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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

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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

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http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/4-02-09/4042009028JPGedit.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/4-02-09/4042009040JPGedit.jpg

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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.

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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.

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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.

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