Lowered Vehicle Pics

[Toothy07]

We should make a sticky for people to show off their drops and describe their setup. Its always nice to have this sort of thing all on one thread.

[jbiird317]

We should make a sticky for people to show off their drops and describe their setup. Its always nice to have this sort of thing all on one thread.

not a bad idea!

MS3GT on roadmagnet springs w/ no camber kit (that is subject to change)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/jbiird317/motm_1.jpg

[MS3TR]

Eibach Pro Kit - Akita Ak-4's (Hyper Silver)

Thoughts: Much more stiff but also much less body roll. Shocks seem to be holding up fine, guess time will tell. Love the look and will probably go one profile lower in tire size when I get some new shoes to make sure I don't rub during spirited runs :D (I have only rubbed twice, had them on for roughly two months)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/computersupport/Picture119E900.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/computersupport/Picture116E900.jpg

[CaSHMeRe]

love the rims.

what size rims ? they 18's ? also, what's the offset ?

[Akaveli]

I guess its my turn. Progress Springs with Progress Rear Sway bar.
The drop is perfect for me and the rear sway bar compliments it BUT I think i'm going to upgrade to a thicker bar. (silly)

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2655000-2655999/2655418_5_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2655000-2655999/2655418_6_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2655000-2655999/2655418_7_full.jpg

[MS3TR]

love the rims.

what size rims ? they 18's ? also, what's the offset ?

Thanks man! They are 18's and the offset is 40.

[Toothy07]

Lookin' flippin sweet guys. I think I'm gonna go with Intrax and should have pics up within a month. :)

[dark3]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/SSPX0367.jpgProgress Sport Springs

[roadie]

not a bad idea!

MS3GT on roadmagnet springs w/ no camber kit (that is subject to change)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/jbiird317/motm_1.jpg

:Drool:

[boosthead]

Eibach Sportlines

http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/mytwins/3/sport.jpg

[edrive73]

The cars are looking sweet everyone. I really like the drop on Dark3's car. What do you have on there? Looks good.

[silversurfer3]

S-Techs http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa157/silversurfer3/DSC02840.jpg

[SwampAss]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1314/542511184_b03536c95c_o.jpg



mazdaspeed springs/camber plates.

[TheDutchGun]

Your car is lookin awesome Swampass

[SwampAss]

Thanks! It's been de-molding'd and has a CPE. Not that you could see that from that angle anyway. next up....warranty killing 3.25 intercooler!

[letholone]

swampass, that looks like a pretty big gap still. whats the drop?
whats your rim and tire set up?

[SwampAss]

15mm! 18x8 48mm ET OZ.

[ichiromariko]

Think I'd be able to fit that same drop? I'm running 18x8's with a 45 offset.

[SwampAss]

probably. I don't think 3mm is going to make it or break it. I appear to have some room still.

[MM3Canuck]

not a bad idea!

MS3GT on roadmagnet springs w/ no camber kit (that is subject to change)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/jbiird317/motm_1.jpg

pure sex!!!
nice wax job man!! (ughdance)

[GirlieGurl]

I really like the Eibach and Progress drops. Sweet rides!

[Antoine]

I'm enjoying these pics guys...Good thread idea (thumb)

Keep posting those (pics)

[JSAP123]

Koni FSD's and Eibach Pro-Kit>>>

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/JSAP123/IMG_0031.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/JSAP123/IMG_0027.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/JSAP123/IMG_0022.jpg

[mspro19]

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Eibach Pro Kit - Akita Ak-4's (Hyper Silver)

Thoughts: Much more stiff but also much less body roll. Shocks seem to be holding up fine, guess time will tell. Love the look and will probably go one profile lower in tire size when I get some new shoes to make sure I don't rub during spirited runs :D (I have only rubbed twice, had them on for roughly two months)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/computersupport/Picture119E900.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/computersupport/Picture116E900.jpg

Your car looks sick man! Getting my rims and springs soon! I don't know what springs to go with though...

[mspro19]

Check it out guys! 18x7.5 Nex-O GS-5 Gun Metal and Mazdaspeed3 Sport Springs w/ Camber Links... I love it feels like stock ride, but sits when you shift, better off the line, and great through turns...leave some comments open for anything...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010012.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010008.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010007.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010006.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010005.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010002-1.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010001.jpg

[SwampAss]

perfect drop for the everyday usage car IMO

[rjs_speed3]

BUMP!!!

this thread is awsome! can't wait to dump my car so that i can officially be on this thread!! :D

[jam_asian85]

anyone has the mazdaspeed coilovers ???

[SwampAss]

I think Rotus8 does.

[MS3ICA]

Check it out guys! 18x7.5 Nex-O GS-5 Gun Metal and Mazdaspeed3 Sport Springs w/ Camber Links... I love it feels like stock ride, but sits when you shift, better off the line, and great through turns...leave some comments open for anything...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010012.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010008.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010007.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010006.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010005.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010002-1.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j34/msprofero/P1010001.jpg

man that a awsome tint i wish i could do the front windows like that in texas., its illegal here a bunch of bullshit indeeeed

[silversurfer3]

S-Techs http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa157/silversurfer3/DSC02840.jpg

update with 18"s
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa157/silversurfer3/DSC02873.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa157/silversurfer3/DSC02871.jpg

[rjs_speed3]

Eff you Manny!! lol where'd you get those!!?

[mspro19]

man that a awsome tint i wish i could do the front windows like that in texas., its illegal here a bunch of bullshit indeeeed

No it's illegal here too...lol. But they don't bother you really....

[walti]

man those volks are sexy.. it would go great with my black mica!

[MS3_Mafia]

Those are some beat up TE-37's...

[blacksheepms3]

Koni FSD's and Eibach Pro-Kit>>>

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/JSAP123/IMG_0031.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/JSAP123/IMG_0027.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/JSAP123/IMG_0022.jpg

How's the Koni FDS? does it give you a smooth but stiff ride? They're selling koni yellows for regular three, but this guy on ebay is sellin it for ms3. I'm like nah, I'll wait for vehicle specific shocks. I installed H&R on my ms3 now i feel every bumps and holes. I'm in the market for shocks. Any suggestions guys? I haven seen a ms3-specific shocks out there as of yet. if u guys see one let me know. thanks.

[blacksheepms3]

By the way here's my before and after pics of my ms3. H&R springs. no camber kit, but dont think I need it. wheels and tires dont look like it's angled. A friend told me no need for camber kit if ur doin less than 2 inch. drop is 1.4inch front, 1.3 rear.
before
http://upload.spankdu.com/files/beforedrop1.jpg
after
http://upload.spankdu.com/files/afterdrop1.jpg

[~JoJo~]

lowered with d2 coilovers on Grams Light 57 (sub for a nice picture after wash)

[MS3]

I just got Mazdaspeed coilovers. I already had Hotchkis sway bars, Mazdaspeed/Rays wheels, and Michelin PS2 tires. The handling is fantastic--the excessive body roll and somewhat sluggish feel of the stock suspension are gone. The car reacts much quicker, holds the road better, and feels lighter. There's a lot less wheel hop under hard acceleration as well. Ride quality is still very good (I'm 2 click harder than the recommended damper settings for compression and 1 click harder on the front rebound) and isn't too harsh or bouncy at all.

http://www.nil.org/download/ms3-02.jpg

[aaronc7]

^^^ looks awesome

bad pics but here is an ms3 with cobb sport springs

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/aaronc7/Mazdaspeed%203/IMG_1690.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/aaronc7/Mazdaspeed%203/IMG_1686.jpg

[sl0wthe0ry]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/Mazda/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/Mazda/low.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/Mazda/low2.jpg

dropped with Eibach Sportlines
bout to get more updated pics w/ 5% tint and Erebuni open mouth grille

[sok07]

Tein basic coilovers
http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/Aug07_2007/slides/P1100323.JPG

H&R coilovers
http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/Aug07_2007/slides/P1100327.JPG

http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/Aug15_2007/slides/P1100639.JPG

[jbiird317]

what happened to the rx-8 wheels!? i liked them much better

edit - nevermind, i see theyve made their way to the ms3 now

[maestro]

Lowered on MS coilovers. The drop in height with the RX8 wheels/tires makes it look barely lowered (.5" or more height diff. vs stock).
I like the stock look though.

[~JoJo~]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazda5owner/album_pic[1].jpg

damn i guess I should stop taking picture with my camera phone =p
d2 coilover with volks Grams 57 18"

[driver311]

H&R coilovers
http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/Aug07_2007/slides/P1100327.JPG

That is the dopest looking mp3 I have seen yet. Just dumping the shit out of it made all the difference. NICEly done.

[sok07]

Heh. Thanks!

[InFeXIoN]

MS3TR! haha i had those same wheels on the protege when i used to have it. thats funny because i never thought id ever see anyone with them specially on a ms3. because they were cheap rims. no offense or anything, just thought it was a funny coincidence.

[SHAGwagn]

I just got Mazdaspeed coilovers. I already had Hotchkis sway bars, Mazdaspeed/Rays wheels, and Michelin PS2 tires. The handling is fantastic--the excessive body roll and somewhat sluggish feel of the stock suspension are gone. The car reacts much quicker, holds the road better, and feels lighter. There's a lot less wheel hop under hard acceleration as well. Ride quality is still very good (I'm 2 click harder than the recommended damper settings for compression and 1 click harder on the front rebound) and isn't too harsh or bouncy at all.

http://www.nil.org/download/ms3-02.jpg

Your ride is dope! Im def getting the coilovers over the springs

[MS3]

Your ride is dope! Im def getting the coilovers over the springs

Thanks! I don't think you'll be disappointed with coilovers. (drive)

[SHAGwagn]

How hard was the install for the sway bars? Also how easy is it to adjust the dampers once they are on the car? Thnks

[driver311]

i just ordered sportlines, ill post pics soon. can anyone say. DUMPED!

[CnoTataymo]

The RX-8 wheels on a MS3 look pretty damn good!

[jrodsp]

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[jalaan1]

I just got Mazdaspeed coilovers. I already had Hotchkis sway bars, Mazdaspeed/Rays wheels, and Michelin PS2 tires. The handling is fantastic--the excessive body roll and somewhat sluggish feel of the stock suspension are gone. The car reacts much quicker, holds the road better, and feels lighter. There's a lot less wheel hop under hard acceleration as well. Ride quality is still very good (I'm 2 click harder than the recommended damper settings for compression and 1 click harder on the front rebound) and isn't too harsh or bouncy at all.

http://www.nil.org/download/ms3-02.jpg

very nice drop!
are you at the lowest height on the coilovers or do you have more
threads to bring the height lower?

[Young Roids]

Hey Jrod, looks sick. I have been waiting for someone to put dubs on this car. How is the ride quality?

[jrodsp]

Hey Jrod, looks sick. I have been waiting for someone to put dubs on this car. How is the ride quality?

Thanks...
It was good till I lower it..... I can feel everything now, but I'm all about the looks and been stiff is better for hitting the curves if you know what i mean.

[Young Roids]

^ It really looks mean on those 20s. What wheels and tires are they? And how much did it cost for the wheels and tires? Also, you didn't happen to weigh them did you?

[MS3]

How hard was the install for the sway bars? Also how easy is it to adjust the dampers once they are on the car? Thnks

I have a local shop that does everything on my car, but from what I saw the rear bar install was easy while the front was not. I haven't adjusted my coilovers either, all done at the shop. From what I was shown front adjustment is easy (both compression and rebound) while the rear rebound adjustment basically requires removing the shock.

[MS3]

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Looks great with 20's! How is the handling/braking, did you notice any differences?

[MS3]

very nice drop!
are you at the lowest height on the coilovers or do you have more
threads to bring the height lower?

Thanks!

The front is as low as the MS coilovers allow. I still have a bit more I can go in the rear. My tire/wheel combo is roughly .5 inches smaller in diameter than the stock setup.

[jalaan1]

Thanks!

The front is as low as the MS coilovers allow. I still have a bit more I can go in the rear. My tire/wheel combo is roughly .5 inches smaller in diameter than the stock setup.


thanks. again, looks great.

[darktick]

how close to the ground are body kits when you lower the car also? i don't want to put my body kit in danger if i wanna lower it too. I'm thinking of getting coilovers so i lower it an inch during regular driving. and lower more if i go to a meet or show or drag strip.

[jrodsp]

Looks great with 20's! How is the handling/braking, did you notice any differences?
handling is good except for the springs it bounce to much and breaking I feel is better. Hey I decide to sell this rims and tires do you now how or were should I post them at? Thanks

[jbiird317]

lets keep this thread on topic guys, if you have a problem with sigs, PM a mod or choose the "do not display signatures" option on the user menu

[$inCitySpeed3]

Eibach Pro Kit - Akita Ak-4's (Hyper Silver)

Thoughts: Much more stiff but also much less body roll. Shocks seem to be holding up fine, guess time will tell. Love the look and will probably go one profile lower in tire size when I get some new shoes to make sure I don't rub during spirited runs :D (I have only rubbed twice, had them on for roughly two months)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/computersupport/Picture119E900.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/computersupport/Picture116E900.jpg
OMG....fucking pure sex....badass...that is the sexiest mazda i have ever seen....by far

[crystalmeth3]

bump

[jbiird317]

i would love to post some new pics....but i cant.... new camera and car upgrades comin mid january, check back then for me...

[Albone]

Cobb Stage 2

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2930000-2930999/2930373_6_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2930000-2930999/2930373_8_full.jpg

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http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2930000-2930999/2930373_13_full.jpg

[Sacrilicious]

i'm comparing this to pics of my car, and it looks like the back doesn't really get lowered by a noticeable amount. is it just me, or is this actually true?

[Albone]

i'm comparing this to pics of my car, and it looks like the back doesn't really get lowered by a noticeable amount. is it just me, or is this actually true?

Thats what I thought. Maybe it will change as the springs settle.

[derekMZ3]

someone post pics of a MZ3 on tein h techs!

[LaCroix08]

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What kind of wheels are those man? Those are fucking nice.

[LaCroix08]

How much is it costing you guys to drop these?
I was going to get 19's to make it more of a low pro look than a lot of these 18's have been doing, but I'm thinking about just getting 18's, wrapping them with 1" shoes, and dropping it, what do you guys think?