In the course of my extensive shock-strut search for the Supreme Commander's -uh, I mean the wife's '10 Mazda 5 I came across CorkSports, one of the Main Sponsor's of Mazdas24/7. They list a set of 15 way adjustable shocks for the MazdaSpeed 3 and the regular Mazda 3 for $499. On a lark I called and asked if they would fit the Mazda 5.
To summarize my conversation with CorkSport techs; they had not tried such an install but could see no reason it wouldn't work. The tech said that the front of the M5 was probably lighter than the MS3 because of the turbo hardware and heavy-duty transmission of the MS3 so no problem there.
I told them of the M5's added rear weight and rear shock problems and they said that the adjustability of their shocks would take care of this. As far as warranty problems from the extra load of the M5 CorkSport said they are covered by the standard two year warranty as long as they weren't raced (Drat! Killed that idea!).
They invited me to be the first to try a set and let them know how they worked; I replied that I would be more than willing if they gave me a discount on the price. It was worth a try...!
These CorkSport shocks look really great; cheaper than the Koni yellows and far easier to adjust; fronts at the top under the hood and rears by a knob at the top of the shock assembly. None of the dismount and compress like the rear Koni's, the main drawback of these shocks to me.
In the end the Supreme -uh, wife nixed the CorkSports for financial reasons and we went for a set of KYB's (another thread). But still...
Notice: I have no affiliation with the CorkSport company of any kind (or KYB either, sadly) and cannot speak for the liability of this installation. You are on your own with this one; I suggest contacting Corksport yourself for advice and permission to try this non-standard fitment.
But hey, let us know!
MazDin for Shocking Speed!
To summarize my conversation with CorkSport techs; they had not tried such an install but could see no reason it wouldn't work. The tech said that the front of the M5 was probably lighter than the MS3 because of the turbo hardware and heavy-duty transmission of the MS3 so no problem there.
I told them of the M5's added rear weight and rear shock problems and they said that the adjustability of their shocks would take care of this. As far as warranty problems from the extra load of the M5 CorkSport said they are covered by the standard two year warranty as long as they weren't raced (Drat! Killed that idea!).
They invited me to be the first to try a set and let them know how they worked; I replied that I would be more than willing if they gave me a discount on the price. It was worth a try...!
These CorkSport shocks look really great; cheaper than the Koni yellows and far easier to adjust; fronts at the top under the hood and rears by a knob at the top of the shock assembly. None of the dismount and compress like the rear Koni's, the main drawback of these shocks to me.
In the end the Supreme -uh, wife nixed the CorkSports for financial reasons and we went for a set of KYB's (another thread). But still...
Notice: I have no affiliation with the CorkSport company of any kind (or KYB either, sadly) and cannot speak for the liability of this installation. You are on your own with this one; I suggest contacting Corksport yourself for advice and permission to try this non-standard fitment.
But hey, let us know!
MazDin for Shocking Speed!
