coilovers with stock shocks?

[ka31886]

I have a quick question, I have a set of new coilovers for my 2004 3's but I was wondering if my stock shocks from car would work with them.

[royroy]

no

[ka31886]

why wouldnt it not work with the coilovers. I rmb seeing that the stock once would fit with the coilovers. Does it mean that I would need to get new shocks for my coilovers?

[Kevin@nextmod]

LOL.... do you know what coilovers are?

[Fuman]

LOL.... do you know what coilovers are?
i think he is talking about coilover sleeves?

[ka31886]

I got these but I dunno if I could use stock shocks on them

http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/l/kj/08/12/23/878/r4/9133cdj_20.jpeg

[dentinger]

yupp, those look like sleeves to me...

[ka31886]

so the coilover sleeves could not be used with stock shocks?

[dentinger]

no idea.
what do the instructions say?

i'd imagine you could use your stock struts...

[Fuman]

so the coilover sleeves could not be used with stock shocks?
just google
Coilover sleeve install

[marteau]

ebay stuff?????

[Dave_The_BMXER]

The coil overs will install fine.

Depending on how low you adjust them will greatly affect how long your stock struts will last. If it were me I would wait (until winter is over) and buy proper struts so I only have to do the job once.

[azn_outlaw]

you going to need shocks for shizzle...

especaily with these no name brand sleeve coilvers,

here are some options for shocks:
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/productsdisplay.php (http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/productsdisplay.php)

hope you are not lookin for a comfy ride, cause these will be really really firm ride, this is because of the short spring design, as well usually these springs have tendency to sag or warp...spring rates are probably really harsh and yeah it contributes to the crap like ride....

my main question is, the pic you provided, is that the actually coilover sleeve itself?? cause if it is, damn I would fear for safety and really question if those springs will carry the heavy weight of the Mazda3.

[Fuman]

you going to need shocks for shizzle...

especaily with these no name brand sleeve coilvers,

here are some options for shocks:
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/productsdisplay.php (http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/productsdisplay.php)

hope you are not lookin for a comfy ride, cause these will be really really firm ride, this is because of the short spring design, as well usually these springs have tendency to sag or warp...spring rates are probably really harsh and yeah it contributes to the crap like ride....

my main question is, the pic you provided, is that the actually coilover sleeve itself?? cause if it is, damn I would fear for safety and really question if those springs will carry the heavy weight of the Mazda3.


from the picture, the spring rates look soft. But it could just be the picture

[Pereira11]

I wouldnt go with the sleeves, you are better off paying for lowering springs and installing those on stock struts or going for full coilovers which have matching springs and struts. the ride quality with coilover sleeves is really harsh and uncomfortable.

[azn_outlaw]

I wouldnt go with the sleeves, you are better off paying for lowering springs and installing those on stock struts or going for full coilovers which have matching springs and struts. the ride quality with coilover sleeves is really harsh and uncomfortable.

again I totally agree...

If you are straped for cash...

Mazdaspeed3 OEM shocks
+
Lowering springs

with lowering springs, you can go low such as Tein S.tech or Eibach Sportline or Canuck Motorsports

or not so low, Tein H-Tech, Road Magnet Springs, Racing Beat, etc

that combo should get you down the road and the setup will be very affordable, save even more money with buying used springs

[Cemal_Mazda 3]

hey bro
i was wondering where did you got those from
they do work with stock ones so yeah
where did you get them from