zx2 struts + H&R springs

[RayRay]

I just picked up a set of H&R springs and now I need to pick a set of struts. I know that my stock 130k-miles-old struts, or the kyb's or Tokico HP's wouldn't be able to handle the 1.5"/1.3" drop. And I know that zx2 struts and Mazdaspeeds (cha-ching!) can handle those springs. And I know that the zx2 struts add another 0.5" drop.<p>My question is for everyone who has the zx2 struts and H&R springs. How is your car with that suspension set-up? I'm sure it handles well but I'm really concerned about f'ing up my car on bumps/potholes/etc.

[don walker]

I just did Tokico's with Eibach's and sooooo far not a problem on local roads. No spring hits going over speed bumps.

[JasonH]

They should work fine. That's the same setup I'll be using when I get around to doing my suspension. I researched the difference between MX-3 Eibachs and H&Rs and found that the drop should be almost the same and the H&Rs are just slightly stiffer.

[RayRay]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by JasonH:
They should work fine. That's the same setup I'll be using when I get around to doing my suspension. I researched the difference between MX-3 Eibachs and H&Rs and found that the drop should be almost the same and the H&Rs are just slightly stiffer.<hr></blockquote><p>Eibach claims that their springs will drop 1.0" front and rear. H&R claim 1.5" front and 1.3" rear. I would be happy with that claimed drop (with H&R) but zx2 struts add another 0.5" so I guess it would end up being ~2.0" front and ~1.8" rear. That extra 0.5" drop is what i'm worried about.

[JasonH]

But the extra drop doesn't affect the struts because it is only a function of the strut length. It's not like you're using springs with a 2" drop.<p>Also, what drop a company claims and what the actual results are can be wildly different. From my research on and off the board the H&Rs and Eibachs don't have much of a difference in the amount they lower.

[don walker]

With the ZX2 set up and Eibachs I have a 3/4" drop in the front and a 1/2" drop in rear. Not much difference front stock set-up but with the progressive rated springs the handling is much better. A tremendous improvement on the turn in rate without "going over the outer tire" feel.

[JasonH]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by don walker:
With the ZX2 set up and Eibachs I have a 3/4" drop in the front and a 1/2" drop in rear. Not much difference front stock set-up but with the progressive rated springs the handling is much better. A tremendous improvement on the turn in rate without "going over the outer tire" feel.<hr></blockquote>
Don, are those the Eibachs for the ZX2 or the MX-3?

[zevirii]

I just ordered some Eibachs from corksport.. They said that they don't make them for the Mx-3, but they make them for the Escort and those fit on the mx-3.

[Steeb]

yes they do, protoges and escorts have the same part number mx3's have their own. its on eibach.com