So, I've done a lot of reading on several Mazda 3 Forums and came to the conclusion that suspension mods are going to return more on investment than any CARB legal modifications I can make to the intake and exhaust.
I am interested in improving cornering stability without affecting ride quality to severely. I still have to hall my wife and kids around without to much complaining from all of them. My plan at this moment is to install Tein S-tech Springs (1.6 inch drop all around/spring rate is about 10% increase over stock) and a Racing Beat Rear Sway Bar. Koni Yellows will come some time down the road. I will stick with stock wheels and tires because I'm cheap and I don't want to add weight by moving up to 18s. I like the 17s that came with it anyways.
I would like comments from anyone that has experience with these brands as to quality and the expected performance improvements. Will these mods improve body roll while cornering. Looking for a little more control while driving on the twisties. Thanks!
I am interested in improving cornering stability without affecting ride quality to severely. I still have to hall my wife and kids around without to much complaining from all of them. My plan at this moment is to install Tein S-tech Springs (1.6 inch drop all around/spring rate is about 10% increase over stock) and a Racing Beat Rear Sway Bar. Koni Yellows will come some time down the road. I will stick with stock wheels and tires because I'm cheap and I don't want to add weight by moving up to 18s. I like the 17s that came with it anyways.
I would like comments from anyone that has experience with these brands as to quality and the expected performance improvements. Will these mods improve body roll while cornering. Looking for a little more control while driving on the twisties. Thanks!