I want to drop my mazdaspeed but I am a noob when it comes to suspension! I dont want to mess up the suspension so what would be the best way to drop it with out messing anything up like blowing struts and stuff like that? I want a very low drop so what would you guys suggest? thanks
need help with suspension!
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- 2003.5 Titanium Gray MSP #1699
if you want a REALLY low look with out problems then you gotta go full coilovers, like the Tein SS' I have, or the two different model of JIC's or the KW's that http://www.delsingmotorsport.com/mazda.htm is putting together
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will not be as good.....or will not lower your car enough?njaremka said:
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- 2003.5 Titanium Gray MSP #1699
How do you figure that? Nearly all of the springs available have higher spring rates than the stock Racing Beats & there is no need to get new dampers unless you get the iON race springs or the GCs.njaremka said:
i think he's referring to the 15 way adjustability of the JIC's as compared to the 5 way adjustability of, say, the tokico illuminas. the strut design of the JIC's have been heralded as the best on the market as well.
a true full coilover system cannot be beat by a spring/strut combo, but then again, what are your driving skills? are you able to outdrive the tokico/x-brand springs? if you are, then true coilovers is the way to go. if not, then lowering springs and the stock tokicos will serve you well. the tokico struts are pretty darn good, so unless you are lowering 2+ inches, you shouldn't blow them that easily. goldline springs seem to drop the car a good amount and costs only $150, whereas a full JIC coilover system costs $1800 and the tein SS coilovers cost $1100. www.apexr1.com has a new set of struts from apex coming stateside. i haven't heard anything about these yet, but if you're set on coilovers, they're a less expensive alternative. springs that lower the msp an additional 0.5-1.0 inches runs anywhere from $150-$230.
skunk2 and ground control "coilovers" are merely adjustable height springs. there have been many problems with popping, clunking, etc. with them. they are also notorious for a very bumpy ride. they cost around $300.
hope this helps.
a true full coilover system cannot be beat by a spring/strut combo, but then again, what are your driving skills? are you able to outdrive the tokico/x-brand springs? if you are, then true coilovers is the way to go. if not, then lowering springs and the stock tokicos will serve you well. the tokico struts are pretty darn good, so unless you are lowering 2+ inches, you shouldn't blow them that easily. goldline springs seem to drop the car a good amount and costs only $150, whereas a full JIC coilover system costs $1800 and the tein SS coilovers cost $1100. www.apexr1.com has a new set of struts from apex coming stateside. i haven't heard anything about these yet, but if you're set on coilovers, they're a less expensive alternative. springs that lower the msp an additional 0.5-1.0 inches runs anywhere from $150-$230.
skunk2 and ground control "coilovers" are merely adjustable height springs. there have been many problems with popping, clunking, etc. with them. they are also notorious for a very bumpy ride. they cost around $300.
hope this helps.
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I want Goldlines! (thumb)
Well I dont have the money to spend on coilovers! I just want to get a drop for looks. So I think that the spring/strut combo is what im gonna be looking for. I wanted to originally get the Tein Springs which drop your car I think 1.8 in the front and 1.5 in the back but will my stock struts eventually blow after a while? If so which struts would you recommend for me? thanks for all your help!
