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Old August-22nd-2006, 11:09 PM
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you could consider height adjustable coilovers...eh?
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Old August-23rd-2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cacahuate1991
Yeah i am still thinking about dropping it. I don't want that much of a drop but i guess i still need to see what is out there. I am looking for about a one inch drop or so if i do drop it.
If needs considering here's my look after drop (fender gap in front):
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Old August-24th-2006, 10:22 PM
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WOW Mazdabel...that looks pretty close to the tire. That set up would not work for me down here. The streets are pretty bad LOL...do you have any rubbing issues, what tire size are you using and what type of springs and how much of a drop. Show me a full pic of your car. Now i am wondering how your car looks...
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Originally Posted by cacahuate1991
Yeah i am still thinking about dropping it. I don't want that much of a drop but i guess i still need to see what is out there. I am looking for about a one inch drop or so if i do drop it.
H&R springs should work best for you if you want a slight drop....im rollin on H&Rs as well - 1.2 and 1.3 drop.

here's a link of pic of my car to give you an idea:
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=54730.0
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Old August-26th-2006, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Celeste
H&R springs should work best for you if you want a slight drop....im rollin on H&Rs as well - 1.2 and 1.3 drop.

here's a link of pic of my car to give you an idea:
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=54730.0
Did you have to do any alignment on your car or add anything special to it or any mods after you dropped it. what size wheels do you have and any rubbing issues...
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Old August-26th-2006, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cacahuate1991
WOW Mazdabel...that looks pretty close to the tire. That set up would not work for me down here. The streets are pretty bad LOL...do you have any rubbing issues, what tire size are you using and what type of springs and how much of a drop. Show me a full pic of your car. Now i am wondering how your car looks...
Surprisingly, I get no rubbing issues except for my rear driver's side tire. But there, I have a dent in the quarter panel I have not fixed and that's the only rubbing I get.

My tire size: 205/40ZR17.

And springs: Eibach Sportline with about a 2-in drop all around. Verrrry noticeable even to people not into compacts.

Hope it helps!

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Originally Posted by cacahuate1991
Did you have to do any alignment on your car or add anything special to it or any mods after you dropped it. what size wheels do you have and any rubbing issues...
BTW, I did need an alignment after my install... Not doing it right away cost me three tires! But I learned my lesson...!
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