Gen2 MS3 suspension to Gen2 MZ3

[Sonic31]

So I have been searching around a bit and I am just looking for some confirmation on the following info I read:

1. The Gen2 MS3 OEM shocks and struts fit on the 2010 2.5L MZ3

2. The Gen2 MS3 OEM shocks and struts will lower 2010 2.5L MZ3 approx 0.5" to 1"

2. The Gen2 MS3 OEM springs will raise the front of the 2010 2.5L MZ3


As I don't want to raise the front, which set of Prokits would be a better match?

MZ3 Drop 1.2 front 1.1 rear
MS3 Drop 1.0 front 0.6 rear

I am leaning towards the MZ3 Prokits, but I am little bit concerned they won't be a good match to the compression/rebound of the MS3 shocks.

Any thoughts/feedback would be appreciated.

[Sonic31]

I thought for sure somebody on here must have some experience with this.

Has nobody has done this or a version of this swap on here?

[MikeTheCheek]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?79566-MZ3-vs-speed-3-springs

http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?24765-Mazdaspeed3-OEM-springs-on-Mazda3

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?24765-Mazdaspeed3-OEM-springs-on-Mazda3 (http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?24765-Mazdaspeed3-OEM-springs-on-Mazda3)

What type of drop are you looking for out of the whole thing?

[Sonic31]

Yeah I've seen those two threads.

Which is why I know MS3 OEM springs on the MZ3 is a bad idea. Very little info on the MS3 OEM shocks and struts on the MZ3.

As for drop, whatever I get out of the MS3 shock/struts with MZ3 Prokits is fine (assuming they are a good match).

So back to my main question is if the MZ3 Prokits will work with the MS3 OEM shocks/struts.

Additional info, if it helps, the spring rates for the 2010-2012 Prokits is 160-274 lbs/in front and 171-228 lbs/in rear (taken from Eibach website)

[color0]

Speed3 struts + shocks combo'd with Mazda3 lowering springs is a fine match. You want to up both spring and damping forces from stock, roughly proportionally, that's a good way to do it.