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Originally Posted by IH8DSM
ok first one is easy billy at re-speed, everything suspension wise youll want from him.
As far as width thats up to you anything past 7 wide youll have to run flares. id say 15 x8s and 15x9 with a proper offset should work for what you want. Probably have to be like a 15 or so offset
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So with proper backspace and offset, 7" is the most you can get under the fenders?????, that's quite small.
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
Definitely talk to Billy about this. You can find him at his forum at www.re-speed.com, or over at http://www.iwankel.com/ where he seems to spend more time.
I'm running their front coilovers, and the rear adjustable perches. Awesome!
As for wheels, I'm running 13x8 Revolutions. They fit great with the coilovers, but I might have had issues with the stock springs. Backspacing is 4 inches.
The tires I use are dirt cheap, but perform great. I consistently beat Miatas on race rubber with these babies. They're Sumitomo HTR 200s, and they're going for under $50.00 each if you shop around. The size I run is 215/50/13.
Great shots of those Z cars man! I used to be a Datsun guy before I caught the rotary bug.
You may have seen my car at DGRRX (I think you were there, IIRC). I haven't seen any FBs running a lower ride height than mine, but I could go a lot lower if I wanted to (but it is also a daily driver). |
I remember you and your car, in fact I asked you about your wheels right before I took this pic:
So maximum backspace with coilovers is 4" and you barely clear those??? how much lower can you go with your current setup???
I also have never seen a FB lower than yours, in fact yours is the lowest FB I've ever seen, and trust me I've seen countless amounts of 1st gens.
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Originally Posted by ducktape
Lowering a first gen dramatically in the back is typically going to cause bump-oversteer issues. Such is life with a watts link.
/I've got a cheapskate coilover recipe using aftermarket Miata parts that will give you that stance in the front tho. Total cost ~$199.
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Care to elaborate on said recipe???