Fiji ST Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Put some new suspension components on my sedan last week. Dropped it about 1.25" or so. Sits perfecly now without being slammed and worrying about hitting everything. Rides firmer without being punishing, but even better, there's zero body roll now. Corners flat and turn-in is vastly improved. I put the following on: -Pregress Lowering Springs. -Mazdaspeed Accessory Sport Struts & Shocks. -SPC Adjustable Rear Camber Links. BEFORE: http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/8-15-08/Pilot178.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/Great%20Falls/GreatFalls025.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/3-21-08/DayshotsMarch002.jpg PARTS http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/Modifications/March2009085.jpg END PRODUCT http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/4-02-09/4042009009JPGedit.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/4-02-09/4042009014JPGedit.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/4-02-09/4042009028JPGedit.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/4-02-09/4042009040JPGedit.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitual Sinner Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks better. IMO the wheels have to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 can i ask what that whole set up run you? ive been trying to talk the g/f into lowering hers and upgrading the rear swaybar for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Rex Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks better. IMO the wheels have to go. Im going to have to agree... Even the same wheels but bigger. There is just to much tire there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks better now, still needs lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Much better. I'm back later this week....PM sometime, we need to get the 3's together for a shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Should end up being a bit lower once the suspension settles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks everyone. The rear did settle a touch more this past week. It honestly looks better in person. Pictures really don't do it justice. That road wasn't completely flat, so it looks like the rear is still sitting high. I have other pictures from right after lowering it, but they're not the best ones. I can post those if you want to see it. In regards to the wheels, I know they are not everyone's cup of tea, but I love them. They're different from everything else, since most are doing gunmetal/black on their imports. It's a different combination and gets noticed, whether its positive or negative. Sizewise, I probably should've gone to 18s, but I got too good a deal on these with tires to not take them last March. can i ask what that whole set up run you? ive been trying to talk the g/f into lowering hers and upgrading the rear swaybar for a while Well, I got it all said and done for under $600. However, I got the springs for stupid cheap from a member on another forum. Brand new, paid $125. If you go to Mazda3Forums, there are some people selling new springs for pretty cheap. The struts and shocks were used with 7k on them for a $350 with 2-day shipping. Cheapest I found on those new was $470. Camber links are still on sale for $160 shipped. If you're serious, I'll be more than happy to take you for a ride in the car to see if you want to go through with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks good. I also think the wheels/tire look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 nice man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 looks good I had thought about lowering mine with racing beat springs. Just never got around to doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks good. I think the wheels/ tires look good too. 17's are just right, 18's are too big on most cars. Plus, the color combo is definitely different which I am a fan of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Looks good. I also think the wheels/tire look fine. nice man Looks good. I think the wheels/ tires look good too. 17's are just right, 18's are too big on most cars. Plus, the color combo is definitely different which I am a fan of. Thanks guys. Glad you like it. looks good I had thought about lowering mine with racing beat springs. Just never got around to doing it. Thanks. Took me a long time to decide what I wanted and if I was actually going to do it or not. RBs would've been a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 nice car...fucked up camber links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 nice car...fucked up camber links You're never going to let me forget that, are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 What are your next mods gonna be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 What are your next mods gonna be? Sway bars, cat-back exhaust, 30% tint, factory side sill extensions and Redline transmission fluid. Then I'll hopefully be done. If I have to replace my rotors, I'll probably do slotted or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 More wheel,less tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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