Do you need camber plates with the 1.1" drop?
Need some lowering spring advise
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Do you need camber plates with the 1.1" drop?
if you dont have a lot of money and want to lower, get an eibach spring. Eibach is bouncy tho. Had it before for my civic. i think Cobb is as close you can get to the stock spring.
if you have load of money, get a coilover set like BC coilover which can adjust the heigh and ride comfort.
if you have load of money, get a coilover set like BC coilover which can adjust the heigh and ride comfort.
supergoose
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- 07' Mazdaspeed 3 Sport
I have Roadmagnets on mine and love the look. As for the ride, it is a little bumpy but, not bad at all. I have had them on since I have had the car and I have 20,000 miles on it with no problems.
Nliiitend1
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Please tell me you ordered some proper dampers as well...
The Vogtland springs are pretty good. The springs give the car a rake(front being lower than the back). The ride quality is firm , but not harsh. I will get some pics up later today.
mazdaspeedster3
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- Mazdaspeed3. 2008
I would guess the springs with the least drop. If you can afford it though go with some new struts while you have it all apart.
Nliiitend1
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Stock springs...
IMO, the stock dampers aren't really even adequate for the stock springs, so any aftermarket lowering spring is going to be even worse.
(yupnope)
Jdizzle659
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- Mazdaspeed 3
wouldn't aftermarket springs be less bouncy?
Jdizzle659
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just lower the front of your car... you'll get better traction
Nliiitend1
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Simply put, no.
haha. ya, i think i saw you say that to someone else but i didn't wanna quote you. i'm going to get coilovers i just can't get them yet. and if i go 17" wheels, it's going to look silly small without a low job. haha.
H3br3w_Ham3r
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed3
My 17's weren't too small. One inch smaller than stock with a 225/45 tire. My BC coils lowered the car a little but not much and the wheels look fine.
you're right, yours do look good. i may be the most indecisive person on this earth.
H3br3w_Ham3r
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I know the feeling.... It took me forever to decide on wheels. First I wanted 18's and then 17's but then wanted the 18's again lol. Same with the decision between 7 or 8 or 9 inches wide. In the end I'm glad I went with the 17x8. Lightweight and the inch smaller keeps it from rubbing on the fender and 9 in wheels would've been nice but I was not sure how they would fit. The coils also help that since they are so stiff I can get a wheel off the ground now!
Quiksilver05
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Been using H&R Springs for about 20k miles with no problems and I love them! Just a bit bumpy cause the roads here in CA suck!!
Nliiitend1
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Not to mention the fact that your suspension is now horribly underdamped...but yeah, it must just be the roads' fault!
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