S-tech VS sportlines

[-TEXAS2LO-]

OK ok .. lets start it form here ..

anybody has pics of a sedan dropped with sportlines vs TEIN s-techs ?

I need to fixx that rear wheels gap ..

[Broli]

don't know if anyone has pics of thier car with both springs at different times

however,

look at the members rides sections

I believe
MK and Mazdatree (if he has pics up there) - S-techs
steven and pearly(more recently) and mazdaBaa - sportlines

[-TEXAS2LO-]

haha, I never mentionned both at the same time lol ..
I just wanted to see a pic of the sportline on a sedan :)

[Kevin@nextmod]

He never mentioned both at the same time either.....:chuckle

He said he never seen anyone use s-techs then a switch to sportlines or vice versa

[Broli]

haha

Mazdabaa has sportlines on a sedan!

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17467

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=14861

[-TEXAS2LO-]

man this is confusing ..
I don't know what to do, and knowing my self if I put coilovers I will slam that shit to the floor with no respect .. and my car is still brand new ( 15000Km )

I will wait another year for coilovers and might just get sportlines for now

[azn_outlaw]

Trust me dude...

you want low....and I mean from the looks of low..

the Canuck Motorsport springs will dump your 4DR silly

Thanks to hommies over in BC for this pic:

http://img308.imageshack.us/img308/9119/nov120086sl.jpg

DJTORONTO from the MSProtege Forums:
http://img276.echo.cx/img276/6166/img27838gr.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112358&highlight=Canuck+Motorsports

[MidnightSpeed]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh please stop (but don't stop..) Sportlines are the shit.

[-TEXAS2LO-]

so is sportline any better the TEIN ?

[3GFX]

Texas did you check out all your options yet?


http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=18747.0

[-TEXAS2LO-]

yup..

I dont wanna go ocilover yet, and my S-techs arent gooed enough for me ( back drop )

so I have to choices : sportline or canuck ..

eibach seems better

[MidnightSpeed]

Yeah it does seem better (eibach). I don't know much about those Canuck Springs either.. even though 1/2 the BC'ers are running them. They are a cheap alternative though.

[active3s]

With TEIN S-Techs
2" on front 1.5" on rear
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r131/us_brats_2/Mazda%20Axela/DSCF0008.jpg
With EIBACH SPORTLINES
2" All Arround, They are softer than the S-techs. Sometimes I miss the stiff response on the corners that I use to get with the Teins
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r131/us_brats_2/2007%20mazda%203%20Sport%20Touring/DSCF2175.jpg
Oh yeah, this time I had to get the Alignment kit for the Back in order to adjust the camber. That 1/2 inch was tilting it to much compared to the S-techs

[-TEXAS2LO-]

thanks a lot man !!

thats exactly what I wanted to hear and see ..

TEIN S-techs = very good, stiff but the back drop sucks.
EIBACH = good drop but not as good drive

[Sean80]

sorry to get off topic here, but I was pretty sure eibach made camber links for our mazda 3's. I can't seem to find them on their website.

[MidnightSpeed]

Try searching SPC Camber Links.

BTW, I'm currently looking at the SSC/Canuck Springs. They are pretty much the exact same thing as the Sportlines, and also come with a Lifetime Warranty.

[active3s]

sorry to get off topic here, but I was pretty sure eibach made camber links for our mazda 3's. I can't seem to find them on their website.

Its actualy called a alignment Kit
EIBACH PN: 5.67420K

Here are a few links
http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/eibach/mazda3alignmentkit.html

this one is by SPC Performance
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/dsp_parts.cfm?vpcid=488&vcatid=0010&vcatyear=2006&vmodelid=197&vmakeid=220&vL1id=0&&vtitle=2006%20MAZDA%203

[active3s]

thanks a lot man !!

thats exactly what I wanted to hear and see ..

TEIN S-techs = very good, stiff but the back drop sucks.
EIBACH = good drop but not as good drive

Actually they are both good on drive.
Sportlines have a less harsh ride than S-techs
S-techs Have better spring rate for cornerings than Sportlines

and yes the difference on ride hight

[-TEXAS2LO-]

I think i will go with sportlines ....

and find 215/45's ... I dont like my 40's

[active3s]

I think i will go with sportlines ....

and find 215/45's ... I dont like my 40's
I will be installing 215/40zr18 by thursday with my new wheels. As soo as I get a chance to get a pic of them I will post them. 45s on 17s will hurt you on highway mileage and gas wise. My '05 3, I had IKONs 17 340s with a 42mm Off set Mesh Wheels wrapped Hankook K106 215/45H17 and those where ok. Great for short distance driving do to its smaller circumference. This time I am going for the KONIG Hot Swap 45mm with Falkens. I will loose take off but will be ok on gas..
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/konigHotSwap.dos;jsessionid=GWRck6QDpDNprWrChGj0Gz p0NLQqMB2lnyq2Q8GtGv9xzv7pgVQq!497348643!NONE

[-TEXAS2LO-]

I have 215/40/17 with 42 offset .. The reason why I dont like them is that there is too much wheel gap ... not enough rubber ..

Anyways I'll see what i'll be doing

[Nextmod]

I personally love the sportline with Koni Yellow Combo

[MidnightSpeed]

^+1, Pearly's car looks absolutely awesome.

If I do buy them, there's a certain vendor here that has them for a good good price.. starts with a C and ends with an A.

[Sean80]

Try searching SPC Camber Links.

BTW, I'm currently looking at the SSC/Canuck Springs. They are pretty much the exact same thing as the Sportlines, and also come with a Lifetime Warranty.

Wow the canuck motorsport springs are a great price! $179.95 CAD and free shipping!

[Kevin@nextmod]

My car is just HAWT!!! hahah..j/k j/k....

[MidnightSpeed]

My car is just HAWT!!! hahah..j/k j/k....

It is. I demand pics. Kidding - I know you're tryin to sell your rims. Take your time.

[Sean80]

For those of you with s-tech's: Is it possible to drive on these springs without camber links and without suffering excessive tire wear? I'm looking at buying a set of these and would like to know the answer.

Thanks

[-TEXAS2LO-]

For those of you with s-tech's: Is it possible to drive on these springs without camber links and without suffering excessive tire wear? I'm looking at buying a set of these and would like to know the answer.

Thanks
I got Stechs and no camber kit ..

[Nextmod]

a lot of members have no problems with the stech with no camber kit

if you are interested in the Stech please let me know thanks

[active3s]

I Agree. You can drive with out the Alignment/Camber kit with any springs. To include Skunk and others. The only thing is that you cut the life of your tires. On my '05 my hankooks started to wear bad at 14000. Thats with the S-Techs. Thats the only reason I recomend the Kit. But yes, you can ride your car with out the kit and if you love attacking corners, that would be another plus to have such camber...

[3GFX]

So let me start up this thread again. S.Tech or Pro-Kit? Will S-Tech survive the winter? Is it to low, will I need a camber kit?

[active3s]

So let me start up this thread again. S.Tech or Pro-Kit? Will S-Tech survive the winter? Is it to low, will I need a camber kit?

Not sure what you asking. S-Techs vs Pro-Kit. This thread is S-Techs Vs Sportlines(TEIN vs EIBACH)

But to answer your question, S-Techs or Sportlines are bad for winter-time unless you have a alignment/Camber kit. You need all that tracktion on the tires at all times on winter time..Summer is when you get to enjoy the camber for cornering....Pro-Kit or H-Techs would be OK, its not a drastic drop like Sportlines or S-Techs

[dentinger]

alright, here's my 3, with sportlines. and no rear camber links.
stock camber is +1 degree
camber after 1.8" drop +2 degrees

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w65/dentinger/adamspics239.jpg

[MAZDA Kitten]

So let me start up this thread again. S.Tech or Pro-Kit? Will S-Tech survive the winter? Is it to low, will I need a camber kit?



You WILL survive winter
Just slap on good winter tires (that goes for any case)
Its not a big deal trust me

I've had my STECHS for so long now and TWO winters on them with NO CAMBER KITS and still on STOCK SHOCKS

[active3s]

Yes, you will survive. But you got less chance of sliding with the H-Techs or Prokit. If you doing S-Techs or sportlines the Camber/Alignment kit will help on less sliding also..

My 3 with Sportlines and Eibach Camber/Alignment Kit

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r131/us_brats_2/2007%20mazda%203%20Sport%20Touring/DSCF2799.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r131/us_brats_2/2007%20mazda%203%20Sport%20Touring/DSCF2546.jpg

[3GFX]

I don't want to slide around, and I live in the country so sometimes drifts on the road can get quite large.

I guess I might not get S-Techs, I would go with pro-kits but I want that slight angle on the car you know? Anyone here anything about H&R Springs? Its 1.3 front 1.2 Rear, so the same as Pro-Kit but a little lower in the front. I don't know what the spring rates are like, I don't want them to be to stiff.

PS: 3sActice your car looks hot hot hot!!!

[EvilDeadFan]

Your ride screams coilovers man. You really want a stiff ride, and perfect lowering.. do it! Just save up first.

[3GFX]

Coilovers are to expensive for my blood. I'd love to get some TEIN coil overs with EDFC and adjustable ride height...*drool*...[/dream]

[active3s]

I got an argument!!
If you want agressive looks but confortable ride:
TEIN H-Techs, Eibach PRO-Kit, H&R, AUTO-EXE, MAZDASPEED
with these you will have a slight more camber on the rear from factory but still within tollerance.

If you want even more drop and even more agressive response.
Any sport class Springs. But they will take you out of the 3s camber tolerance. Will need to install Camber adjustment link to prolong tires life.

Want mad looks, real agressive response, adjustable to almost confortable(You better know how to mess with dampering) and Mad cornering, Go for coil overs..I would suggest this if you are planning to race proffesionaly, you know, Autocrossing, Etc

[BiG-ED]

nobody has s-tech pics to compare?

[active3s]

nobody has s-tech pics to compare?

this is with the S-Techs
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r131/us_brats_2/Mazda%20Axela/DSCF0008.jpg

[Caz]

That pic isn't far, the spoiler is forcing the backend down. LOL

[3GFX]

3sActice how did you find the ride with S-Techs?

[-TEXAS2LO-]

3sActice how did you find the ride with S-Techs?
I have Stecs and the ride is awesome .. not bouncy, not too stiff but stiff enough to make it firm and driveable !!

I love my TEIN<S but I dont like the rear drop :(

[Fuman]

my friends car on s-techs
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z30/***wan/IMG_0612.jpg

[3GFX]

Yea that looks to low for my wheel set to clear. That picture makes my decision for me. Pro-Kits...let the search (for a slightly used pair) begin!!!

[Fuman]

anyone with s-techs went through winter?

[active3s]

Will this answer your question?

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r131/us_brats_2/Mazda%20Axela/DSCF0405.jpg

[Fuman]

niceeeee.
did you have trouble going up your driveway, after the city cleans the streets and puts snow on your driveway?

[active3s]

Drive-ways was no issue. The only issue was the regular, you know, ice on the subframe. Harder to clean under the vehicle and its drivetrain to remove salts due to its clearance. Specially on the front....

[Fuman]

Drive-ways was no issue. The only issue was the regular, you know, ice on the subframe. Harder to clean under the vehicle and its drivetrain to remove salts due to its clearance. Specially on the front....

k cool... then i will wait for the first snow storm + first winter car wash before I decide not to get rid of these.

thanks man!