RuckinWestwood
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I'm currently lowered on H&R springs. Love the drop but starting to get annoyed with the little bounces. So I'm contemplating on getting coilovers. Looking for any feedback from anybody that has them installed.
forgive me for my n00b question as i am new to the CX5
im also looking to buy coilovers - im seeing a lot of talk with camber bolts.. are these necessary for coilover install or are they essentially for correcting camber beyond the natural camber you get from lowering?
thanks in advance!
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I can get you guys Tein or BC Racing coilovers if anyone is interested. Just send me a PM with your Zip Code.
I'm currently lowered on H&R springs. Love the drop but starting to get annoyed with the little bounces. So I'm contemplating on getting coilovers. Looking for any feedback from anybody that has them installed.
The factory suspension consist of shocks and springs. They are not adjustable. H&R springs lower the front by 1.25" and the rears 1.75".I thought ALL CX-5's were equipped with coilovers from the factory. And I was not aware that H&R offered a non-coilover conversion. So I'm confused when you say you are contemplating getting coilovers.(uhm)
The factory suspension consist of shocks and springs.
The terminology is a bit misleading. The front suspension of a CX-5 is actually a coilover setup (while the rear is separate spring and shock). Aftermarket "coilovers" have ride height adjustability that is missing in the factory setup. However, I suspect you already know that Mike and this is just another example of you "pulling the forum's chain".I thought that's what "coilovers" were. Shocks inside springs.
The terminology is a bit misleading. The front suspension of a CX-5 is actually a coilover setup (while the rear is separate spring and shock). Aftermarket "coilovers" have ride height adjustability that is missing in the factory setup. However, I suspect you already know that Mike and this is just another example of you "pulling the forum's chain".
I suspect you and I are of the same generation Mike and I'm pretty clear on what he's asking. H&Rs are simply a shorter, stouter version of the OE coils and, as such, stiffen the ride a bit while offering no adjustability in terms of ride height (fixed) or camber. After market coil overs have adjustable ride height (by was of a threaded collar at the base of the coil) and afford some adjustment for camber as well (although I'm not clear how they do the latter). I assume OP is looking for feedback on ride quality with coil overs.Maybe it's a generational gap but I found his question confusing:
"I'm currently lowered on H&R springs. Love the drop but starting to get annoyed with the little bounces. So I'm contemplating on getting coilovers. Looking for any feedback from anybody that has them installed."
I'm not clear on whether the H&R's are adjustable or not but if the question is about adjustable coilovers as opposed to the OEM and H&R non-adjustable ones, why not just say so instead of making us guess what "them" refers to.
Not trying to yank anyone's chain.
I'm not sure I understand how the BC lowers vs the Tein when you say the BC's don't add preload. I'm guessing you mean with the teins the spring compresses to lower, but then I'm unsure what the BC method is. I couldn't tell by looking at a picture.Thanks for that thread Chris. It was a lot info. He mention it rode like H&R. I think I'm leaning towards the BC racing cause you can adjust the height without putting more pre load on the springs vs the teins. Overall, I'm trying to get a factory ride with the looks of the H&Rs.
I'm not sure I understand how the BC lowers vs the Tein when you say the BC's don't add preload. I'm guessing you mean with the teins the spring compresses to lower, but then I'm unsure what the BC method is. I couldn't tell by looking at a picture.
I have looked at these K sports in the past; I didn't notice the tein don't come with pillow balls, these do.. that means easy camber adjustment. I'm looking to buy as early as next week so these are on my radar now.
http://www.ksportsuperstore.com/ksp...-coilover-kit-mazda-cx-5-2013-2014-cmz300-kp/
H&Rs are simply a shorter, stouter version of the OE coils and, as such, stiffen the ride a bit while offering no adjustability in terms of ride height (fixed) or camber. After market coil overs have adjustable ride height (by was of a threaded collar at the base of the coil) and afford some adjustment for camber as well (although I'm not clear how they do the latter).I assume OP is looking for feedback on ride quality with coil overs.