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Bump Stops
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:46 pm
by Baxter
Hello All, I have just fitted a set of FATCATMOTORSPORTS 46mm linear bump stops. My 1.8 NA has AGX's set on 4 all round with Pedders springs and a 13inch ride height with a Whiteline front sway bar. I was using cut down factory bump stops. The difference the FCM's items made is remarkable. The ride, steering and handling have improved considerably,you can now feel the suspension working patricularly in the rear.Worth every penny.Try their Web site
Steve
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:08 am
by fattima
Thanks for that Steve I have looked at them and wondered how good they are. When I decide what I am going to do with my suspension I'll keep them in mind.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:04 am
by GS
A set of FCM bump stops have been on my 'to do' list for a while as well. How much did the shipping set you back Steve??
Also did you have any luck emailling them or did you just phone up? I sent them an email a couple of weeks ago then noticed that the website mentioned phone is the prefered contact method.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:17 pm
by fastfreddygassit
I think green comment
has the fcm bumpies on his. IIRC they were not too expensive to bring over.
Group buy maybe?
I'll be in it.
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:35 pm
by Spranga
fastfreddygassit wrote:I think green comment
has the fcm bumpies on his. IIRC they were not too expensive to bring over.
Group buy maybe?
I'll be in it.
Me too!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:02 pm
by meanmx
Me three
Ben
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:56 pm
by fastfreddygassit
GS wrote:A set of FCM bump stops have been on my 'to do' list for a while as well. How much did the shipping set you back Steve??
just checked out the FCM
WEBSITE and shipping is stuff all. $US10???
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:13 pm
by green_comet
Hey ladies,
Yes I installed a set of 46mm FCM bumpstops on my car about a year ago, they made the ride alot smoother. The car used to bottom out on the standard bumps quite alot, but now it very rarely happens. Im running bisteins/kings so the ride was prety harsh before I installed the bumps. You can really feel the extra travel in the rear suspension. IIRC They cost me around $110 posted to my door.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:08 am
by Locutus
also interested, pending cost
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:07 am
by PASHN8
Also interested for a set of them for the SE
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:51 am
by wun911
Is this just an NA thing or does it apply to NB aswell??
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:09 pm
by SuperMazdaKart
aren't the stock bumpstops integrated into the dust cover boots? so what do you do for aftermarket bumpstops then? cut the stock cover boots or don't use them or an aftermarket solution?
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:18 pm
by Garry
Is this just an NA thing or does it apply to NB aswell??
Mazda changed the design of the top hats on the rear shocks on the NB to allow more suspension travel but if your NB is lowered then you will get some advantage out of these new bumps stops. Though there isn't much extra travel available in the front unless you remove the plastic inner guard liner.
aren't the stock bumpstops integrated into the dust cover boots?
On the NA the bump stops are integrated with the dust boots, on the NB they are seperate. Fatcat sells a dust boot/bump stop package for NA's.
Have a look at their website for details
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:47 pm
by mr_rotary
Garry wrote:On the NA the bump stops are integrated with the dust boots, on the NB they are seperate. Fatcat sells a dust boot/bump stop package for NA's.
Currently have these on my NA6 and can't fault anything about them. Importing these bumpstops worked out cheaper than the factory bumpstops. And with the current conversion rate, you guy's buying them now will be well and truly cheaper than Mazda's!