does anyone have any pics of there mazda 3 lowered

[rbmazda3]

my s13 is lowered...i actually don't see a problem with suspension upgrades...but my car is 16 yrs old....the technology has changed, more is available. Plus, I didn't just put tein coilovers on - i put cusco front and rear sway bars, tein tension rods, tein tie rod ends, toe control, upgraded upper and lower control arms....

when you just upgrade the springs.....or even the springs and shocks....you are only changing one part of the suspension...the rest of the suspension is designed to work with the original spring rate, height etc of the stock engineered suspension.

Not to mention, that the cars ability to hold itself together, was designed based on the bumpiness of the stock suspension setup - over time, you will begin to hear rattles.

the mazda 3 has the latest technology as far as suspension goes....until other suspension parts become available - in my opinion, you are doing yourself a disservice by lowering it.

/my 1/50th of a dollar

The 240sx has been around for a while. They have been on the track both in Japan and the US for years. The availability of aftermarket suspension components is huge in comparison to the 2004+ Mazda 3. We work with what we have.

Most spring manufactures have an R & D department and don't just pull springs out their collective a$$es. I'm sure it's not as intensive as say a race development group, but I'm sure it will be fine for the 3 years I will own this car.

 

[djltoronto]

my s13 is lowered...i actually don't see a problem with suspension upgrades...but my car is 16 yrs old....the technology has changed, more is available. Plus, I didn't just put tein coilovers on - i put cusco front and rear sway bars, tein tension rods, tein tie rod ends, toe control, upgraded upper and lower control arms....

when you just upgrade the springs.....or even the springs and shocks....you are only changing one part of the suspension...the rest of the suspension is designed to work with the original spring rate, height etc of the stock engineered suspension.

Not to mention, that the cars ability to hold itself together, was designed based on the bumpiness of the stock suspension setup - over time, you will begin to hear rattles.

the mazda 3 has the latest technology as far as suspension goes....until other suspension parts become available - in my opinion, you are doing yourself a disservice by lowering it.

/my 1/50th of a dollar

I see your point, but wouldn't go as far as to call it a disservice. I intent to change more than just the springe and shocks... but I have no choice but to wait for parts availabilty!

 

[Timmay35]

lowering advice

I see your point, but wouldn't go as far as to call it a disservice. I intent to change more than just the springe and shocks... but I have no choice but to wait for parts availabilty!

I have a 2005 Mazda 3i, it has the stock steel 15" rims. I just ordered some 18"s click here Do I need to lower the car so it will look right? I am putting the rims on this week, so I was thinking of ordering these springs click herewhich is a 2" drop. Is that too much? I just want the car to look good but not excessive, and not have it rub. Your thoughts?

Thanks
Tim

 

[BHOUST528]

Are you wishing you would have waited for the Sportlines or are you completely content with the Pro-Kit?

i like this drop looks good on the stock wheels...(cool)

 

[BHOUST528]

It needs a wash but here it is. A Sportline drop!!

that is it i think im sold now...is this more of an agressive drop than the pro kit? if so then im gonna go with the pro kit if not sportline it is for me

 

[rbmazda3]

that is it i think im sold now...is this more of an agressive drop than the pro kit? if so then im gonna go with the pro kit if not sportline it is for me

yes the Sportline is a more aggresive drop than the Pro Kit.