Which cars do the Coilovers for SE3P Mazda RX-8 fit?

Öhlins lists kit MAS MI00S1 for the SE3P Mazda RX-8 across every model year from 2003 to 2012.

Do I need new top mounts?

No. The front dampers come with Öhlins aluminum ball joint top mounts, and the rear dampers reuse the original Mazda top mounts, so nothing extra is needed at either end.

What damping setting should I use?

The Öhlins mounting instructions set each damper at 10 clicks as the baseline. Each click changes compression and rebound together through the DFV valve, so fewer clicks firm the damper for track use and more clicks soften it for the road.

How are the rear dampers adjusted?

Each rear damper connects to a control wire and adjustment knob that run through a grommet into the trunk, so the rear settings can be changed without lifting the car. Fitting them needs a 12 mm hole in the trunk inner panel.

How low does the car sit on the Öhlins kit?

With the preload and height adjusters in their standard positions the car sits about 35 mm lower than stock. Each turn of the height adjuster moves ride height by 1.5 mm, and Öhlins gives lowering ranges of roughly 20 to 50 mm front and 25 to 50 mm rear.

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Öhlins DFV Road & Track Coilovers for SE3P Mazda RX-8

Öhlins’ DFV Road & Track Coilovers for SE3P Mazda RX-8 replace all four dampers and springs with Öhlins kit MAS MI00S1, which Öhlins lists for every RX-8 model year from 2003 to 2012. A gold knob on each front damper and a remote knob for each rear damper switch between street and track settings in seconds, and with the adjusters in their standard positions the car sits about 35 mm lower than stock. It suits the owner who drives to the circuit and home again; a car trailered to every event wants a dedicated track damper.

Design and Performance

The Dual Flow Valve lets one adjuster shift low and high speed compression and rebound together, so road and track settings are a turn apart rather than a session of separate changes. Both axles use aluminum monotube dampers with a spring preload adjuster and a separate damper length adjuster, so ride height and spring preload are set independently. The front dampers come with Öhlins aluminum ball joint top mounts, while the rear reuses the original Mazda top mounts and gains a control wire and adjustment knob routed into the trunk, so the rear damping can be changed without reaching under the car.

Features

DFV (Dual Flow Valve) damping technology
Single 25-click adjuster sets compression and rebound together
Aluminum monotube shock absorbers front and rear
Aluminum ball joint front top mounts, included
Uses the original rear top mounts
Remote rear adjusters with control wire and adjustment knob
Spring preload and separate damper length adjusters front and rear
Rebuildable dampers for service and custom valving
Salt spray corrosion tested to ISO 9227
2-year Öhlins warranty

Specifications

Front lowering range: approximately 20-50 mm
Rear lowering range: approximately 25-50 mm
Ride height at standard setup: approximately 35 mm below stock
Front spring rate: 457 lb/in (80 N/mm)
Rear spring rate: 228 lb/in (40 N/mm)
Damping adjustment: 25 clicks, compression and rebound combined

What’s Included

Front shock absorbers (x2)
Front springs (x2)
Front top mounts (x2)
Rear shock absorbers (x2)
Rear springs (x2)
Rear control wires, adjustment knobs and grommets (x2)
Dust boots, rubber seats, bushing spacers, washers, screws and lock nuts
C-spanners, Allen key and Öhlins stickers
Owner’s manual

Applications

Mazda RX-8: SE3P | 2003-2012

Notes

Fitting the rear remote adjusters means drilling a 12 mm hole in the trunk inner panel near the rear speaker, as shown in the Öhlins mounting instructions
For the earlier rotary, see the Öhlins DFV Road and Track Coilovers for FD3S Mazda RX-7
Professional installation and a four-wheel alignment are recommended when fitting the Coilovers for SE3P Mazda RX-8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cars do the Coilovers for SE3P Mazda RX-8 fit? Öhlins lists kit MAS MI00S1 for the SE3P Mazda RX-8 across every model year from 2003 to 2012.
Do I need new top mounts? No. The front dampers come with Öhlins aluminum ball joint top mounts, and the rear dampers reuse the original Mazda top mounts, so nothing extra is needed at either end.
What damping setting should I use? The Öhlins mounting instructions set each damper at 10 clicks as the baseline. Each click changes compression and rebound together through the DFV valve, so fewer clicks firm the damper for track use and more clicks soften it for the road.
How are the rear dampers adjusted? Each rear damper connects to a control wire and adjustment knob that run through a grommet into the trunk, so the rear settings can be changed without lifting the car. Fitting them needs a 12 mm hole in the trunk inner panel.
How low does the car sit on the Öhlins kit? With the preload and height adjusters in their standard positions the car sits about 35 mm lower than stock. Each turn of the height adjuster moves ride height by 1.5 mm, and Öhlins gives lowering ranges of roughly 20 to 50 mm front and 25 to 50 mm rear.

About Öhlins

Öhlins was founded in 1976 by former motocross racer Kenth Öhlin and is based in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, where it develops dampers for motorcycles, cars and motorsport. Its suspension has won more than 300 world championship titles across motorcycle and car racing, its CES electronic damping went into series production on the Volvo S60R in 2003, and the company has been part of the Brembo group since 2025.

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