I have my MSP lowered as far as I could get it with my SKUNK2 coilovers, but the dumbass I am, I forgot to measure the height of the car stock. People ask me how much lower it is, and I don't know what to tell them...If someone knows off hand, or can run out to their MSP(stock heighth of course) and give me a measurement from the center of the fenders(front & rear) to the ground I would greatly appreciate it. THANKS!!!
quick question...
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I'm used to a lowered car as it is, so I didn't notice a big difference in over-all ride quality, but the MSP does not like pot holes!! Even the slightest uneven seam in the road feels like I am being punched in the stomach. I don't know, you just have to sacrifice for the ones you love ; )
great to see someone with some initiative to lower their msp. Im dying to do mine but I think i might just have to go for some springs due to a weak bank acount :-( How much did those skunk2s cost you? Whered you get them? Did you pay to have them installed? Hah sorry bout all the q's, just excited to see a dropped msp. Thanks man, looks awesome.
I asked for MSP coilovers, and the guy said he had some for an MP3. The box just said 02+ Protege though, so I think he was bullshitting. They fit though, and I don't have any noise from them. My Civic still corners better, because it has a lower center of gravity(and all the strut bars), but the Mazda isn't far behind. I paid $323 out-the-door, and installed them myself...I do all my own work so it was nothing new. It took about 3 1/2 hours. So, since it sound like I might be one of the only people here with a lowered MSP, can one of you give me the stock height please?? From the center of the fender opening to the ground...thanks.
I-Am-Chris
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dude it looks Sick!!!!
Limited Edition
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that is SICK! I love it.
I knew all the MSP was missing was a nice drop. That's perfect.
Anyway, i'm not sure if this will help. But i remember that the ground clearance in 5.5".
Anyway, got more pictures to share with us??
I knew all the MSP was missing was a nice drop. That's perfect.
Anyway, i'm not sure if this will help. But i remember that the ground clearance in 5.5".
Anyway, got more pictures to share with us??
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btw, any rubbing?
The rear is tucked pretty much..
can you still seat 4 passenger?
The rear is tucked pretty much..
can you still seat 4 passenger?
nattyboy513
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25.5" front
25" rear
these are about the middle... i just did it real quick. (u.s. inches)
25" rear
these are about the middle... i just did it real quick. (u.s. inches)
nattyboy513
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2k3... does that sound right? if not i guess i can go measure agian
nattyboy513
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there wasnt a whole lot of room to drop it anyways... but most lowered cars are abou that, i think anything lover would not only hinder ride but it would almost be impossible with clearence.
But that's the thing...The tires are tucked under the fenders, which is hard to do on a lot of cars without rubbing, but I've got tons of clearance still. The car has been lowered for a month, and I haven't scraped or hit anything. That was a daily occurance with my Civic.
nattyboy513
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maybe it hasnt settled all the way yet... i was told that lowered cars settle like a quarter of an inch or so, with springs at least perhaps thisis different with coilovers
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go out and take some more pictures..
i'd like to see it from all different angles....
i'd like to see it from all different angles....
