MS3 springs on Mazda3

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

I just posted a for sale for these springs, and after I did it, it occurred to me that the possibility exists that the springs might not be interchangeable. Are they?

 

[sl0wthe0ry]

yes, there are quite a few people that have changed to the MS3 stock springs. not really sure how much of a drop you get but the control i hear is completely different.

 

[mazda32008]

i have them, the drop is next to nothing. You can tell its dropped from the back but only if you are side by side with another mazda3. The handling on the other hand is just perfect. Love the ride. It's ideal for a daily driver. Feels right in between a sporty ride and a comfortable ride.

 

[Former Jetta]

MS3 Springs on Maza

About how much does it cost to do this? Is there anything else that is involved in it etc? Heard a lot about it, but this is the first time I am really looking into it? Do you have to change your tires and rims too in order to do this?

Thanks

 

[bigjae1976]

i have them, the drop is next to nothing. You can tell its dropped from the back but only if you are side by side with another mazda3. The handling on the other hand is just perfect. Love the ride. It's ideal for a daily driver. Feels right in between a sporty ride and a comfortable ride.

Do you still have the stock shocks? Also, did you install the rear camber kit?

 

[boosthead]

The speed3 and MZ3 use the same rear camber links. I used the speed3 springs, shocks, and struts on my 3. My car was lowered .5" front and rear. Handling was improved, flatter than stock. Ride comfort was very good.

 

[L3vzoomzooom]

10mm drop

 

[L3vzoomzooom]

but a stiffer rate

 

[L3vzoomzooom]

this dealership offers stock MS3 dampers and springs http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214264

 

[STRICK-]

you can get it at the dealership but your better off finding it on here. I sold mine like two weeks ago for 200$ shipped. The whole assembly, not just springs..

 

[L3vzoomzooom]

The link I posted, is for a dealership that caters towards performance, I priced stock MS3 dampers and springs for under $700 from them.

 

[tigermack]

I know a person that has a 3 sedan, ran on Koni for awhile and changed it over to Speed3 springs... he was quite happy with it and said it changed a whole lot from his original springs.

He does track and autox as well.

 

[axelacubed]

I just got my OEM Speed 3 springs installed and definitely an improvement in the ride. I didnt want too much of a drop, but improve on the handling.

 

[bacarl]

Has anyone installed MS3 lowering springs (like Cobb's) onto a MZ3?

 

[tigermack]

You posted right after the guy who just installed it on his...

 

[bacarl]

No, he put OEM MS3 springs onto his car. I want to know if anyone has put aftermarket MS3 lowering springs onto a MZ3.

 

[tigermack]

They're the same... probably just 50lb stiffer for the same brand/model.

 

[boosthead]

Has anyone installed MS3 lowering springs (like Cobb's) onto a MZ3?

I installed speed3 spec Eibach prokit on my 3. Great setup with Konis.

 

[ZZZOOM!]

I installed speed3 spec Eibach prokit on my 3. Great setup with Konis.

It is illegal punishable by death if you post about your new suspension setup without a picture!!