Awesome Springs!!

[Pro5OnSpeed]

springs, shocks

i was planing on autocrossing next year as well, and buying the Mazdaspeed adjustable shocks for a harder suspension. i know this is kinda off track a little bit, but should i replace the springs too then? and does anybody know how well the MS shocks are?

 

[Minus]

are these the same springs that on your website spoolin'?

 

[spoolinmp3]

Yes they are

 

[Minus]

rad..
i will order them springs right after christmas hopefully. do they come with some decald or something like that?

 

[DooMer_MP3]

It will work with factory struts but keep in mind the spring rates are different than stock springs. This will put increased wear and tear on the car. If you want longevity on the struts you can buy upgraded tockico's ect that come on the mp3. The mp3 can utilize these springs on the stock struts without accelerated wear.
Just bear in mind when upgrading anything to performance the life span is shorter....ahh the price we pay to go fast and look good...lol

Are you sure about this? I remember from my earlier readings that the MP3 struts would only handle about a 1.2-1.5" drop before getting worn excessively. I'd love to get these though. They look like and sound like EXACTLY what I want. I'll probably do this with some of my tax return . Spool, you are awesome man. Nice price .

Chris

 

[G_MAN75]

Coilovers without aftermarket shocks

You guys who are applying coilovers without aftermarket shocks are in for a treat. They will eat you factory shocks for breakfast.

 

[G_MAN75]

Yeah thats great!

I'm glad you got the best springs and stuff but. When i got to the website spoolin-turbo they say nothing about those springs.
So stop teasn and tell me something a can use.

 

[DooMer_MP3]

Re: Coilovers without aftermarket shocks

You guys who are applying coilovers without aftermarket shocks are in for a treat. They will eat you factory shocks for breakfast.

Its easier for us with the MP3 because of the Tockico struts that came with the car. They can handle at least a 1.5" drop without adding wear and tear. I'm still curious if they can handle 2.0".

Also, SPOOLIN: Did you have to roll the fenders out or anything with that? I'm assuming you're running 17" rims from the picture and stock-sized tires (205/45/17)... Thanks!

I'm glad you got the best springs and stuff but. When i got to the website spoolin-turbo they say nothing about those springs.
So stop teasn and tell me something a can use.

Eh? Check again. They're right off of the main menu under "Suspension". They are the ones for $199.

Chris

 

[spoolinmp3]

I'm glad you got the best springs and stuff but. When i got to the website spoolin-turbo they say nothing about those springs.

Here it is they are in the suspension category

http://spool-turbo.com/sp08.html

You guys who are applying coilovers without aftermarket shocks are in for a treat. They will eat you factory shocks for breakfast.

Yes I agree with this, but they will start accelerating wear anything past 2 inches. So if you drive around with a 3 inch drop expect to change your suspension out real soon.

Also, SPOOLIN: Did you have to roll the fenders out or anything with that? I'm assuming you're running 17" rims from the picture and stock-sized tires (205/45/17)... Thanks!

Ok these springs do not lower the car by that much. You still can park your car without scraping parking seperators. You will not scrape your wheel wells even with 6 hefty adults in the car (we already tried this). You can run bigger wheels like 18's with these springs (we already tried). I run 17 inch rota's on my car. You do not have to roll any fenders. and they will not extremely accelerate wear on your suspension. The ride is not bumpy unless you go down a real bumpy road...lol.

If you guys have any other questions let me know

 

[DooMer_MP3]

Excellent. Well, I'll be buying these in the coming months. I too faced the debate between the GCs and their noises, but lowest drop, H&R and Eibachs and their harldy noticeable drops on the MP3. This seems like the best option, and it just so happens to be the cheapest! Yay! Thanks spoolin!

Chris

 

[Kooldino]

It will work with factory struts but keep in mind the spring rates are different than stock springs. This will put increased wear and tear on the car. If you want longevity on the struts you can buy upgraded tockico's ect that come on the mp3. The mp3 can utilize these springs on the stock struts without accelerated wear.
Just bear in mind when upgrading anything to performance the life span is shorter....ahh the price we pay to go fast and look good...lol

Will they wear a stock mp3 suspension any more than normal? If so, by how much?

 

[Equinox]

Will they wear a stock mp3 suspension any more than normal? If so, by how much?

Unless you autocross a lot, probably wont wear anymore noticeable than stock if so, I'd say they'd shorten the life span by like, 5 months or something like that, it's just an estimation tho. You MP3 guys really shouldn't worry about your struts, now us MP5 guys need to worry a little, it will wear a little faster, but give me a break, not any faster than an cold air intake wears your engine. Just think about all those people with coilovers with 2.5" - 4" drops, you don't hear anyone worrying about getting new struts when they buy em. 2.0" ain't gonna kill you. It's not like you'll break em in the next 4 months or anything.

 

[Kooldino]

Ummm...how does a cold air wear your engine???

 

[DooMer_MP3]

I think he's just making a point for us MP3 owners. It pretty much doesn't, and he's saying these springs will pretty much not shorten the lifespan . Come on man, read into it! .

Chris

 

[spoolinmp3]

Equinox is right, I do not have any indepth scientific data that shows suspension wear. But it will not blow out the suspension like in a year or something.

 

[Equinox]

Ummm...how does a cold air wear your engine???

I guarantee your CAI doesn't filter as well as stock - that's the whole point of a CAI. So it lets a little bit through, not much tho. Also the main reason a CAI would shorten engine life span, if because once you get a CAI, you drive the car harder, haha.

 

[Rider69]

I guarantee your CAI doesn't filter as well as stock

I beg to differ. As long as you are using a K&N filter on the end of your CAI, you are most likely getting as good or better filtration along with the addition airflow. For some interesting reading on air filters, go here:
http://knfilters.com/facts.htm

 

[Equinox]

I beg to differ. As long as you are using a K&N filter on the end of your CAI, you are most likely getting as good or better filtration along with the addition airflow. For some interesting reading on air filters, go here:
http://knfilters.com/facts.htm

I don't agree with you, but really it's not the point hehe. Please no more posts on teh CAI thing =p

 

[Rider69]

yeah, sorry for the posts in the springs thread.

 

[DooMer_MP3]

So when I get these suckers and install/have them installed, and I go to get an alignment, how does that work exactly? Are there alignment specs for different types of cars that alignment shops follow? If so, I can only imagine the nightmare that will involve due to the MP3 being so rare. It was hard enough getting touchup paint for the MP3 , now camber, castor settings etc!? Or am I over-worrying?.

Chris