whats holding everyone off the ground ?
February-17th-2002, 01:58 PM
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whats holding everyone off the ground ?
now we getting more options for lowering....
my search for the perfect suspention has really changed....
whats everyone got ?
new springs ? struts ?
adjustable ?
and what would u buy if u had to do it over again ?
my search for the perfect suspention has really changed....
whats everyone got ?
new springs ? struts ?
adjustable ?
and what would u buy if u had to do it over again ?
February-17th-2002, 03:50 PM
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Right now I'm using Ground Control Coil overs with the Eibach springs they came with...
The installation was easy, but you gotta make sure you keep them well oiled (the adjustable nut that raises and lowers the car) because they get frozen to the thread, and you need to beat the things with a hammer to get them to move
Also, if the rubber ring isn't in the right spot between the threaded cylinder and the strut, the stupid things clank around inside the wheel well and make all sorts of noise.
Other than that, I like the Eibach springs, it gives me a much better ride than some other sport springs I've used... if they're installed properly, and well kept.. the GC Coil Overs are a great way to slam your ride , and still be able to raise or lower it as you please
Otherwise, if you've got the cash... buy the real deal from AWR.
The installation was easy, but you gotta make sure you keep them well oiled (the adjustable nut that raises and lowers the car) because they get frozen to the thread, and you need to beat the things with a hammer to get them to move
Also, if the rubber ring isn't in the right spot between the threaded cylinder and the strut, the stupid things clank around inside the wheel well and make all sorts of noise.
Other than that, I like the Eibach springs, it gives me a much better ride than some other sport springs I've used... if they're installed properly, and well kept.. the GC Coil Overs are a great way to slam your ride , and still be able to raise or lower it as you please
Otherwise, if you've got the cash... buy the real deal from AWR.
February-17th-2002, 03:58 PM
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I've got the H&R springs on my 2000 dx, and love them. It's a mild drop (1.3" advertised, lowers a bit more once they're broken in) with the stock struts right now. Gonna go with the e-spec's from corksport once I get some extra cash.
February-19th-2002, 09:24 PM
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MazdaSpeed struts, Eibach pro kit springs, and AWR rear stabilizer bar. The struts are great because they are adjustable, much more important to me than height adjustability. I'll be changing to Racing Beat springs and front and rear stabilizer bars as soon as I get the time to change them. The stabilizer bars are the best part, even with just the rear bar right now, the car has noticably less body roll.
February-20th-2002, 02:31 PM
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Suspension
I'm running Mazdaspeed adj. struts (polyurethane bump stops and dust boots) with H&R sport springs. Also running a Racing Beat MP3 rear sway bar with custom end links, polyurethane bushings. I have also installed custom end links on the front OEM sway bar. Up top an MP3 strut tower bar. Thinking about trying the AWR bar and I have a new strut tower bar on the way (more flashy than the MP3 bar). As soon as the upper strut adj. pillow ball mounts are available from JIC-Magic I'll be running those on the front.
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