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Originally posted by Steeb: 4 If you're driving to work on a racetrack, "Sport" or "Race" springs from other brands may be for you. The majority of you wouldn't have any problems with "sport springs" from most manufacturers. I feel it's important to understand what you...

Originally posted by JDM: I had to cut my old ones off as well. I tried everything: clean the threads with the Dremel brush wheel, used WD40 to lubricate, used brake fluid to make loose. No luck, toom much rust. Destroyed a few fiberglass reinforced cut-off wheels, but got those old links off. New ...

depends on the tire, they are all different

define "smooth"

"smooth" as i would define it is controlled by the dampers, not the springs.

Intraxx still has increased rates from stock, so i have no idea how you're going to back that up.

What spring rate would you consider "not bumpy"?



(you're asking a subjective question)

Keep in mind that ALL lowering springs HAVE TO INCREASE the spring rate, so that your car doesn't ride on the bumpstops.

You can easily fit a 225 on a 6" wheel. The issue is fender clearance. With that said, about the best PERFORMANCE tires you could buy for a MX-3 would be Kumho MX's or Falken Azenis. Both come in a 205/50/15 and the MX comes in a wider size, I believe a 225. Neither are good on treadwear or qui...

i dont understand how the rotor can come off without removing the caliper...

look for parts that look "clean", as in they are rubbing under load. inner fender walls would be my first target.

a lot....it's a big bolt.

Porsche/Audi brakes wouldn't work without a lot of money and time invested. First, they are 5 bolt, and the offset of the discs are nowhere near that of the MX-3.

the oem struts are pretty good, though a bit pricey maybe.

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by TsiMiata: They are not discontinueing parts for older cars AFAIK. They are still carrying pars forthe 1st gen RX-7's. Those are a good 13 years older than the oldest MX-3. <hr></blockquote><p>B...

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by dewthis: I replaced the tires today. I checked them out and it looked like from of the middle of the tire to the inside it was wore, more towards the inside. No more kuhmo's for me!!! <hr></blo...

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dj Continuum: whats 200/50/15? <hr></blockquote><p>a tire size....for an explanation of what each number means, read the other current thread, "tire size change".

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Johns93GS: <p>Wow I shouldnt have changed my attitude for you. I only did because I was hoping for an answer. If I wanted the ZX2 struts I would have searched for them but don't tell me to sear...