The Mazda3 is dropped!
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The Mazda3 is dropped!
Finally got the Eibach Pro-kit on the Mazda3. Took about 6 hours (as we literally disassembled the entire rear suspension before figuring out we only had to remove one bolt ), and the front suspension needs a little tightening against the strut housing, but other than that, here she is:
Apologies for the blur:
Apologies for the blur:
2007 Mazda3
Mods: 15% tint, Eibach ProKit
2006 Ninja 636
Mods: NOS & sidecar
Mods: 15% tint, Eibach ProKit
2006 Ninja 636
Mods: NOS & sidecar
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Thanks for the comments, guys.
hockstyx - it corners like a dream. Hugs the road like a recovering alcoholic hugs a sponsor at an AA meeting.
six - I couldn't agree with you more. Personally, I like the smaller wheels with the drop.
Nonchalant - if you have any mechanically savvy friends and a little extra scratch, I highly recommend it. Especially with the 'stang - that thing rolled like a ship in a stormy sea. The install isn't too terribly hard either - it's just a matter of knowing what to do.
To everyone else, there will be no new wheels because I'm putting that money towards a bike. If I did get new wheels, I would only get the 17" OEM Mazda 5-spoke wheels. Everything else is just kinda ricey.
Seems like I didn't tighten the nut holding the strut into the triangular housing on the passenger front wheel, and it's making a clattering sound when hitting bumps. Hopefully a shop can get that tightened down, as I don't have the proper tools.
Other than that, no problems. The ride is noticeably more firm, but not bone-jarring. Nosedive and roll have been all but eliminated. It makes the car feel a lot more confident on the road and through corners.
hockstyx - it corners like a dream. Hugs the road like a recovering alcoholic hugs a sponsor at an AA meeting.
six - I couldn't agree with you more. Personally, I like the smaller wheels with the drop.
Nonchalant - if you have any mechanically savvy friends and a little extra scratch, I highly recommend it. Especially with the 'stang - that thing rolled like a ship in a stormy sea. The install isn't too terribly hard either - it's just a matter of knowing what to do.
To everyone else, there will be no new wheels because I'm putting that money towards a bike. If I did get new wheels, I would only get the 17" OEM Mazda 5-spoke wheels. Everything else is just kinda ricey.
Seems like I didn't tighten the nut holding the strut into the triangular housing on the passenger front wheel, and it's making a clattering sound when hitting bumps. Hopefully a shop can get that tightened down, as I don't have the proper tools.
Other than that, no problems. The ride is noticeably more firm, but not bone-jarring. Nosedive and roll have been all but eliminated. It makes the car feel a lot more confident on the road and through corners.
2007 Mazda3
Mods: 15% tint, Eibach ProKit
2006 Ninja 636
Mods: NOS & sidecar
Mods: 15% tint, Eibach ProKit
2006 Ninja 636
Mods: NOS & sidecar
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These wheels (off a MZ5) looks damn good on a mz3 ... you should consider these. They're 17 inchersJohnf514 wrote:
To everyone else, there will be no new wheels because I'm putting that money towards a bike. If I did get new wheels, I would only get the 17" OEM Mazda 5-spoke wheels. Everything else is just kinda ricey.
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Agreed, Bawked. The car will settle another 5-10mm over the next week or two, and with Orlando roads, I don't want to drop below 1.3 inches or so. It's just too damn low. This is my daily driver.
Also, unless you have a purpose, dropping that low just looks ricey.
Also, unless you have a purpose, dropping that low just looks ricey.
2007 Mazda3
Mods: 15% tint, Eibach ProKit
2006 Ninja 636
Mods: NOS & sidecar
Mods: 15% tint, Eibach ProKit
2006 Ninja 636
Mods: NOS & sidecar