What is the suspension setup in a rx-5?

Whizbang · 10-11-2008, 02:10 PM

is it similiar to the Rx4 with the leaf spring rears? If so what can be done to replace it?

Jeff20B · 10-18-2008, 03:18 PM

The rear has coil springs and lever arms, or something. I'm not a suspension guy so I can't tell ackerman from bump steer.

j_tso · 10-19-2008, 03:28 AM

Brochure says 5 link with coil springs.

http://mrec.rotary.net.nz/brochures/rx5/rx5f.jpg

Whizbang · 10-21-2008, 02:07 PM

really? maybe i will pick up that cosmo

diabolical1 · 12-10-2008, 04:23 PM

i had the occasion to meet a gentleman with not one, but two Rx-5s earlier this year. it's the first time i'd ever seen the Rx-5 in real life and they are very cool cars. jeez, where are you guys finding them? lucky so-and-sos ...

FIBREMAZ 13 BEEF · 12-15-2008, 05:51 AM

Rx5 has struts up front and trailing arm setup at the rear.

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10-21-2008, 02:07 PM	#4
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	really? maybe i will pick up that cosmo __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

10-18-2008, 03:18 PM	#2
Jeff20B Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 215 Rep Power: 18	The rear has coil springs and lever arms, or something. I'm not a suspension guy so I can't tell ackerman from bump steer.

10-19-2008, 03:28 AM	#3
j_tso Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 18	Brochure says 5 link with coil springs. http://mrec.rotary.net.nz/brochures/rx5/rx5f.jpg

12-10-2008, 04:23 PM	#5
diabolical1 I have radioactive semen Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a bottle of Glenfiddich Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	i had the occasion to meet a gentleman with not one, but two Rx-5s earlier this year. it's the first time i'd ever seen the Rx-5 in real life and they are very cool cars. jeez, where are you guys finding them? lucky so-and-sos ...

12-15-2008, 05:51 AM	#6
FIBREMAZ 13 BEEF Mazda Carbon FIbre Master Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 64 Rep Power: 17	Rx5 has struts up front and trailing arm setup at the rear.