Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

[car_demon]

CONSOLIDATED DROP SPRING LIST

Apex - 30mm or 1.1811" (all around)
http://www.apexsuspension.com/gb/index.php?page=homepage

Intrax - 1.5"(all around)separate hatch and sedan application part #'s
http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/intrax/mazda3loweringsprings.html

B+G - 1.4"(all around) same application for sedan and hatch part #
http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/bg/mazda3s2loweringsprings.html

Progress - 1.3"(all around) same application for sedan and hatch part #'s
http://www.sportcompactwarehouse.com/progress/springs.html

Eibach Prokit - 1.2" (all around) same application for sedan and hatch part #
Eibach Sportline- 1.8"(all around) same application for sedan and hatch part #
http://www.eibach.com

H&R Sportspring - 1.3"front 1.2" rear same application for sedan and hatch part #
http://www.hrsprings.com

Tein S-Tech - 1.97"front, 1.5"rear *5drhatch
Tein H-Tech - 1.38"front, .91"rear *5dr hatch
http://www.tein.com/ti/m66.html
(click for chart and picture profiles of the application..., the S-techs look damn sexy)

Canuck Motorsports - 1.75"(all around) same application for sedan and hatch part #'s
http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/catalogue_ca_otr.html

AutoExe Drop Springs- 2"front, 1.2"rear***being verified now by board member


...this is a quick glance off of the Internet Website for the Mazda 3. Please correct, confirm and add any other companies.

[FLIPDADY]

I know Tanabe also makes springs for the 3 as well.

[car_demon]

I\'m searching for all the Tanabe websites which include the M6, but I can\'t find the M3 as yet.

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by car_demon


I\'m searching for all the Tanabe websites which include the M6, but I can\'t find the M3 as yet.
It must only be in Japan right now b/c I saw it on an Axela website. I believe the model for the Tanabe spring was T2000.

[midnightfxgt]

Demon,

Add to your list:

Canuck Motorsports - 1.75\"(all around) same application for sedan and hatch part #\'s
http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/catalogue_ca_otr.html

Price: $119.95 + $35shipping + $5 insurance = $159.95:D

~JOHN

PS - This should be sticky!

[car_demon]

I posted something before with regards to certain types of information like FAQ\'s TSB\'s & DSB\'s being a sticky in another thread and some @sswipe told me that if people wanted to see it they would reply to the thread and it would be fresh.:sarc

I thought quick referencing of a collaboration of info would be easier on top rather than people having to dig through $#it. Anyways, I\'m the newbie around here and when I get my M3 very few peeps will get my Jerk Chicken at MOM.:hoho

Thanks for the info, it is now added. Damn, what good prices and Canadian dollars too.

[bubba1983]

...do i get jerk chicken?
i agree...to have it all at the top..like...colabo\'s for springs and such...the intakes...exhaust, body kit...kind aliek over on m3f

so...wheres my jerk chicken? lol

[midnightfxgt]

Demon, I dont know who said that, but I hope Xenon or Bluntman see it, and sticky it. Its dumb not to:D

~JOHN

[majic]

Originally posted by car_demon


I posted something before with regards to certain types of information like FAQ\'s TSB\'s & DSB\'s being a sticky in another thread and some @sswipe told me that if people wanted to see it they would reply to the thread and it would be fresh.:sarc

I thought quick referencing of a collaboration of info would be easier on top rather than people having to dig through $#it. Anyways, I\'m the newbie around here and when I get my M3 very few peeps will get my Jerk Chicken at MOM.:hoho

Thanks for the info, it is now added. Damn, what good prices and Canadian dollars too.
that asswipe would be me. really, there\'s no need for name calling it\'s as bad as me being \'rude\' as someone mentioned. GET OVER IT, i told you that you could have bumped the OTHER (existing) thread and/or notify the mods if you wanted to make it a sticky. i did NOT tell you not to make it a sticky.

anyway.. if we keep bumping this one the mods might see it and sticky it - how\'s that? better? :p

and no thanks.. but i don\'t wanna jerk your chicken :D

[bubba1983]

^^--heeeeeeeeeee\'s BAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!

[car_demon]

Oh boy! Here we go again. I have a buddy named Mr. Magic that I have to deal with here.:zzz I guess when I lay down the Gym Mat at MOM and tie together the Octagon Rign he will be my pre-lininary match. Anyway, we\'ll eat Jerk Chicken and sip on the Hienikin\'s after.:p

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by car_demon


Oh boy! Here we go again. I have a buddy named Mr. Magic that I have to deal with here.:zzz I guess when I lay down the Gym Mat at MOM and tie together the Octagon Rign he will be my pre-lininary match. Anyway, we\'ll eat Jerk Chicken and sip on the Hienikin\'s after.:p

I\'m next in line to beat your punkazz. All 6\'5\" 250lbs of me... Grrrr!

[Whos ur dadd]

Oh, and I think CD\'s done good. This info should be stickied...

[car_demon]

I should have not pressed that issue about making things a sticky. I just joined and I didn\'t want to give the impression that I came up in here like I waz payin\' da rent. I feel like an unwanted in-law who just moved in.

[majic]

Originally posted by car_demon
I should have not pressed that issue about making things a sticky.


it\'s ok, we\'re all http://sawicki.netrulon.com/images/smileys/newbie.gif at some point or another... and look inadvertandely we\'re http://sawicki.netrulon.com/images/smileys/bump.gif this thread ;)


Originally posted by car_demon
I just joined and I didn\'t want to give the impression that I came up in here like I waz payin\' da rent. I feel like an unwanted in-law who just moved in.

btw, you still owe me $700 for last month.. pay up! or something BAD might happen http://sawicki.netrulon.com/images/smileys/runover.gif

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by car_demon


I should have not pressed that issue about making things a sticky. I just joined and I didn\'t want to give the impression that I came up in here like I waz payin\' da rent. I feel like an unwanted in-law who just moved in.

This is a public board. You are welcome to post whatever you want (subject to them guidelines), notwithstanding your lack of personal tact, your offensive, aggressive and threatening remarks and your body odour.

Where\'s dat backbone, ya pansy?!

[kl7402001]

sorry but umm back to the topic .... i have only heard of H&R and Eibach and TIEN and Progressive ... how are the other brands? .. are they good? .. well know ? ..etc? idon\'t know much ...

[kl7402001]

how much on those apex ones? ...

[car_demon]

Car Review Dot Com <Suspension-Springs> (http://www.carreview.com/Suspension/Springs/PLS_1581crx.aspx) Try the hyperlink just pasted. It is an on-line \'word on the curb, regular guy\'s slang editorial and testimonial forum rating system.\' The most popular are there but digging and google searches on the less popular would have to be done.

If your new to the lowering spring game and thinking of it, you want a combonation of style, functionality, quality and good engineering from R&D to production. The websites I posted hopefully will spur one to look into a homepage of a manufacturer further and look up the R&D, a company\'s history, heritage and processing.

And yes the more popular names seem to rule and of course the Eibach and H&R names come to the forefront as we all watch SPEED T.V. and they are the forerunners in many types of race classes NASCAR, WRC, TOURING ETC. Yet I would also stick with Japaneese stuff too. Read other car board to see what the majority of owners have been going with too.

H&R and Eibach also produce OEM springs unlabled for Porsche, Audi, BMW etc. Notice how German cars are engineered to handle straight out the factory. Look on most cars on the road today. Every automobile could be a wee bit sexier if the wheelwell gap to the tire were closed about 1\" at least for a tidier sleeker look. But the better companies have researched and tested actual models to get rid of the excessive brake-dive, acceleration squat, transition wallow while providing a firmer yet compliant ride still with an OEM shock or strut.

Pricing is another issue. Everyone seems to have a friend of a friend of a friend of a buddy of a friend who got a good deal somewhere.

[kl7402001]

after reading the home pages .. b+g and intrax both sounds like they are very high quality .. Intrax is race proven and very popular on the motorcycle scene and b+g is swedish and have been making springs for a long time and have a automated computer manufacturing system .. they both give limited life time warrentees ...

I think i might go with Intrax

[mEtH]

Was searching through eBay and found this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7954344929&catego ry=33581

[bluntman]

Thread stuck, this is good information

[DWMmotorsport]

The new mazdaspeed spring kit includes the camber links.. Look for a full decked out M3sport in the Mazda Canada Booth at the Montreal and Toronto car shows..

[Kevin@nextmod]

I was just crusing on the tanabe website and they have released the springs for our cars.
tanabe (http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/spring_applications.asp?id=2#)

[MattD]

does any one of the other companies include the rear camber links. i think that i would rather spend the extra dough to save my rear tires.

[MattD]

does any one of the other companies include the rear camber links. i think that i would rather spend the extra dough to save my rear tires.

[r3a_18]

hey wuts up i jus got my 06 mazda 3 GT sport snowflake white 5spd and i was just wondering wats the best type of lowering springs to put on this type of car

[SABIO]

Best? Best what?

Colour? red...green...blue?? Which one?

Want it Dropped low...or just a wee bit?

Spring rate? Driving alot with a full cup of hot coffee? Or cruises on sunday with your friend Mozart? Do you want to go to the Track?

Price? How much you want to spend?

[r3a_18]

heyy wuts up

well my interior is the red/black cloth so if i had a choice id shoose red

and i was looking to lower my car enough to be able to drive on the streets of toronto without getting pulled over

dont plan on goin to the track and i was lookin to spend $400 max

[Flagrum_3]

Hey, I did\'nt want to start a new thread so I\'m posting here with an idea...what do you think of everyone with their vehicles lowered posting a pic in this thread of their vehicle, like lets say a side profile similar to Pearl_hatch\'s sig but a little closer, but also listing what springs or coil-overs or whatever with each pic and maybe a discription of how they feel the vehicle rides etc;....basically just to see the different looks with different drops and if nothing else it would be cool to see everyones ride.

Just thiught I\'d throw this out,


cheers,


_3


.

[wingnut12]

I\'m curious where I can find a good shop to install my new Eibach Prokit without getting bent over.

The 3 shops I\'ve called in my area (Orillia) want to charge 300 - 400 including alignment, plus tax. Is that the going rate? It sounds awfully high for 4 springs.

[mazdaxela]

Most places charge $120 for lowering and $70-80 for alignment.

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by wingnut12


I\'m curious where I can find a good shop to install my new Eibach Prokit without getting bent over.

The 3 shops I\'ve called in my area (Orillia) want to charge 300 - 400 including alignment, plus tax. Is that the going rate? It sounds awfully high for 4 springs.
Most dealers will charge you 1hr. per side and another for an alignment.

Shop around local shops b/c they tend to be \"lower\" than dealers.

[wingnut12]

Thanks. I\'ll be heading to Motorworks next week since I\'ve heard good things about them.

Shops up here have to get their head in the game if they want business. They all charge double what T.O. does.

[Fuman]

CONSOLIDATED DROP SPRING LIST (Based on car_demon's post)
Added Coilover Infomation, Koni spring information
(mods please replace first post with this since info is updated?)


Apex Apex Spring Catalogue (http://www.apexsuspension.com/gb/index.php?style=springs&page=springs_catalogue)
Drop: 30mm or 1.1811" (Front & Back)
Part #: 100-2200
Intrax Intrax Homepage (http://www.intraxsuspension.com)
Drop: 1.5'' (Front & Back)
Part#: 45.1.027
B+G B+G Homepage (http://b-gsuspension.com)
Drop: 1.4'' (Front & Back)
Part#: 50.1.052
Progress Catalog Page (download the pdf on the page (http://www.progressauto.com/catalog.html)
Drop: 1.3'' (Front & Back)
Part #: 40.1125
Alignment Kit
Part#: 52.1125
Range: +5.0 to -1.5 (Rear only)
Eibach Eibach Homepage (http://eibach.com)
Prokit
Drop: 1.2'' (Front & Back)
Part #: 5545.140
Sportline
Drop: 1.8'' (Front & Back)
Part #: 4.4555
Alignment Kit
Range: Not specified
Part #:5.67420K
H&R H&R Homepage (http://www.hrsprings.com)
Sport Spring
Drop: Front is 1.3'' Rear is 1.2''
Part #: 51643
Street Perfect Coilovers
Drop: Front is 1.2'' to 2.5'' Rear is 0.75'' to 2.0''
Part #: 29197-3
Tein Tein's Mazda part page (http://www.tein.com/price/mazda.html)
H-tech
part #: SKM66-BUB00
Hatch Drop: Front is 1.4'' Rear is 0.9''
Sedan Drop: Front is 1'' Rear is 0.6''
Spring rate: Front is 146 lbs/in Rear is 224 lbs/in
S-tech
part #: SKM66-AUB00
Hatch Drop: Front is 2.0'' Rear is 1.5''
Sedan Drop: Front is 1.6'' Rear is 1.1''
Spring rate: Front is 163 lbs/in Rear is 241 lbs/in
Tein Basic/SS Coilovers
SS Part #: DSM80-KUAS2
Basic Part #:DSM80-LUAS2
Hatch Drop: Front is 1.0'' to 2.6'' Rear is 0.6'' to 1.9''
Sedan Drop: Front is 0.9'' to 2.4'' Rear is 0.1'' to 1.4''
Spring rate: Front is 336 lbs/in Rear is 392 lbs/in
Canuck Motorsports Canuck's Mazda section (http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/car_cat.html#MAZDA)
Drop: 1.75'' (Front & Rear)
Part #:50-1121
AutoExe AutoExe Mazda 3 page (http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/Axela%28BK%29/bk02.html)
Drop: 30mm (Front & Rear)
Part #:MBK700
Koni Koni Catalog Page (http://www.koni-na.com/cat_search_form.cfm)
Note: The Search feature does not list springs for some reason
Part #:1020-6182
Drop: 1.7'' (Front & Rear), Rear sits a little higher after sagging
Skunk2 http://www.skunk2.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=519-10-2110 Drop: Front is 1.3", Rear is 1.2" Part#: 519-10-2110

[Noisy Crow]

I'm fairly certain there is an error in the drop for this one:




AutoExe AutoExe Mazda 3 page (http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/Axela(BK)/bk02.html)
Drop: 30'' (Front & Rear)
Part #:MBK700

[Fuman]

I'm fairly certain there is an error in the drop for this one:

lol, fixed... its suppose to be mm

[04mz3]

The H&R drop listed is a bit deceptive, i can barely my finger between the tire and fender arch, now i definitely need to get the camber links, 1.3" my arse lol

[Fuman]

The H&R drop listed is a bit deceptive, i can barely my finger between the tire and fender arch, now i definitely need to get the camber links, 1.3" my arse lol

http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide.php?Mode=Application+Guide&SubMode=Find2&Year=2006&ModelID=264&q=2006%20|%20Mazda%20|%20Mazda3
Hope the above link works.That is were I got it from.
If the above link doesn't work, the list only has the Sport Springs. Is that the one you got?

[jcutner]

This may have been answered, but if I were to put on RX-8 rims with 225/45 tires on a 05 Mazda3 GS - then put on the Eibach Pro-Kits - is this typically what you guys do, to achieve a good look? Or should I be majorly concerned about rubbing under normal driving?

[S.F.W.]

This may have been answered, but if I were to put on RX-8 rims with 225/45 tires on a 05 Mazda3 GS - then put on the Eibach Pro-Kits - is this typically what you guys do, to achieve a good look? Or should I be majorly concerned about rubbing under normal driving?
you will be fine. The RX8 rims have a high offset, so rubbing won't be an issue.

[jcutner]

I see the part numbers have been listed, but where are some places to purchase these from? (Especially the pro-kits)

[Donutz]

^^ Check the forum marketplace. Sponsors like SSG; Rick; etc, have them for sale or run gb's. A lot of peep's are looking for prokits, so you may want to hold out for a gb to see if you can get good pricing on prokits (or watch for used ones).

[tracking]

Racing Beat
http://www.racingbeat.com/Mazda-3/Spring-Sets/71080.html
These springs have been designed with a modest rate increase of approximately 20%, and will lower the car .6-inch front, and .50-inch rear.
Suspension Spring Set
04-09 Mazda 3s (2.3 NT) All

Part Number: 71080

Price: $198.00

[tracking]

barely a considerable (visible drop) but there is a performance difference. Something to consider if you want a very mild drop.

[6strings]

Don't mean to bring this thread back from the dead, but anyone heard of D2 Racing Springs for 2004-2009
Claims to drop 1.4" all around.

[greyseason]

Hey guys, dont want to make a thread and this one seems fitting.

Im looking at these corksport springs. They say they have a F 2.25' drop and R 1.75'
I dont want a raked look really, but im not sure if it'll even be noticable. Theyre $209.00 which is a good price, but would go with sportlines or caunuck springs since both are close a 2' drop. this is my daily like most people here, so dont want to slam it... yet

Car is a 2012 sky sedan. all stock.

[Hofu87]

Hey guys! Also looking to add a lower stance to my ride. Driving a 2015 GT hatch and not wanting a huge drop. Not interested in camber kits or any of that nonsense. Was checking out the Eibach prokit. Heard it's 1 inch in the front and 1.3 in the rear. Was wondering if any of the members have had any experiences with this kit on the new gens? Can you run stock shocks? Any bump stop issues? Also I noticed Eibach has the springs listed for a 2014 only. Don't think anything changed to the 2015 model but I could be wrong. Scared about going with some of the lesser known brands out there. This was the smallest drop I could find on the market. Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

[Kiewan]

You can run stock shocks/struts with prokits/similar springs and many do but some people warn of increased wear, wearing out your shocks quicker.

Anything 2014(+) would work. 2014 was just the model refresh. I'm pretty certain nothing spring related has changed in a year. If you want to be certain, calling up a dealership service dept. Might help.

[Hofu87]

You can run stock shocks/struts with prokits/similar springs and many do but some people warn of increased wear, wearing out your shocks quicker.

Anything 2014(+) would work. 2014 was just the model refresh. I'm pretty certain nothing spring related has changed in a year. If you want to be certain, calling up a dealership service dept. Might help.

Thanks for the advice! Any recommendations on shocks?

[Kiewan]

Thanks for the advice! Any recommendations on shocks?

People often pair KONI oranges or yellows with springs. There are also TONNES of other shocks/struts available.

Take this with a grain of salt:

Honestly, the gen 3 cars ride so much nicer than gen 1s.
If you were to swap out the shocks/struts with something stiffer, rated/designed for lowering spings, get lowering springs and maybe change your rims if you haven't already.... Your ride will be nowhere near as comfortable as it is now. Something to keep in mind. Unmodified, my car rode a lot smoother than it is now and I miss it 2 years later. The handling has improved tenfold, but at the cost of most comfort.

Again it's all about people's tolerances/preferences for comfort and ultimately how you want your car to ride.

You do sacrifice a degree of comfort when lowering/swapping in stiffer springs/shocks.

You could probably come out to a meet when it warms up and possibly take a drive with a gen3 owner who has lowered their car in a similar setup to what you're looking at. See if it's what you want. There are a few people on here who have lowered gen3s.

Edit: I tried to say the same thing in 4 paragraphs LOL

[Hofu87]

People often pair KONI oranges or yellows with springs. There are also TONNES of other shocks/struts available.

Take this with a grain of salt:

Honestly, the gen 3 cars ride so much nicer than gen 1s.
If you were to swap out the shocks/struts with something stiffer, rated/designed for lowering spings, get lowering springs and maybe change your rims if you haven't already.... Your ride will be nowhere near as comfortable as it is now. Something to keep in mind. Unmodified, my car rode a lot smoother than it is now and I miss it 2 years later. The handling has improved tenfold, but at the cost of most comfort.

Again it's all about people's tolerances/preferences for comfort and ultimately how you want your car to ride.

You do sacrifice a degree of comfort when lowering/swapping in stiffer springs/shocks.

You could probably come out to a meet when it warms up and possibly take a drive with a gen3 owner who has lowered their car in a similar setup to what you're looking at. See if it's what you want. There are a few people on here who have lowered gen3s.

Edit: I tried to say the same thing in 4 paragraphs LOL

Just finished talking with Nextmod about Koni's. Found out they don't produce Koni oranges for the new gens yet. Not really interested in the yellows. They seem to be a little more than what I'm looking for. Next best brand for similar type shocks/struts?

[Kiewan]

Just finished talking with Nextmod about Koni's. Found out they don't produce Koni oranges for the new gens yet. Not really interested in the yellows. They seem to be a little more than what I'm looking for. Next best brand for similar type shocks/struts?



Search up all the previously mentioned brands for gen1 & 2 in this thread and other threads and make a short list of stuff that has been made for your gen3.

Research each available option and post your findings in a new gen3 specific thread for others who may be in a similar situation looking for gen3 shocks.

[natspriceless]

Hey guys! Also looking to add a lower stance to my ride. Driving a 2015 GT hatch and not wanting a huge drop. Not interested in camber kits or any of that nonsense. Was checking out the Eibach prokit. Heard it's 1 inch in the front and 1.3 in the rear. Was wondering if any of the members have had any experiences with this kit on the new gens? Can you run stock shocks? Any bump stop issues? Also I noticed Eibach has the springs listed for a 2014 only. Don't think anything changed to the 2015 model but I could be wrong. Scared about going with some of the lesser known brands out there. This was the smallest drop I could find on the market. Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

I ran Corksport springs on stock suspension until last week. The ride was a bit rough but not terrible. The only snag is that springs settle and the drop will likely be more than you read in the product description. For example: Corksport has a 2" rear drop listed but it really the rears dropped to 2.5/2.75

I'm pretty sure Stupidducky went with Eibach...she's can give you some great advice :)

[Stupidducky]

I ran Corksport springs on stock suspension until last week. The ride was a bit rough but not terrible. The only snag is that springs settle and the drop will likely be more than you read in the product description. For example: Corksport has a 2" rear drop listed but it really the rears dropped to 2.5/2.75

I'm pretty sure @Stupidducky (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=21295) went with Eibach...she's can give you some great advice :)

You are right :). I have the prokits as like you I did not want a dramatic drop and that's exactly what the pro kits are in fact I get made fun of because I still look 4x4 :P. But not anymore I have been running these for a year now and no issues. Stock shocks.

[Hofu87]

You are right :). I have the prokits as like you I did not want a dramatic drop and that's exactly what the pro kits are in fact I get made fun of because I still look 4x4 :P. But not anymore I have been running these for a year now and no issues. Stock shocks.

Nice! I have pretty much lowered it down to the Racing beats or the Pro-kit. I had a bagged truck for a few years and that's the only scraping I want to hear lol. I live around a ton of speed bumps and don't need to hit the bump stops to be happy. Do you have any pictures of the car with the drop? Obviously a bit hard to tell based on your avatar lol :D

[Stupidducky]

Nice! I have pretty much lowered it down to the Racing beats or the Pro-kit. I had a bagged truck for a few years and that's the only scraping I want to hear lol. I live around a ton of speed bumps and don't need to hit the bump stops to be happy. Do you have any pictures of the car with the drop? Obviously a bit hard to tell based on your avatar lol :D

Oh trust me, you've got lots of clearance with the pro kits.

http://i60.tinypic.com/212tjyp.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/2ext3jl.jpg