extremez31
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- 2013 Mazda2 Sport (5 Speed)
This weekend the weather was nice enough for me to install the coilovers. First some install pics.
Closeup showing FoMoCo stamped on stock suspension. Ford Motor Company
Front Shock Side by Side
Rear Side by Side, note the Rears are Inverted
Rear Springs Side by Side - I separated the springs to mount in the stock location to compete in solo STF
Rear installed
Instructions from ford racing carried over 100% to the mazda2. Total install time took approx. 3 hours, I could have saved an hour with a lift. The rear springs are 8" tall, they fit without issue in the stock location, removing them from the perches and mounting them on the torsion bar meant no more height adjustment. Luckily the Rear springs are tall enough to drop the car approx 1.5 inches. A few zip ties hold them in place when the cars off the ground. I do like that the rears are inverted but feel they should have came with protectors.
The fronts also went in smoothly the height adjustment was set as high as possible this was to match the rear height.
Impressions,
I was fearful that this would be to harsh on the street, especially since the spring rates are so high. After about 30 seconds of driving I was a bit confused, it felt slightly stiffer than stock, The dampening and spring rates are perfectly matched. it absorbs ruts and imperfections very well. Performing emergency lane change was a different story, doing 40 MPH i cranked the wheel to disturb the car and it just responded by snapping me into the adjacent lane. The car felt planted and almost no body roll. I wasn't expecting that.
On my way to work today (commute to NYC) I noticed the car doesn't absorb bumps where both tires are involved, the car "hops" over them and the spring rate is definitely apparent here. Over all I dont think these are for everyone but I am very happy with them.
I wish i could compare them to a different setup, looking forward for the first solo event - Rich.
Closeup showing FoMoCo stamped on stock suspension. Ford Motor Company
Front Shock Side by Side
Rear Side by Side, note the Rears are Inverted
Rear Springs Side by Side - I separated the springs to mount in the stock location to compete in solo STF
Rear installed
Instructions from ford racing carried over 100% to the mazda2. Total install time took approx. 3 hours, I could have saved an hour with a lift. The rear springs are 8" tall, they fit without issue in the stock location, removing them from the perches and mounting them on the torsion bar meant no more height adjustment. Luckily the Rear springs are tall enough to drop the car approx 1.5 inches. A few zip ties hold them in place when the cars off the ground. I do like that the rears are inverted but feel they should have came with protectors.
The fronts also went in smoothly the height adjustment was set as high as possible this was to match the rear height.
Impressions,
I was fearful that this would be to harsh on the street, especially since the spring rates are so high. After about 30 seconds of driving I was a bit confused, it felt slightly stiffer than stock, The dampening and spring rates are perfectly matched. it absorbs ruts and imperfections very well. Performing emergency lane change was a different story, doing 40 MPH i cranked the wheel to disturb the car and it just responded by snapping me into the adjacent lane. The car felt planted and almost no body roll. I wasn't expecting that.
On my way to work today (commute to NYC) I noticed the car doesn't absorb bumps where both tires are involved, the car "hops" over them and the spring rate is definitely apparent here. Over all I dont think these are for everyone but I am very happy with them.
I wish i could compare them to a different setup, looking forward for the first solo event - Rich.
