is ther anyway of getting a detailed photo assembly instructions of the coil over items for the first gen rx7 put up on here to show whats involved in the coil over conversion other than the current written instructions.

cheers

Chris.

I will try to get something together. There are images and write ups on rx7club.com

I will be happy to explain any questions you may have as well.

-billy

cheers for that, i'm just trying to find a suitable and easy suspension upgrade for my rx7 as im not the greatest mechanic and i more of a visual learner than reading text.

I've also been interested in picking up a set for my 85. I'm also not the greatest mechanic... actually an electrican.

And I'm trying to find springs that don't lower the stock ride height... I had Racing Beat springs on my last RX-7 which lowered it 1" all around I believe... And the front rubbed everytime I took a turn hard or had a passanger in the car while turning.

That RX-7 has since been parted out, and I have the same exact rim and tire set-up switched over on to my new 85...

So basicly... I'm looking to avoid any rubbing issues while upgrading my suspension.

Excuse me for my ignorance...

Also, what do you think would be a good rate to choose for a street set-up... That sees the dragstrip prob 3 times a year... If I'm even that lucky.

Ohhh by the way I already have the tokico blues all around, which I picked up here...

Our street kit is 100% bolt on. No welding involved.

You remove the strut assembly from the car. Use a spring compressor (rental at your local autozone) to compress the spring. Remove the strut top from the shock. Slide the adjustable collar onto the strut housing then your spring and then upper spring support. Put the strut top back on the shock. Bolt the assembly back in the car.

It would be the same process as replacing the shock insert in the FSM or haynes manual sans actually pulling the insert and when you put it back together you use different parts.

Spring rates for the street would be 200, 225 or 250. You want a 7" long spring.

As far as not wanting to lower the car you can adjust the collar where you want it. Would certainly be a way to get a stiffer spring without the lowering of most aftermarket spring sets.

-billy

Thanks... As soon as funds allow I'll be picking up a set.

I'm thinking 250 since I think I'd like the stiffest I could go and still stay streetable.

Should I get the same rate for the back...???? Again it's a street / dragstrip car, but definatly waaay' more street...

Rear spring rates typically run a little more than 50% of the front spring rate. If you are going with 250 up front, you should consider 125 - 150 in the back. Remember, the stiffer the rear spring the more oversteer you will have.

Respeed sells an adjustable rear spring perch and the springs to go with them. That's what I'm running, and it is a very nice setup. The adjustable perch allows you to set the ride height where you want it, and allows the option of running the spring rate that you want.

Thanks bud!

He nailed it on the head. Not much I could add

-billy

I am installing them this weekend..I can try to document the installation..

I'm interested in this same coil over kit. My car is an '83 RX7, but it is a full plug-in electric. Very heavy with the battery weight. The car is 3200 lbs split about 50/50, so the added weight will flex the springs lower than normal.

The spring rates for these kits can easily accommodate this added weight, but needed to know what the adjustment range is for the front and rear coil over kits from Re-speed so I can pick the right springs. Ideally, I would like the car to ride 1" lower than stock with the added 200 lbs per wheel.

Thanks - Shannon

Hello,

I think I just responded to your thread over at the rx7club. The adjustment range for the race version (which I have) is huge. Well beyond what I would ever need. Not too sure on the street version, but if you aren't looking to lower the car very much then you should be well within the adjustment range.

The adjustment range on the rear perches also seem to be huge, definitely overkill, which I like. I'm quite sure that any of these setups will get you in the range you are looking for, but we can see what Billy has to say about it...

Yes, I did respond over at the club as well. Over there you mentioned maybe 2800 pounds. You really need to know the weight per axle. Hit up a truck stop and get a weight and let us know. I can help you choose the correct shocks and springs once we know the weights.

-billy