Installing lowering springs

[2003.5_MSP]

If i install lowering springs on my car with all the stock suspension, is there any long term effects that i need to worry about down the road as far as replacing parts? And if not what all would i need to complete the project?

 

[Tzar177]

Other than tools? You will need longer swaybar endlinks

 

[2003.5_MSP]

lol i've got tools, but what about camber kits? no long term damage on bushings/"A" frame?

 

[Tzar177]

You won't need a camber kit unless you get coilovers and even then its optional. Just install the springs, put longer endlinks on and then get an alignment done

 

[Velocifero]

I wouldn't even say it's neccesary to use longer endlinks.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I wouldn't even say it's neccesary to use longer endlinks.

+1, been on my spools for a year now, stock endlinks, no issues.

 

[Velocifero]

+1, been on my spools for a year now, stock endlinks, no issues.

same here, at least on the front. AWR rear sway w/ adj endlinks

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I'm stock rear.. sub box takes care of the lowering back there. LOL

 

[2003.5_MSP]

sweet thanks for all the help...so what all springs do you use in all of your drops

 

[Wagonbacker9]

spool front, stock rear with about 80 lbs in the trunk.

 

[2003.5_MSP]

and that 80lbs is the sub box im guessing

 

[Velocifero]

I have had Falken Factory Tuned, ksport coilovers, and now I am on Tein Stechs.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

sub box, amp, sound deadening, tools, misc BS, and a GTSpec Trunk cage, yeah.

 

[theEZV]

i have the falken factory tuned springs on my msp. but you cant get them anymore.

ive always thought the sportlines gave these cars the best drop

 

[2003.5_MSP]

so all of you have just the lowering springs and maybe longer endlinks, no full coilover systems and what not...but anyways how much are the sportline springs and how far do they drop the MSP

wagonbacker9 what rims stock mazda rims do you have on your msp, it looks good

 

[Wagonbacker9]

there are guys on coils as well. Too extreme for my goals. I like being able to drive 3 hrs, with my fiance in the car, and NOT have her bitching my ear off about the harsh ride.

 

[Velocifero]

I went from lowering springs to coilovers and then back to lowering springs over the last 6 years. Like backer says, you have to be dedicated to run coilovers.

 

[2003.5_MSP]

this is what i want my car lowered like Zachary's 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege in the December MOTM

 

[MSP2k3]

I am running road magnet springs, and have been very happy with them. Great handling ride quality and even drop

 

[2003.5_MSP]

ok thanks im going to have to check out the springs and possibly longer endlinks, but i want to lower it...what do you guys think of a 1.5-2in drop?...off topic im trying to put img in my posts how do i do that?