Mx-6 coilover?

[lowtege]

so i read somewhere that coilovers from a 99-03 protege WILL fit in a 93-97 generation mazda MX-6. Does this mean that the MX-6 coilovers will fit in a protege? Has anybody heard of this? or actually done it? Need feedback ASAP

 

[concept]

Can you call the manufacturer? If the part numbers are the same for both models of cars, then they are the same. Give them a call to verify.

 

[tweety2300]

Even if they're not exactly the same they may be easily modified to fit. My 323 can use 87 626 struts when a washer is used as a spacer

 

[lowtege]

yeah. i will call them. Just because i found cheaper coils for a mx-6 than coils for a protege. thanks for the tips guys

 

[lowtege]

so the part number thing didn't work. because yonaka makes coilovers for a mx-6, but they don't make em for the protege. thinkin about ordering em anyways. but what happens if they DONT fit?

 

[njaremka]

these?:
http://www.yonaka.com/Suspension_Mazda_MX_6_626_93_97_p/ymtc007.htm

for $1000 you can get protege specific coilovers. if you are worried about price, just start surfing ebay. plenty of cheap protege specific options there, too.

 

[Protege03ak46]

The MX-6 sway bar end links bolt to the hub, not the coilover/strut. So unless you relocate the end link you'll have to run no rear sway bar.

 

[2003.5_MSP]

if i'm correct these should fit the protege sedan.. If i'm wrong somebody will chime in

cheap coils, known company

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-RACING-STREET-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-DAMPER-99-03-MAZDA-PROTEGE-PROTEGE-5-BJ-/180914172392?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AProtege&hash=item2a1f5331e8&vxp=mtr#ht_6759wt_973

or these

http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/ss1-md01.asp

 

[lowtege]

im ok with no rear sway bar. thanks for the hint. and no i found the yonakas for a mx-6 for $630. on a tight budget cuz i basically got 2 projects going on right now

 

[njaremka]

im ok with no rear sway bar. thanks for the hint. and no i found the yonakas for a mx-6 for $630. on a tight budget cuz i basically got 2 projects going on right now

still, without knowing if they will even fit, its an expensive gamble. i would wait until you can afford a set of protege specific coils.

 

[concept]

...or get a good set of struts. The stock handling of an ES is excellent to begin with. In fact, there aren't many cars I've driven that handle better.

 

[tweety2300]

Go with the mp3/msp suspension setup and there won't be a fwd car that handles better.

But seriously save up the extra $400 and get some yellow speeds. Cause if those don't fit your out $600

 

[lowtege]

good looks on the advice guys