Buying some goodies, some help please

[CTM1990]

Hey there guys, I just made this account like 5 minutes ago. First post, here we go!


I bought my 2009 Mazda 3 last year. I pretty much devoted the first year of owning the car on catching up equity wise in it. Pretty much paying triple the monthly bill on it. Now that I'm caught up, time to spend a little on making it better than stock.

Things I'm considering doing to it.

1. Lowering springs, preferred 1.5 inch drop for front and back.
2. Adding the OEM spoiler to it.
3. Painting my wheels black, OEM wheels that came with it.
4. Getting a STS (short throw shifter) for it.
5. 2 12's w/ an amp.

Figured that would be a good start.

I've found a few things out there that I have some questions about....maybe someone here has already dealt with it and has some experience they can throw at me.

First. The springs.

http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/2004_2009_3/suspension/lowering_springs/tein/tein01020949.html

Anyone here have these? Anyone know if they are decent? On there it says the front can be dropped 1.6 inches but the rear only 1.1? But on the title it says 2 inches for the front and 1.5 for the rear? Which one is actually accurate? Would I need a camber kit after the drop?


Second. Spoiler.

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/JS...JSP-OEM-Style-Paintable-Wings-_-47426/633775/

Does that look right to you guys? Looks like it comes with just primer, so I'll have to get it painted, no big deal. Anyone here get the OEM spoiler added on?


Third. Subs + amp.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_20247_Visonik-VPB212PK-Bass-Stimulus-Package.html?from=857

Found this combo package. I'm not trying to get any competition type of stuff. From the reviews, sounds like a perfect fit. Anyone that actually knows anything about subs and amps willing to chime in?

Thanks guys, any replies are welcome and appreciated. Just trying to make some informed purchases.

 

[CTM1990]

Or should I go with these springs?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...2009&autoModClar=i+Touring+Value&dtab=Reviews

 

[CTM1990]

damn, this forum is dead!!!

 

[xXmazdaXx]

with buying the sound system you'll be perfectly fine buying that package. when you buy the pieces separately though you always need to make sure that you dont buy subs that pump more watts than your amp can withstand and that you dont buy an amp that can handle way more watts than your subs produce. dont get me wrong, you do want an amp that can handle more than your subs pump but dont buy some cheap subs and get a competition amp. since your looking to buy that package though you'll be good, they make sure all that stuff is in order when they make bundles.
ALSO since your not buying a competition set you shouldnt need this but if your driving and while your bumping your music and you see your lights dimming a lot and/or your battery dies after installing your system you need to buy yourself a capacitor. trust me on this one, this will fix your problem, dont bother going to your dealer and seeing if they can find the source of your battery drainage. your system shouldnt but if it does drain your battery all you need is a capacitor. a friend of mine made the mistake of going to his dealer with this problem and it took them almost 4 hours to find out it was his sytem and he was charged $80 each hour.