Budget Coilovers !

[Figwhich]

Hey guys I`m new to this whole forum thing but I have a 2010 Mazda 3 GS Sport and I`m looking for some reasonably priced coil overs that are pretty good too... Same price range at Race Land US but for the second gen! Any companies or websites?

[schmat66]

Hey guys I`m new to this whole forum thing but I have a 2010 Mazda 3 GS Sport and I`m looking for some reasonably priced coil overs that are pretty good too... Same price range at Race Land US but for the second gen! Any companies or websites?

racelands will bolt up to second gen!

[Figwhich]

You're kidding right!?! Which ones !????!!! Send me a link

[schmat66]

first gen and second gen suspension are interchangable :)

this car is on racelands

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/64267_398984003526027_55559647_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/554580_572396869446148_827497883_n.jpg

ps: wwait for the hate on race lands

[Figwhich]

Is there any extra work that they'll have to do to install them because they're made for first gen? And its okay nobody has to know they're racelands

[Figwhich]

And for it to fit the 2010 gs sport do they have to be mazda speed coils or just the mazda 3?

[Hyperion]

Dear lord.
You do not have a speed. You do not need speed coilovers...

[Figwhich]

Okay my bad but I guess there's no difference from first gen coils to second gen? Is there anything I have to change to make them fit or is it an easy install?

[peterm15]

racelands will bolt up to second gen!


first gen and second gen suspension are interchangable :)

That's your answer. No mods needed. You can install them the same as if you bought coils made specifically for gen 2.

[The Wolf]

You need a longer bolt for the rear. Google "Raceland coils on gen 2 mazda 3" to find specifics.

[peterm15]

Ok. I didn't consider a bolt a mod.

[The Wolf]

Ok. I didn't consider a bolt a mod.
Neither do I haha. I just figured the OP would want to know

[GWN]

first gen and second gen suspension are interchangable :)

this car is on racelands

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/64267_398984003526027_55559647_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/554580_572396869446148_827497883_n.jpg

ps: wwait for the hate on race lands

Thought he was on bags?

[Figwhich]

Checked out a review a guy did who Installed racelands on a 2010 and he just needed longer bolts for the back which he picked up at lowes and everything else went well

[Hyperion]

Save yourself trouble and go and ask for the rear shock bottom 17mm bolt from the dealership.

[schmat66]

Thought he was on bags?

nope!

[Figwhich]

That's the correct size ill need to fit the racelands on?

[JUNKH34D]

Okay my bad but I guess there's no difference from first gen coils to second gen? Is there anything I have to change to make them fit or is it an easy install?

When my buddy (07 Mazda3 Sedan owner) helped install my springs, he said everything was identical to his car as far as the suspension goes. He said literally nothing had changed. I have a 2013 Skyactiv HB.

[Stathakos]

How are the racelands though? can you expect to get a season out of them and thats it? anyone been on them for a while?

[JUNKH34D]

I asked the same question essentially in another forum so I'm gonna copy and paste it here as well for more answers....


Hi all, I have a 2013 Skyactiv HB and am current lowered using just springs (Eibach Sportlines). I'm really happy with the ride comfort not as harsh as I thought it would be, but I want to go lower. can I get lower with new/different struts? If I need coilovers I'd like some suggestions on which ones with some reasoning. I Currently have RX-8 wheels and 225/40/18 tires. I'm also looking for new wheels but for now I want MOAR LOW lol. eventually after new wheels are bought I will start refining the stance. My main goals with the car are comfort, drivability, and LOOKS. I want to look as aggressive as possible while maintaining as much ride comfort as possible. I have zero experience with coilovers, never rode in a car with them installed so I don't know what to expect. I was surprised by the lack of discomfort when I changed the springs, from the way ppl talked I thought I was going to be riding around in a forklift (i.e. No suspension rock hard ride, weekly visits to chiropractor lol)

here's some current pics of the car.
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/JUNKH34D/DSCN2492.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/JUNKH34D/media/DSCN2492.jpg.html)
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/JUNKH34D/DSCN2487.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/JUNKH34D/media/DSCN2487.jpg.html)
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/JUNKH34D/DSCN2478.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/JUNKH34D/media/DSCN2478.jpg.html)
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/JUNKH34D/DSCN2481.jpg (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/JUNKH34D/media/DSCN2481.jpg.html)

[GWN]

Stance and comfort do not go together, one or the other unless you go bags

[The Wolf]

Honestly my KW's are pretty good for comfort. Maybe I just expected worse. Budget coils are another story.

[JUNKH34D]

Honestly my KW's are pretty good for comfort. Maybe I just expected worse. Budget coils are another story.

I think I expect it to be so terrible that in reality I'll think its fairly mild as well. which Kw's do you have?

[JUNKH34D]

Stance and comfort do not go together, one or the other unless you go bags

So with that in mind some products do vary in comfort some better than others and I'd like to be as smooth AS POSSIBLE since my kids and wife ride in my car regularly, and I drive it 90 miles a day on the interstate.

[Hyperion]

Stance and comfort do not go together, one or the other unless you go bags

Last 4 words are key :p

[Figwhich]

Bags are stupidddddddd expensive though !

[The Wolf]

I think I expect it to be so terrible that in reality I'll think its fairly mild as well. which Kw's do you have?

V2. Ironically, GWN, schmatt66 and I all have KW V2

[GWN]

Last 4 words are key :p

Hahah as I'm often reminded!

But yes certain coilovers are more comfortable than others, but honestly I think when you're standing your ride you're gonna be sacrificing comfort, if you're not you aren't even playing the game lol

[leecheefoto]

I had Racelands. Then I went air. Best decision ever.


but to sum up yes you need longer bolt in the rear for second gen. You need to swap the top mounts from your stock to the racelands.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

sportlines

What gen?

[Figwhich]

what air kit did you get?

[schmat66]

my girl has been on racelands for a full year now and they seem to be holding up, thve been maxxed low since day one.

[Hyperion]

what air kit did you get?

He's on airlift, I"m on airlift with airrex suspension.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Yep like Josh said I'm on Airlift bags with Airlift Autopilot V2 managment

[JUNKH34D]

What gen?

I have a 2013 MZ3 Skyactiv, I bought the Sportlines from tirerack.com. I should have a set of coilovers by mid August at the latest and then my springs will be for sale with less than 3500 miles on them.

[JUNKH34D]

I have a 2013 MZ3 Skyactiv, I bought the Sportlines from tirerack.com. I should have a set of coilovers by mid August at the latest and then my springs will be for sale with less than 3500 miles on them.

But you got Air so why do you ask?

[Hyperion]

But you got Air so why do you ask?

I don't get it.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I have a 2013 MZ3 Skyactiv, I bought the Sportlines from tirerack.com. I should have a set of coilovers by mid August at the latest and then my springs will be for sale with less than 3500 miles on them.

Nah I meant what gen sportlines. If you got the first gen sportlines and put them on a second it goes lower.

[JUNKH34D]

Nah I meant what gen sportlines. If you got the first gen sportlines and put them on a second it goes lower.

Ok Thats why I asked Why you were asking, no I got the ones meant for Gen 2s. I didnt know that the Gen 1 springs would put me lower

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Yeah GWN did it. The second Gens are heavier