What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[RattleCanAR]

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MaxxHaul 70115 46" x 36" x 4-1/2"... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

 

[2019GTRTrbo]

Proud owner of a 2019 GTR in Machine Grey

Installed the CorkSport SRI and upgraded Turbo Inlet Pipe a couple of weeks ago and just got the Axle Back Exhaust installed today…a little extra Zoom Zoom to make the driving experience more fun. Have the CorkSport lowering springs up next but still waiting on my Bilstein shocks and struts to arrive — they’re on national back order

 

[2019GTRTrbo]

Video of exhaust sound with some turbo fun

 

[N7turbo]

Have the CorkSport lowering springs up next but still waiting on my Bilstein shocks and struts to arrive — they’re on national back order

Which shocks? The B6's can't be used with a 2" lowering spring, as far as I know. You need the B8 for that but for whatever reason, they are not available for our car.

Video of exhaust sound with some turbo fun


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Sounds great!

 

[2019GTRTrbo]

Which shocks? The B6's can't be used with a 2" lowering spring, as far as I know. You need the B8 for that but for whatever reason, they are not available for our car.


Sounds great!

I got both the B6 struts and shocks..funny you chimed in because I came across your post in a suspension thread about the shocks being too long just over an hour ago lol. CS mentioned on their website that customers have had success with B6’s but they may have only been referring to the struts so I’m not sure. I have KYB shocks currently—looked into KYB struts but doesn’t look like they manufacture them anymore for the CX-5. Ordered everything as a kit, will definitely report back. Vendor said probably another 3 weeks.

Thank you sir! Exciting stuff — very happy with the upgrades.

 

[N7turbo]

Yeah they make the B8 with its shortened body specifically for lowered cars. I remember being disappointed when I researched them and would likely already have them if it weren't for that.

You say you ordered everything as a kit? You mean the B6 shocks and the Corksport springs? Where is that sold as a kit?

 

[2019GTRTrbo]

Yeah they make the B8 with its shortened body specifically for lowered cars. I remember being disappointed when I researched them and would likely already have them if it weren't for that.

You say you ordered everything as a kit? You mean the B6 shocks and the Corksport springs? Where is that sold as a kit?

Well that’s frustrating. I looked at B4’s also which are less slanted towards performance suspension and more of an OEM fit but those are on national back order too.

I ordered the B6 struts and shocks as a kit through Jack-It - pricing was better when you buy them as a bundle. I got the lowering springs directly through CS.

 

[N7turbo]

Ok, so the CS springs weren't part of the kit.

Yeah, the B6 may raise your ride height with the 2" lowering springs. There is a user with a 1 or 1.5" spring that got them to work with a different bump stop, but it still resulted in a small raise.

@bTwix

Thread:

Z

Thread 'Question about suspension upgrades'

Feb 26, 2025

Previously I put H&R springs (lower) and sway bars on my 2012 Miata and there was no mention from the dealer of needing to do anything with the shocks/struts, so I did not give the shocks another thought. It was a great change, the car looked much better and the handling was a big bump up from stock, which surprised me.
Based on that experience, I am contemplating putting springs/sway bars on my new CX-5.

I am wondering again about the 'springs only' upgrade.
I never thought of this before but doesn't the shock/strut get compressed and its function compromised?
I would think...

• ZooMazda24
• Replies: 57
• Forum: CX-5 Wheels/Brakes/Susp

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[2019GTRTrbo]

Ok, so the CS springs weren't part of the kit.

Yeah, the B6 may raise your ride height with the 2" lowering springs. There is a user with a 1 or 1.5" spring that got them to work with a different bump stop, but it still resulted in a small raise.

@bTwix

Thread:

Z

Thread 'Question about suspension upgrades'

Feb 26, 2025

Previously I put H&R springs (lower) and sway bars on my 2012 Miata and there was no mention from the dealer of needing to do anything with the shocks/struts, so I did not give the shocks another thought. It was a great change, the car looked much better and the handling was a big bump up from stock, which surprised me.
Based on that experience, I am contemplating putting springs/sway bars on my new CX-5.

I am wondering again about the 'springs only' upgrade.
I never thought of this before but doesn't the shock/strut get compressed and its function compromised?
I would think...

• ZooMazda24
• Replies: 57
• Forum: CX-5 Wheels/Brakes/Susp

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I appreciate you linking this..you’ve really done a deep dive. A lot to sift through but worth it, might be able to cancel the order and get refunded.