Lowering 3

[BLKOUT]

I am totally clueless when it comes to lowering my 3, I was wondering if someone could tell me what I need to purchase? Do I need to buy springs as well if I purchase springs? Can I go with just coil overs? Will the drop void the warranty? What kind of price range am I looking at? Thanks in advance!

[al01]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


Do I need to buy springs as well if I purchase springs?

wtf?? :sarc

you can go either way.. of course buying the springs alone will be cheaper.. but your car will be lowered both ways

i think your looking about $150+

[BLKOUT]

if i go with the springs, will i need to purchase the shocks as well? will this void the warranty??

i also read something about a \"camber kit\", does anyone know how much that costs to buy and install??

[Kevin@nextmod]

Prepare to be majoogled.:p

[BLKOUT]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


Prepare to be majoogled.:p

bring it on! :D

[bubba1983]

young man, u have alot of researching to do....


use the search feature...

[BLKOUT]

young man...lol....it appears that you are the young man.....lol.....but anyways, using the search creates way too many results and it also duplicates results, its a pain....i was looking for some guidance as to approx. pricing and the best set up to use...

Thanks young man....

[majic]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


young man...lol....it appears that you are the young man.....lol.....but anyways, using the search creates way too many results and it also duplicates results, its a pain....i was looking for some guidance as to approx. pricing and the best set up to use...

Thanks young man....

maybe you should learn how to use a search engine :sarc

\"Match all terms\" helps to narrow your searches as well as multiple words such as \"shock spring low\" or \"camber kit\"..

besides.. if you\'re a n00b to lowering then why would you want to do it w/o seeing the pros and cons of it first, instead of having someone tell you which ones to install? besides, most here will be biased to what THEY have on their rides..

it\'s like asking ... \"hey guys i want to turbo my car but i have no clue what a turbo is so umm HELP meeeeee!\" STFU, RTFM and search.. :sarc

[Kevin@nextmod]

Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


young man...lol....it appears that you are the young man.....lol.....but anyways, using the search creates way too many results and it also duplicates results, its a pain....i was looking for some guidance as to approx. pricing and the best set up to use...

Thanks young man....

maybe you should learn how to use a search engine :sarc

\"Match all terms\" helps to narrow your searches as well as multiple words such as \"shock spring low\" or \"camber kit\"..

besides.. if you\'re a n00b to lowering then why would you want to do it w/o seeing the pros and cons of it first, instead of having someone tell you which ones to install? besides, most here will be biased to what THEY have on their rides..

it\'s like asking ... \"hey guys i want to turbo my car but i have no clue what a turbo is so umm HELP meeeeee!\" STFU, RTFM and search.. :sarc
I\'m afraid majic is right. I was like you before. Didn\'t know much. But after ALL that research and majoogling i asked around and searched quite a while and got my answers. I guess everyone have to go thru these stages.
BTW different springs have different specs. So unless you\'re confident or have experience with it none of the help we provide will help you. We can only tell you what springs are available Click Click (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=1597)

[BLKOUT]

what the heck is STFU, RTFM??

[BLKOUT]

Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


young man...lol....it appears that you are the young man.....lol.....but anyways, using the search creates way too many results and it also duplicates results, its a pain....i was looking for some guidance as to approx. pricing and the best set up to use...

Thanks young man....

maybe you should learn how to use a search engine :sarc

\"Match all terms\" helps to narrow your searches as well as multiple words such as \"shock spring low\" or \"camber kit\"..

besides.. if you\'re a n00b to lowering then why would you want to do it w/o seeing the pros and cons of it first, instead of having someone tell you which ones to install?
besides, most here will be biased to what THEY have on their rides..

it\'s like asking ... \"hey guys i want to turbo my car but i have no clue what a turbo is so umm HELP meeeeee!\" STFU, RTFM and search.. :sarc

Hey majic, I think you have too much time on your hands.....searching through the forum, you have posts in everything....lol...

[BLKOUT]

i know the pros and cons of lowering a car, but am not sure what the best set ups are...I asked the same question anyone would ask if they walked into a shop looking for springs/shocks.....

[Cardinal Fang]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


what the heck is STFU, RTFM??

STFU = Slow Turning Funny Urchin

RTFM = Right The Farking Minute

[BLKOUT]

Originally posted by Cardinal Fang



Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


what the heck is STFU, RTFM??

STFU = Slow Turning Funny Urchin

WHAT!! what the hell does that mean?

[Kevin@nextmod]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3



Originally posted by Cardinal Fang



Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


what the heck is STFU, RTFM??

STFU = Slow Turning Funny Urchin

WHAT!! what the hell does that mean?
I think it means ignore it.

[majic]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3

Hey majic, I think you have too much time on your hands.....searching through the forum, you have posts in everything....lol...

it\'s called \"active topics list\" :D

click click and i\'m on the newest post like fly on poo

anyway.. best set ups will be relative.. here\'s a hint, autoexe, bubba1983, whodilly, mazda kitten, djltoronto (and MANY others) are a few that have springs/coilover kits and they\'ve reviewed them already..

[DrunknFoo]

I\'m sure by now you read the difference between coilovers and springs.
Here are some prices for you from Tires23.com
eibach pro kit for mazda 3 $350
Tien h-tech $250

Shops will charge about $100-120 to install or DIY or find somebody to do it for you...
Alignment goes from $50-60
The mechanic will tell you if you need the camber or not..

Keep in mind that after some time, when the springs \'set\' due to gravity and wear you may want to go for another realignment, but depending on the drop, i do not believe you\'ll need the camber.

Also, to be safe and sound, u always have the option to go with the mazdaspeed kit, IMO it\'s overpriced, but this will most likely keep ur warrenty valid if installed by mazda

I\'m still deciding on a 2\" or a 1.5\" drop, anyways hope this helps...

[BLKOUT]

thank you majic and drunknfoo!! much appreciated!!

[bubba1983]

Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


young man...lol....it appears that you are the young man.....lol.....but anyways, using the search creates way too many results and it also duplicates results, its a pain....i was looking for some guidance as to approx. pricing and the best set up to use...

Thanks young man....

maybe you should learn how to use a search engine :sarc

\"Match all terms\" helps to narrow your searches as well as multiple words such as \"shock spring low\" or \"camber kit\"..

besides.. if you\'re a n00b to lowering then why would you want to do it w/o seeing the pros and cons of it first, instead of having someone tell you which ones to install? besides, most here will be biased to what THEY have on their rides..

it\'s like asking ... \"hey guys i want to turbo my car but i have no clue what a turbo is so umm HELP meeeeee!\" STFU, RTFM and search.. :sarc

majic and bubba working as one?!?!?!?!? *gasp* jimmidy jellekers batman!!!!

[majic]

Originally posted by bubba1983
majic and bubba working as one?!?!?!?!? *gasp* jimmidy jellekers batman!!!!

lol.. that\'s what i was thinking too :)

[bubba1983]

Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by bubba1983
majic and bubba working as one?!?!?!?!? *gasp* jimmidy jellekers batman!!!!

lol.. that\'s what i was thinking too :)

wierd....so um....yeah....*runs away*

[MAZDA Kitten]

GROUP HUG!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mEtH]

UH OH!!!!

MK is bringing her rubbing to more then one thread now. :p

[mazda3ride]

For those that have lowered their cars, how many keep their stock springs and/or shocks? Maybe a better or stupid question would be, can these parts be re-used again if you ever decide to go back to stock or sell your car?

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by mazda3ride


For those that have lowered their cars, how many keep their stock springs and/or shocks? Maybe a better or stupid question would be, can these parts be re-used again if you ever decide to go back to stock or sell your car?
Stock springs are in the garage and yes you can go back to stock again if you wanted too.

[BLKOUT]

If I go and do a 1\" drop on the front and back, do I need to purchase new shock/struts as well? If I do not change the shocks/struts after lowering the car 1\", will it wear them out a lot faster then if I did not lowere the car? Thanks in advance!

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


If I go and do a 1\" drop on the front and back, do I need to purchase new shock/struts as well? If I do not change the shocks/struts after lowering the car 1\", will it wear them out a lot faster then if I did not lowere the car? Thanks in advance!
I wouldn\'t worry about changing the shocks/struts on a drop like that. If you\'re gonna do the suspension properly though you should change them. The factory shock/struts are tuned for the factory springs only. Adding aftermarket drop springs to the factory one\'s will give you a harsher ride.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Originally posted by mazda3ride


For those that have lowered their cars, how many keep their stock springs and/or shocks? Maybe a better or stupid question would be, can these parts be re-used again if you ever decide to go back to stock or sell your car?

Keep em for sure, If/When you decide to trade/sell your car, the new owner will need them, especially if you decide to trade in the car. A lowered car will reduce your trade value.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I know this guy in pacific mall that works at formula import told me Tokico will be making mazda shocks and thats all i know. :)

[Caz]

Originally posted by TheBiz


Keep em for sure, If/When you decide to trade/sell your car, the new owner will need them, especially if you decide to trade in the car. A lowered car will reduce your trade value.


I netted a few extra bucks from Jeff on our trades (civic and integra) for including the stock springs with our cars.

So I would clean them up and keep them in the box the new springs come in.