shocks? which is for me

smelly3

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2005 mazda 3, 2.3l ;( stock
i need to start working on suspension and the first place i am looking to do work is the shocks. i am wondering if you can help out by suggesting some good ones. i want to do all 4 at one time which means right now i dont have a lot to spend. any help
 
Well, here's the thing. I would not recommend to just do shocks, because any performance-oriented shocks are going to have more aggressive damping, and they will basically overpower your springs, your suspension will be heavily overdamped. I don't think you'll be happy.
 
ok so what do you think i need to do. i am used to muscle cars and this is actually the first 4-cyl i have ever owned
 
ok so what do you think i need to do. i am used to muscle cars and this is actually the first 4-cyl i have ever owned

I think many will agree that you should research some springs and shocks. Decide how low a drop you want, how much stiffness you want, and then try to match your desired springs to the struts.

Or...

Buy coilovers, which are like a spring and a strut all in one.

Basically, make sure your setup reflects best practices, do not try to cut corners or save money, it simply does not work. :D

I hope this was helpful! (yippy)
 
i found these and what do you think

Notes:
front/rear
2/1.5
BK3P,5dr Hatch
EDFC EDKU1-12120 available



TEIN SS coilovers Contents of damper kit - Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4, Lower spring seat x4, Seat lock x4, Thrust washer x4; Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4; Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual; 16-way Adjustable Dampening
 
i found these and what do you think

Notes:
front/rear
2/1.5
BK3P,5dr Hatch
EDFC EDKU1-12120 available



TEIN SS coilovers Contents of damper kit - Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4, Lower spring seat x4, Seat lock x4, Thrust washer x4; Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4; Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual; 16-way Adjustable Dampening
I actually do not own a Mazda 3, hehe, but you cannot go wrong with Tein SS generally.

Use the search to perhaps turn up some info about different setups that people are running! (cool)
 

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