more than a NA coupe.
Don't convertibles use the same springs as TII's?[/quote]

You should know, you have a combo of both.
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I checked out those jc whitneys. They are 160 for the set. 80 for the front and 80 for the back.
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Originally Posted by SoniX' date='Jun 10 2002, 11:15 PM
is that 160 each? or for the whole set of 4, cause I may need some new springs =) (return of cheapman) I also need some good/cheap adjustable shocks, kyb agx? or any other suggestions?
Yes, $160 for all 4...best deal in town. http://www.k2rd.com has a good deal on the AGX's. http://www.coximport.com also has them.
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