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    Default Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

    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.

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    Default Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

    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

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    Default Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

    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?



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    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

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    Default Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

    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,


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    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.
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    Default Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

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

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    Default Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

    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.

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    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.

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

    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
      Drop: 30mm or 1.1811" (Front & Back)
      Part #: 100-2200
    • Intrax Intrax Homepage
      Drop: 1.5'' (Front & Back)
      Part#: 45.1.027
    • B+G B+G Homepage
      Drop: 1.4'' (Front & Back)
      Part#: 50.1.052
    • Progress Catalog Page (download the pdf on the page
      Drop: 1.3'' (Front & Back)
      Part #: 40.1125
      Alignment Kit
      Part#: 52.1125
      Range: +5.0 to -1.5 (Rear only)
    • Eibach Eibach Homepage
      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
      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
      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 #SM80-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
      Drop: 1.75'' (Front & Rear)
      Part #:50-1121
    • AutoExe AutoExe Mazda 3 page
      Drop: 30mm (Front & Rear)
      Part #:MBK700
    • Koni Koni Catalog Page
      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.m...de=519-10-2110 Drop: Front is 1.3", Rear is 1.2" Part#: 519-10-2110
    Last edited by S.F.W.; 10-27-2008 at 03:08 PM.

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Fuman View Post

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by Noisy Crow View Post
    I'm fairly certain there is an error in the drop for this one:
    lol, fixed... its suppose to be mm

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by 04mz3 View Post
    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/appguid...a%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?

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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcutner View Post
    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.
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    I see the part numbers have been listed, but where are some places to purchase these from? (Especially the pro-kits)

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

    ^^ 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).
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    Racing Beat
    http://www.racingbeat.com/Mazda-3/Sp...ets/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

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

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

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    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.
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs

    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

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    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.

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    Default Re: Replying to Topic \'Mazda 3 Consolidated List for Drop Springs\'

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiewan View Post
    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?

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