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Bump Stops

Postby Baxter » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:46 pm

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
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Postby fattima » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:08 am

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.

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Postby GS » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:04 am

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.
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Postby fastfreddygassit » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:17 pm

I think green comment :mrgreen: has the fcm bumpies on his. IIRC they were not too expensive to bring over.
Group buy maybe?
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Postby Spranga » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:35 pm

fastfreddygassit wrote:I think green comment :mrgreen: 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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Postby meanmx » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:02 pm

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Postby fastfreddygassit » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:56 pm

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???

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Postby green_comet » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:13 pm

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.

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Postby Locutus » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:08 am

also interested, pending cost

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Postby PASHN8 » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:07 am

Also interested for a set of them for the SE :)
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Postby wun911 » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:51 am

Is this just an NA thing or does it apply to NB aswell??
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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:09 pm

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?
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Postby Garry » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:18 pm

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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Postby mr_rotary » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:47 pm

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!


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