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    Will Mazda 3 or 6 Lowering Springs Fit A Protege

    Hey, I wana drop my 2.0 Es Protege but don't want to buy new springs. So I'm looking on Kijiji and only seem to be Mazda 3 and 6 lowering springs on here, dose anyone know if they would fit onto my Protege Thanks :)
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    What Suspension Should I Get?

    I'm looking to replace the suspension on my 2002 Protege5, but I'm not sure what to buy. I was wonder maybe if Focus SVT suspension would work? That'd be fun...
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    What coilovers do I get for my Mazda 3 hatch

    So i have a 2005 mazda 3 hatch, and my stock struts are pretty much shot. Also I'm really into car audio and have a sound system that weighs about 280ish pounds in total, so the rear suspension is carrying A LOT of weight constantly. So I've been looking into getting coil-overs, but not trying...
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    Changing tie rods

    Hey I had a oil change recently done on my car and they listed two things, that there's a coolant leak from my thermostat and that the outer tie rod boot is busted.. I saw that these aren't very expensive and was wondering if anyone has advice as to how to change them? I have heard some noise...
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    stock ride height specs?

    oki need help for the slammed life thread. the distance the middle of the fender to the ground front and rear for all mazdas. if anyone has a stock suspension and tire mazda please post those specs it would be an amazing help thank you in advance!!
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    The Slammed Life

    With the death of The Slammed Thread (RIP), I thought I'd start another one up and hope for the best. :) Rules: 1) If your car is low, post up. 2) If you are working on getting low, post up. 3) Post your specs as well so others know how you did it. 4) No Hating, Trolling, Instigating Drama...
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    Suspension STILL squeaky after bushing replacement.

    oops, posted this in the general forum when it should be here Hi Mazda Friends, Took our 5 to the shop at around 50,000 miles and had basically the entire suspension replaced. (New shocks, struts , bushings and sway bar links). The guys at my shop were saying that 50,000 miles was too soon for...
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    WTB: Air Suspension

    WTB: Protege5 Air Suspension. if its out there, i would like to see it. HIT ME UP
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    Suspension Issues. w/pics

    OK so i bought my P5 about 2 months ago and I noticed this issue. I'm just getting around to figuring out what's wrong. at first look it seems like my drivers side is really low. the distance between the tire and fender on the drivers side is about 1" and almost 3.5' on the passenger side. so...
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    GI: AWR Camber Plates (front & rear)

    I know that there aren't any companies out there that produce/manufacture Camber/Caster plates for for & rear applications for 99-03 Mazda Protege's. AWR has produced quality ones in the past, and if enough members can show interest in them, they'll make some batches. We're(KHPRO5) looking to...
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    Wtb(ntb!):

    Want to buy. I actually NEED to buy some rear camber plates. I've looked and looked. I really can't find any. I don't care what brand, I've heard cusco's are good. I'm looking for preferrably a slightly used set(if no deep scratches). My stock dampeners are going out in the rear, and I...
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    Coilover options?

    I'm looking to buy coilovers, but I want some that can handle a large drop, but not crazy expensive ones, anyone have any suggestions? Also any other suspension upgrades you would recommend? I'll also be selling my Tokico blues struts if anyone is interested. Thanks guys
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    Aftermarket Bumpstops

    Yes, I've searched, and found nothing specific to this particular topic. I'm having rear strut problems. Noises/etc. I'm running Tokico Blues with H&R Springs. I used my stock foam bumpstops, and I'm sure they have fallen apart. I've taken out a few pieces from the boot. I have found that...
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    Do you need better rear shocks for Pro-Kit springs?

    Hi guys, I've searched a lot both the forum and web but cant get a clear answer, so i'm calling on you experts! I'm getting my first mod ever on my 2010 3 hatch gs with pro-kit springs! So i've read a lot about how stock shocks can hold on a long time before wearing prematurely but i live in...
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    Optimal Toe and suspension settings?

    Hi folks, Does anyone know what they've successfully used for their Toe suspension settings? I'm looking for set of metrics I can provide the Firestone technician this week. I've done some extensive searching and can't find any specific recommendations for the toe suspension settings online...
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    Raceland Coilovers

    Recently Ive been speaking to a Raceland rep. about developing a coilover kit for the 2004-2009 mazda3/mazdaspeed3, for a reasonable price ranging from $350-$450 a kit considering that there isn�t too many, if any, companies offering at this rate right now I think this is an awesome deal. Long...
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    Mazda5 Suspension fitment / specifications database

    Hey Everyone, I've been researching suspension options for the Mazda5 since ordering my new 2012 last week. I think it might be worthwhile setting up a sticky for suspension options and compatibility with other Mazda / Ford / Volvo models. I'm happy to edit and moderate this thread if the mods...
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    Eibach Prokit all Prot�g� 99-03 with camber kit

    Eibach Prokit all Protege 99-03 with camber kit Hey everyone, I am a new member on Mazdas247 and I am selling a set of NIB Eibach Prokit Lowering springs for All Protege 99 to 04. It drops the front 1.4 and the back 1.8. Gives a great look and a tighter ride for better handling!! Comes also...
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    Aftermarket suspension issues

    Alright. I have installed H&R Springs with Tokico Blues shock/struts months ago. I'm running 205/40/17, wheels. It now has had an opposite rake (high in front, low in back), and the rear shocks/struts make loud cabin noises as if the piston bottoms out in the tube of the shock. They've been...
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    Help! M3 Suspension noise and bouncy car

    Hello, i have a problem with my mazda 3's 2008 i touring suspension: It all started with a $%&/#"$ bump (both tires) that i passed at about 40 mph. When i passed the bump, i clearly heard a loud "clank" in the front of my car (not comming only from the tire but from the entire frontal side of...
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