trix241
06-01-2008, 02:55 PM
Hey guys,
Installed my springs about 2 weeks ago. I had bought a set of B&G performace springs. From the sounds and looks of it.... most TM3 members are riding on prokits or Htechs. There are a few other spring manufacturers that have been suggested... but i wanted to share with you guys yet another option that hasnt been mentioned. After doing some research... found out that B&G is a reputable german company that makes perforamce springs for BMW and Volkswagen. Anyways they have springs for other cars aswell... and now for the MAzda3. Good for us! The springs drops the mazda3 hatch 1.4 inches all around... dropping the front slightly more due to the weight of the engine. The drop is quite noticeable. Not sure what the specs are for the sedan. The spring is approximately 25% stiffer than stock.
The ride is excellent. I wanted to wait to post this after the springs had settled since i got them brand new. It took approx 1 week to settle. I couldnt really notice if it dropped it anymore. So if it did... it was only slightly.
The suspsension isnt extreamly stiff. I do feel everything on the road though so it does get a bit bumpy and have to watch out for those damn potholes and raised/lowered sewer grates. But i guess that is too be expected when you lower your car. Handling wise... huge difference. Taking on and off ramps is a breeze. The car sticks to the road quite well. A definate decrease in body sway.
Will post pics soon!
For more info on these springs check out thier website.
http://www.b-gsuspension.com/
Installed my springs about 2 weeks ago. I had bought a set of B&G performace springs. From the sounds and looks of it.... most TM3 members are riding on prokits or Htechs. There are a few other spring manufacturers that have been suggested... but i wanted to share with you guys yet another option that hasnt been mentioned. After doing some research... found out that B&G is a reputable german company that makes perforamce springs for BMW and Volkswagen. Anyways they have springs for other cars aswell... and now for the MAzda3. Good for us! The springs drops the mazda3 hatch 1.4 inches all around... dropping the front slightly more due to the weight of the engine. The drop is quite noticeable. Not sure what the specs are for the sedan. The spring is approximately 25% stiffer than stock.
The ride is excellent. I wanted to wait to post this after the springs had settled since i got them brand new. It took approx 1 week to settle. I couldnt really notice if it dropped it anymore. So if it did... it was only slightly.
The suspsension isnt extreamly stiff. I do feel everything on the road though so it does get a bit bumpy and have to watch out for those damn potholes and raised/lowered sewer grates. But i guess that is too be expected when you lower your car. Handling wise... huge difference. Taking on and off ramps is a breeze. The car sticks to the road quite well. A definate decrease in body sway.
Will post pics soon!
For more info on these springs check out thier website.
http://www.b-gsuspension.com/