Suspenions Additions / Upgrades

[beldecca]

Having researched alot of aftermarket parts - I've stumbled upon some suspension upgrades that I was curious anyone have seen / experienced. Obviously lowering / sport springs are popular around here, but there are some other items to minimize body roll, cornering, etc.

For example:
Coilovers - anyone have them? (pricey!)

Autoexec Floor Cross Bar http://www.protegegarage.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_386&products_id=860 At Protege Garage & Cork sport. - anyone know where this mounts exactly? Have much effect? Fairly cheap for suspension parts

Autoexec Lower Front Bar http://www.protegegarage.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_386&products_id=862

Of course there is also a strut bar, Autoexec & others.

Then there is some weirder stuff, like:

Under Body ("mid-ladder") brace: http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/2006_9999_mazda_5/suspension/arm_bars/gt_spec/gtsc00166601.html No pics - no ideas?

Chasis Under Brace (mazda5 down a bit on page) http://www.motorexonline.com/ChassisUnderBrace.html Pics - but still no ideas!

Love to hear your thoughts on any / all / something not listed.

 

[Kojack]

I plan on doing most of the bracing options to our 5, the stiffer the chasis the better it handles. im also doing swaybar and strut upgrades, no spring upgrades as I want the stock rates and height because of access to my driveway....the damn car is low anyways.

 

[beldecca]

Kojak: sound great. Let us know as you do the mods how they feel / perform. Keep us up to date.


Im still really interested in the Autoexec pieces

Anyone else have any experiences?

 

[KBrian]

Kojack, I thought you were dumping the 5.

 

[Kojack]

I was going to, but I since had a change of heart for now...keeping it or 2 more years, at least. I would say it will be getting traded then, but for now, she's staying put.

its just too good a ride to ditch. suspension mods coming. my shocks are getting weak now. I also noticed my goodyear eagle 215's rub where the generals did'nt...eventho they were the "same" size. but the good years are great tires..

 

[KBrian]

Glad to have you still in the family. Keep us posted on the upgrades.

 

[Kojack]

thanks,

Im checking out replacement shocks/struts now. also, im getting that DVD system shown in the electronics forum.(couch)