Are there any kits out there that would allow me to tweak the suspension to raise the CX-5 1"-2"? Or should I just put taller wheels on it?
Don't be fooled. Lifting the weight of the body/frame, engine and transmission higher will work against the effectiveness of the stabilizer bars (anti-sway bars) and raise the center of gravity. The unavoidable result will be more body lean during cornering. If more body lean is not considered detrimental to over all ride quality, I don't know what is.I think the above CX-5 might look better with some coil spacers. The Subie Forester has a 1" kit so I am hoping someone makes it for our ride, and best part is it does not change the suspension ride quality, which is already stiffer than 8 other compact SUVs I tried before buying.
H&R has high spring kits + 35/40 mm.
link: http://www.ebay.de/itm/H-R-Hoherleg..._Autoteile&hash=item1e6d4bc588#ht_1405wt_1162
Don't be fooled. Lifting the weight of the body/frame, engine and transmission higher will work against the effectiveness of the stabilizer bars (anti-sway bars) and raise the center of gravity. The unavoidable result will be more body lean during cornering. If more body lean is not considered detrimental to over all ride quality, I don't know what is.
H&R has high spring kits + 35/40 mm.
link: http://www.ebay.de/itm/H-R-Hoherleg..._Autoteile&hash=item1e6d4bc588#ht_1405wt_1162
I haven't heard of any lift kits for the cx-5. You can probably get a generic kit at a truck performance shop, I'm not sure how high you can get with a set of adjustable coil overs.. I have some but I'm setting them for low.I'd love to raise the vehicle just about 2" so that I could put a bit more aggressive tires there and not worry about scraping my front lip.
I've heard of this one here, but nothing else from anywhere. Does anyone else know any other suppliers?
http://www.spaccer.com/en_US/prices.html
I just usually browse, so this is my first post. But I thought I would post this. I think its awesome and would love to have the rugged look!
http://www.autostyle-usa.com/?pkey=item_info&i_code=RHS42421630001&car_url=cx-5
I just wish we could find someone to make these fender flares, because $500 is way to steep!
For some reason, I could see Mike M. using that to get to his mountain destinations.
Definitely would add a stiffer rear and front sway bar to that (there are a few avail).
That's probably a diesel too. Imagine tuning it to roll coal.. I'd like to see the look on a ford or dodge diesel truck driver when they get rolled by a Japanese cuv lol!