Prokit or HTech?

[monstar]

Hey guys and gals, I have finally decided to lower my 3, and have came to the conclusion that I will be looking for a set of use prokit or htech as I don't want such a large drop.


My question is whether either one will have an issue of rubbing if there are 5 grown adults in the car (especially the rear wheels)?

My previous car (civic) had this problem.. but then again, I had sportlines and larger rims on it.

Just don't want to go through that again with a new car. By the way, I was planning to use OEM struts.

Thanks for the input.

[RallyPlaya]

Do You have a Sedan or Hatch Im on H-Techs il post a pic for you it has a different stance than Pro kits... Pro kits are an even all round drop.... H-Techs are higher by a bit on the back end heres some pics

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb15/ToStar_photo/P5180273-1-1.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb15/ToStar_photo/P5180269.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb15/ToStar_photo/P5180268.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb15/ToStar_photo/P5180271.jpg


Keep in mind i have aftermarket kenstyle side skirts.... and in the members gallery there is tons of pics of Eibachs the most used springs on the mazda 3

[3GFX]

They're the same really. Some minor diferrances.

H-Tech
- Angled lower meaning the front lowers more than the rear.
- Softer spring rates means its a softer spring, more comfy.

Pro-Kit
- Lowered pretty much equal all around.
- Stiffer than the h-techs but still very civil
- equivelent to the Mazdaspeed springs you can buy from the dealer

[monstar]

Oops! Forgot to add that I drive a '08 GT Sport.

Yeah, I know that I will be dropping it as soon as I can find a used set of springs, but just concerned about any rubbing issues when the car is full of passengers (the problem with driving a four door car..... never really had to drive anyone around in my old hatchback).

[p-o-g-i]

How big are these adults?
What size of rims are you rolling on?

Definitely avoid speedbumps when possible with a lowered car and full ride......

[monstar]

How big are these adults?
What size of rims are you rolling on?

Definitely avoid speedbumps when possible with a lowered car and full ride......

I have the oem 17's on my car.... i think it shouldn't rub.

I guess 5 grown adults... let's assume each is about 150lbs..... I don't usually have 5 in the car, but there are times that I do. Man, do I miss driving a 2-door.

[RallyPlaya]

I have the oem 17's on my car.... i think it shouldn't rub.

I guess 5 grown adults... let's assume each is about 150lbs..... I don't usually have 5 in the car, but there are times that I do. Man, do I miss driving a 2-door.


Yeah No Problem Man i have the Same Rims and at times ive had Five people in my car just got to be careful up on ramps when youre driving into a plaza etc but yeah go for it you wont rub and the ride will look so much better and even feel better :)

[monstar]

Yeah No Problem Man i have the Same Rims and at times ive had Five people in my car just got to be careful up on ramps when youre driving into a plaza etc but yeah go for it you wont rub and the ride will look so much better and even feel better :)

cool... thanks for the advice.

it seems very hard to find a used set of htech or prokit. off the top of your head, do you know what's the cost of a new set (either one)? i might just buy a new set instead of waiting.

[Donutz]

Ask Supershyguy for prokits. I think they go for $250-$280 depending on if there is a gb going on. I think I paid $260, but I don't know if this was a sale price. I don't know about Htech.

[p-o-g-i]

Tires23 (one of the vendors) caries Tein's. The H-tech were somewhere around the $250 range.

[monstar]

cool... thanks guys for the input.

[Nextmod]

I can get you both, let me know thanks

[Toxic Warrior]

Tires23. H-Tech 200CAD tax in. I picked 'em up about a month ago. I'm loving it :)

[Toxic Warrior]

Tires23. H-Tech 200CAD tax in. I picked 'em up about a month ago. I'm loving it :)

I have to correct myself....It was smth else, the Teins were around 230-240. Sorry !!!

[Nextmod]

lol I was going to say, that price is impossible

I carry both brand but never seen that price lol