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Xerxes
05-06-2013, 08:01 AM
I have a chance to buy some tien lowering springs for about 150. But they're for the gen 2 Mazda 3 I believe. Is there any chance those would fit my 2006?

Or does anybody know where I can find a good set of used lowering springs for a decent price?
peterm15
05-06-2013, 09:01 AM
Some people on here use gen 1 prokits on gen 2 so I assume it will work the other way as well.

Just keep an eye on the classifieds. Springs come up all the time.
loosecannon
05-06-2013, 10:12 AM
Suspension components are the same for both generations. I've used 04-09 prokits and 04-09 coils in my 2010 and didn't have any problems.

And yes, it would work the other way.
js593
05-09-2013, 08:45 PM
Suspension components are the same for both generations. I've used 04-09 prokits and 04-09 coils in my 2010 and didn't have any problems.

And yes, it would work the other way.

To ask another question.

Eibach has 1 kit listed for the 2010, and one kit listed for the 2008. So Gen1 and Gen2.

I have a 2011, and the springs are from a Gen1.
Will these springs drop LOWER then the ones meant for a Gen2? Im going to be riding on stock struts until i can find the Bilstein numbers, and order them online. Tops i want to go is 1" in the front, and 1.5 in the rear. Thats at very most.....
mazdaskit
05-09-2013, 08:49 PM
It will be more since the 2nd gens are heavier than 1st
GWN
05-11-2013, 10:42 AM
To ask another question.

Eibach has 1 kit listed for the 2010, and one kit listed for the 2008. So Gen1 and Gen2.

I have a 2011, and the springs are from a Gen1.
Will these springs drop LOWER then the ones meant for a Gen2? Im going to be riding on stock struts until i can find the Bilstein numbers, and order them online. Tops i want to go is 1" in the front, and 1.5 in the rear. Thats at very most.....

yeah even on first gen prokits you'll be looking at around 1.8" all around. That was my experience at least
JPJPJP
05-11-2013, 06:49 PM
I just installed 1st gen springs on my 2nd gen. The drop is similar to 2nd gen Sportlines
6strings
05-11-2013, 07:20 PM
How about going backwards. Going with Gen2 sportlines on a Gen1 hatch? For a not as agressive drop.
Lactose
05-21-2013, 03:22 PM
From my understanding when I got my gen1's installed onto my Gen 2 was that the front drop on the Gen2 (Prokits) wasnt much if at all noticble and left a large gap.
Mitchell3
05-21-2013, 05:02 PM
I have Tien s-techs that came off my car not long ago. 1st gen. I still need to get them off the struts but they will be for sale once thats done.
SomeGuy
05-21-2013, 05:37 PM
I have Tien s-techs that came off my car not long ago. 1st gen. I still need to get them off the struts but they will be for sale once thats done.

Can swing by sometime and we can pull em' apart real quick.
Mitchell3
05-21-2013, 09:01 PM
Can swing by sometime and we can pull em' apart real quick.

Sure thing, I had you in mind just haven't gotten around to it yet.
bukjoe
09-24-2013, 11:56 PM
has anyone tried gen2 springs on a gen1 hatch for Eibach prokits? how much will the drop be? Im looking for a slight drop... nothing too aggressive...
bukjoe
04-18-2017, 09:38 PM
Has anyone tried gen 3 springs on gen Juan?
drazen
04-19-2017, 11:19 AM
has anyone tried gen2 springs on a gen1 hatch for Eibach prokits? how much will the drop be? Im looking for a slight drop... nothing too aggressive...

bukjoe

Didnt try gen2 springs on a gen1 , but gen1 springs on gen2 lowered my car about 1 finger width on stock 16 alloys