MSP with springs thread!!!!

[AutoBox]

after searchin for a while....can we somehow get all the msp owners with aftermarket springs on their msp to post a pic....provide the springs u have on ur msp and as many pics as u can and also included how much u like them etc etc etc......i think this would help out alot of ppl...including me :)

[2K3 MSP]

The first 2 pics are with my Spool springs(notice the raked look). The 3rd pic is with the Tein SS coilovers...I still have to get some better pics with the Teins though...

[thejoker0409]

i got a set of eibach pro kits on the way soon as i get them on ill get some pics on here

[FF Racer]

Damn the Spool Springs make the front go low!

[sickspeed94]

BUMP! i wanna see pics! i'm in the market for springs!

[03MSPRO]

The first 2 pics are with my Spool springs(notice the raked look). The 3rd pic is with the Tein SS coilovers...I still have to get some better pics with the Teins though...
how much did the Tein lowered the car? How's the ride quality and handling?

[TigrMsP]

Tein S-Tech

http://www.msprotege.com/members/TigrMsP/s-tech.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/TigrMsP/s-tech-2.jpg

[AutoBox]

keep them coming

[sickspeed94]

think i'm goin for the S-tech's, found them on ebay for 160 shipped but they seem to be for the regular protege, same thing right?

[PhatTrax]

daaayum, s-tech's down to $130 on ebay!!! Unfortunately I live in Cali so everyone wants to charge 8.25% sales tax... the highest sales tax in california is 7.5% and I live in that county! WTF!

[wicked]

I have the s-techs and the ride is great.it's just a little tighter than stock but not uncomfterble at all.
the front is dropped perfectly where I want it,but the back looks higher than stock!the spool springs don't have near the rack the tein's do.

[hawaiian_msp]

these are the skunk2 coilovers adjusted to this desired height :) these were on my car but I went back to stock springs due to future plans for my car :D -mike

[FC3s Boy]

here are a few on goldlines $140.00 SHIPPED

[MSPDetroit]

Just a quick ? i know the dealers have fucked with everyone with every other mod, has anyone been given a problem about the lowering springs or coilovers??

[SuperSpud]

pro kit bitches


http://www.msprotege.com/members/SuperSpud/black.jpg

[SuperSpud]

pro kit bitches part II


http://www.msprotege.com/members/SuperSpud/side%20pro.jpg

[pates03]

nice drop how much does that lower the car super? and ride comfort how is it?>

[SuperSpud]

you talking bout the pro kit? its nice... I'd like the back to be lowered a bit more.... but its really nice.. it handles badass.... a little problem with understeer.......... but Im thinking thats my tires more than anything.....

[TigrMsP]

Just a quick ? i know the dealers have fucked with everyone with every other mod, has anyone been given a problem about the lowering springs or coilovers??

Nope.. took it for the clunk after it was lowered and they didn't even bring it up.

[Emode]

eibach sportlines

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Emode/2004_0123msp0009.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDI3MjEwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

[thejoker0409]

i just got my pro kit on and it looks great wish the back was a little lower the ride is a little stiffer but thats what i wanted

[pates03]

keep em' coming

[mspeed101]

Damn I really like the Tein S-Tech springs! I think im sold. lol

[sickspeed94]

the sportlines look incredible, if they can fix the speed from the accident i think i'm gonna pick a set up.

[SpoolinMsp]

I am really kind of tore between the skunk2 coilovers and the sportlines. I thought that the skunk2 were for the protege5?

[Emode]

so far ive had my sportlines for about 20000 miles and I love them. Drop is prefect with 1/4 tank and almost tucking with full tank. Ride is stiff and handles very well.

[SpoolinMsp]

The sportlines sound really like a great spring. Hawaiin_Msp how were the Skunk2 as far as ride and handling. I had goldlines on my old car and they were terrible.

[speedhawaii]

sportlines look great

[Emode]

is posted these in the other thread but ill put them here too
sportlines, empty car, less than 1/4 tank of gas
fits less than my pointer finger in each well


front
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Emode/2004_0711wgap0006.JPG


rear
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Emode/2004_0711wgap0007.JPG


hope it helps

[SpoolinMsp]

God I love cars that are just tucking on the wheels all right now time to go order them. Wish me luck!!

(mj)

[thejoker0409]

i hope ill be able to fit a set of 55 series tires with my pro kit on i want to get that tucked look its really sweet

[Quik89Si]

I'm considering Progress and Eibach Sportlines. Sportlines will be lower, but I think the Progress springs are a little bit cheaper ($169 shipped from coximport.com), whereas Eibach's are usually much closer to $200 plus shipping.

Also, I can't seem to find any places that carry the Sportlines for the 99-03 Protege. Any tips? Where can I find them at the best price?

One final question - who has put the springs on their MSP or Protege themselves? I have done several spring/shock swaps on my CRX, but I've never worked with my Mazda. Is it difficult?

Thanks.

Alex

[TigrMsP]

If you have done it before, it shouldn't be too hard. It's probably pretty much the same routine.

I did the install myself (first spring install for me) and it wasn't too hard at all.

[MSPDetroit]

How do u all feel about the ground control coilovers?? old question but i don't have time to search right now. i'm leaning between them and the sportlines. cuz i wanna drop more than 1.8 inches. i want at least a 2 inch drop. what do u think? suggestions?? opinions??

[CChris704]

anyone have any wheel rub problems with the sportlines? i believe i'll be purchasing those when i have the money...haha money

[Rainman]

Eibach Pro Kit.

Should have gone with the Sportlines. Next year I guess.

Rainman

[Quik89Si]

Question for those of you that put the springs in yourself -

Did you have any sort of manual to guide you through the install? I'm sure I can figure it out myself, but I'm also kind of looking for torque specs to go by...

Thanks.

Alex

[Notorious]

it wasn't that hard, i could help you out along probably along with mocc guys. I have the goldlines that fc3s boy posted up.

[Mike (Hermosa)]

Look good to me. Nothing too insane yet aggressive.

[sickspeed94]

we need to see some more GC's and Skunk2's with some major droppage, even if just for picture taking purposes, i need a new background for my desktop, saw one down my street the other day must have been some GC's, spicy orange, and SSSOOOOOO LLOOWWWW mmmm i flipped when i saw it.

[goku4658]

Look good to me. Nothing too insane yet aggressive.
lookin good mang!

[2K3 MSP]

we need to see some more GC's and Skunk2's with some major droppage, even if just for picture taking purposes, i need a new background for my desktop, saw one down my street the other day must have been some GC's, spicy orange, and SSSOOOOOO LLOOWWWW mmmm i flipped when i saw it.Not the best pics, but it's all I have left...These were uninstalled a long time ago due the the bouncy ride. Oh, these are the Skunk2's.

[sickspeed94]

wow that just made my day, the color i love most, slammed, that seriously convinced me to get them bouncy ride or not

[mspeed101]

Yea if you want it that low you HAVE to go coilovers! I love the drop also but im going with the ground controls I have heard nothing but good stuff about them.

[bill harvey]

those of you with sportlines did the handeling improve quite a bit or not really? the understeer problem is it your alignment or is the fact that the rear is sow low that it jacked the weight off the front? i really don't care about the looks at all just looking for the best performing springs.

[MSPRO]

Here is my car with Goldlines. I put them on yesterday.

I have 225/45/17 Falken 451's and no rubbing issues what so ever with them. :)

[Mike (Hermosa)]

Just so you all can see.

[Black Majik MSP]

Not my car, but here are some GCs. They are at the lowest setting (I'm sure that's what you all want to see :p ).

[sickspeed94]

i've been asking all my friends if i should rip off my spoiler, they all say no, i'm about to say fugg them because those pics are inspiring for suurree.

[Black Majik MSP]

i've been asking all my friends if i should rip off my spoiler, they all say no, i'm about to say fugg them because those pics are inspiring for suurree.
I thought you had to sell your car. :confused:

[Cam2]

hey Mike (Hermosa) i put on an eibach kit and it goes even lower is there hangers that support it better then the stock ones? that i can put on so it wont hit or do i jus need to go slower over bumps?

[Black Majik MSP]

hey Mike (Hermosa) i put on an eibach kit and it goes even lower is there hangers that support it better then the stock ones? that i can put on so it wont hit or do i jus need to go slower over bumps?
http://www.allwheelengineering.com/basket/catalog.cgi?query_net_id=kartboy&query_class=KB-m006

or from Apex

http://apexr1.com/kaexha.html

[Mike (Hermosa)]

I think you just need to go slower over bumps. Before I had the springs, I had a bunch of people in the car and bottomed out on a speed bump. So it'll be even worse now. Just got to "slow our roll."

hey Mike (Hermosa) i put on an eibach kit and it goes even lower is there hangers that support it better then the stock ones? that i can put on so it wont hit or do i jus need to go slower over bumps?

[sickspeed94]

hey majik? any shocks issues with the GC's dropped all the way? or are they aftermarket shocks? plus any rubbing? or were the GC's just set all the way down for pic purposes?

[bill harvey]

amy you fit the 225's in there? i have been told they wouldn't clear on the stock rims. hmm i gues i can finally get some azenis.Here is my car with Goldlines. I put them on yesterday.

I have 225/45/17 Falken 451's and no rubbing issues what so ever with them. :)

[doggman]

is there any news about ground controls. cause im really looking into them. actually im waiting apon funds but hey if any of you guys got some feedback that would be greatly appreciated. and when i get them ground here i come. i love the slammed look. if you want to see slammed look at some VW slammed vehicles oooooo so sexy.
thanks
-dave

[jeffmsp]

did any of you guys have to change to a different shock because of lowering it so much or do our stockers handle the job ok? I am thinking of skunk2s coilover and slamming her.

[goku4658]

I keep hearing that skunk2s ride kind of harsh...g'luck w/ them tho

[daedalus]

for some reason I cant see the Tein SS coilover picture. ANyone care to repost it?

[LaserBlueMSP]

has any one notice a decrease in handling when putting on springs. i know it brings the center of gravity down, meaning better handling. but with alot of cars that have tuned suspension, dont respons well to lowering springs it just throws off the measurements. for instance the eibach prokit. any input?

[sickspeed94]

i hope the sportlines are noice because as soon as i get a few more of them winn dixie (supermarket in the southeast for those who don't know) checks i'm buying them, did anyone ever figure out if they were linear or not? because i need to know, i'll not be buying progressive springs.

[goku4658]

nobody knows anything about the sportlines as far as linear vs progressive or their spring rates, at least as far as i know

[sickspeed94]

^^^^^^^^bump for that question plus same question for sportlines^^^^^^^^^^^

[terbow]

according to eibach the sportlines and pro kit are progressive.

[thejoker0409]

in my opinion the pro kit dosnt lower the back end enough but then again i wanted a tucked look i guess i should have did more research

[goku4658]

according to eibach the sportlines and pro kit are progressive.
awesome, where'd u find that out? link? and can you get the spring rates?

[terbow]

i went to eibach's site. they only have lowering height. i dont think they would release spring rates. but your more than welcome to look. its www.eibach.com

[sickspeed94]

according to eibach the sportlines and pro kit are progressive.
that definately ruined like my whole life, that means i gotta go with GC's and spend the extra like $180 now, oh well it's too bad they're not linear.

[doggman]

what do you mean by linear vs. progressive? also does lowering you car really mess with stock geometry and handling cause i dont want to sacrifice my pimp awesome handling just for looks? if anyone has any feedback that would help tramendously. this decision will determine me getting the ground controls or powder coating my wheels :) !!!
thanks
-dave

[sickspeed94]

linear is when the springs have a constand amount of force that counteracts weight in turning, progressive have increased spring rates as the spring is progressively compressed. linear are more predictable and all around better but provide a slightly harsher ride wich i could give a fugg less about... and progressive have slightly more ride comfort but are slightly less predictable outside of cornering. (rockon)

[EvilMSP]

So what is a good linear setup then?

[EvilMSP]

And it sounds like everyone likes Sportlines way more than the Pro kit from Eibach. Anyone feel otherwise?

And are sportlines better performers or just better looking? Thanks for info.

[Shane-O]

I dislike my Tein S-tech springs. Too much drop in the front and not enough in the rear, doesn't look very level. Great for jumps off the line with out any spinning, but just doesn't look right. I've had them on for more then a month and thought they would settle, definately no pleased, I guess that's why there so cheap at around $160.

[31R]

what about those tanabe springs, the df-210. anybody have them, any pix or info

[sickspeed94]

yeah bump for the tanabes, i think they got them at apexr1.com... i'm just too lazy to check, i suck at deh lazyness!

[RallyeRedSi]

gold lines 1.6 inch drop all around not the best pic but u can see drop
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YellowSpeedInNY/my%20car5.jpg

[sickspeed94]

bro your MSP in your sig has black wheels on it... what are they? they look nice, i'm thinkin of painting the stockies on the sunlight silver to be dark bronze.

[RallyeRedSi]

there balck p5 rims, im putting them on like next week or so and puttin up new pics when i do right now thats jsut a photoshop image made by jflo

[EvilMSP]

Bump for my question

[31R]

Bump for my question too about the tanabe df210 springs. On the springs buyer guide it says that it lowers your car F&B 2-2.5. I want springs that will lower my car the most but with a good ride, and i really dont want coilovers. I have my eye on the ion race springs.

[sickspeed94]

EVILMSP- from what i hear you just can'y go wrong with eibach springs, however i am still not sure if they're linear

31R- there is a thread going on right now about some guy who has them on his car, says he'll post pics tomorrow
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79915

hope that helps

[RallyeRedSi]

bro your MSP in your sig has black wheels on it... what are they? they look nice, i'm thinkin of painting the stockies on the sunlight silver to be dark bronze.

wit silver i would go with gunmetal check out how my integra looked with it

[sickspeed94]

ANYONE GOT ANY MORE (pics) thread veared off topic i'm just trying to straighten it out a bit

[goku4658]

is the 1.6 drop on the goldlines 1.6 on the msp or 1.6 on the proteges and p5s? I"m just trying to figure out which is lower for the msp, sportlines or goldines?

[RallyeRedSi]

goldlines give the msp a 1.6 inch drop, spotlines give a 1.8 drop

[sickspeed94]

but are they linear? i'm real persistant with this becaus ei really want to know, i need springs and i like the sportlines, but if they're progressive to hell with them (stooges)

[EvilMSP]

according to eibach the sportlines and pro kit are progressive.
Apparently they are Progressive, its from their own site.

But if these are progressive what are a good set of linear?? How much more are they going to cost?

[terbow]

have you guys personally felt the difference in linear vs progressive? unless you autox or really need to tune your car i dont think you will notice a diff. Ive had pro kit, sportlines and ground controls on my cavalier. I can say that, on tuned struts the pro kit is nice, its not as bouncy, and by bouncy i mean oscillation wise. the sportlines are a nice drop but tend to wobble a bit more than pro kit. BUT for as low as they are i feel they handle nicely. And the ground controls are freakin stiff, mind you, you can get diff rates but the default ones are stiff and you can feel everything. They were ok, but personally i drive my car to much to stand the suspension that stiff. hope this helps a bit.

[bored132]

Here's a couple pics of ion race springs

http://www.msprotege.com/members/bored132/side%20view1.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/bored132/side%20view2.jpg

[txrxs]

pimp shit with the ions but still waiting for coil overs...

[EvilMSP]

I'm trying to learn more about springs but this is a confusing thread lol. Everyone kept talking about progressive vs linear but it's hard to tell which is "better." And I've yet to see a set of springs mentioned that have linear on here.

Also what is the difference between the prolines and the sportlines. All I saw on this thread was "dont but pro's, but sportlines" but why?

And if lets say I got the sportlines they will improve handling or atleast keep it the same right? I don't want something to feel "bouncy" I like the cars rock solid feel as it is.

[Swerny]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/mx3ownzj00/Spring_Bible.jpg

[sickspeed94]

TY but it still gives almost no info on sportlines... i'm just a drop freak, if you saw my best friend's car you'd understand, and the front of the MSP is way off the ground, even tucking tires the front still sits higher than a parking curb (dunno) not to say that i just want the drop for looks but it helps, plus lower = lower center of gravity

[STLBLKMSP]

Here is my msp with eibach sportline springs. The ride feels like stock, but it feels like i can take corners faster than I couls at stock height.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/mymsp1.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/jeremy2.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/blck%20msp2.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/side2.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/back34.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/backwheel.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/STLBLKMSP/frontwheel.jpg

[SpoolinMsp]

Honestly man, I have see your car on these boards a few times and I do have to say you have the best looking msp let alone four door I have seen in awhile man. Props to you on the wheel choice and the spring choice. Im thinking gold on laser blue, but its kind of iffy.

[EvilMSP]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/mx3ownzj00/Spring_Bible.jpg
Good info but I wish I knew more about springs to understand it more.

[MazdaNeal]

Does anybody know the spring rates on the sportlines? I cant find it anywhere!

[mspeed101]

Hey me and my friend just got springs for our msp's. I got the GC's and he got the Teins so im gonna post some pics in the next few days after we install them.

[EvilMSP]

Those will be good to see

[Wiggles422]

has any one notice a decrease in handling when putting on springs. i know it brings the center of gravity down, meaning better handling. but with alot of cars that have tuned suspension, dont respons well to lowering springs it just throws off the measurements. for instance the eibach prokit. any input?
bump for an answer


and bump for more pics

[sickspeed94]

dam old thread dug up from the dead.

i have noticed an increase all around but poor cornering quality (because i'm riding on my bumpstops mostly) i'm sure if anyone had my same setup but done properly they would notice nothing but better handling.

[MP3Architect]

bump for an answer


and bump for more pics

i know im mp3 but we have the same suspension. i noticed the suspension maybe slightly tighter (could be my imagination though) with my tein springs.

[DsourceMsp]

Has anyone seen the Skunk2 Lowering springs up on apexr1.com? I believe they are pretty cheap and are a 2.0 lower all around. They say they are for an msp but who knows

[wicked]

I have put them on a lot of hondas and DSMs,and had them on my girlfreinds 2nd gen spyder.they are very,very stiff,not in a good way,very uncomfortable

[ND4MSP]

bump for espiler pics. Someones got to have some of these on by know. Please, please....

[wicked]

stlblkmsp

I think your car would look a lot better if you ran with a 45 series tire,your side wall is to small for the drop you have.

[Vampyre]

here is mine with teins and 225\45 17's

[wicked]

not bad,I don't like how much of a rake the teins have.

I got the same ones on my car

[Vampyre]

the back have actually settled a bit more . but i like the rake

[Vampyre]

try opening ya truck and standing on the plastic and bouncing up and down ...lol

[Scott]

http://photography.108studios.net/index.php?v=image&i=640x480&p=GIR/IMG_0800.jpg

My car with S-Tech's. Hopefully getting some SS coils soon, though.

[UnNaturalinc]

They're made by Adobe. ;)

http://www.studiosp.net/msp/protege_low_2.jpg

[altspace]

Sweet Jesus that's a PHAT ride!

[daedalus]

K-Sports:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/daedalus/carshow2/rushst010.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/daedalus/carshow2/rushst018.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/daedalus/carshow2/rushst020.JPG

[StreakinOraNgeX]

those pics are clean

[1moreMPH]

where'd you pick up the k-sports? and what's the drop? lookin' gooood...

[ONRAILS]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I showed this to msp#735 (he is in the market for springs), and it seems like my car has more of a "raked" look that the other eibach sportline owners. Is it just me?

[MSP#735]

maybe a SLIGHT raked appearance nothing major

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I showed this to msp#735 (he is in the market for springs), and it seems like my car has more of a "raked" look that the other eibach sportline owners. Is it just me?

Hmm Tein S-Tech or Eibach Sportline???

[Perro del Sol]

I'm considering Progress and Eibach Sportlines. Sportlines will be lower, but I think the Progress springs are a little bit cheaper ($169 shipped from coximport.com), whereas Eibach's are usually much closer to $200 plus shipping.

Also, I can't seem to find any places that carry the Sportlines for the 99-03 Protege. Any tips? Where can I find them at the best price?

One final question - who has put the springs on their MSP or Protege themselves? I have done several spring/shock swaps on my CRX, but I've never worked with my Mazda. Is it difficult?

Thanks.

Alex

go to Drivewire.com or Eibach.com

I got mine for my Speed for $213 shipped

[MSP#735]

Hmm are you talking about the Eibach Sportlines? i went to both and didnt see them for the MSP, they however did have the Pro Kit..... $213 is an awesome price btw!!! (rockon)

go to Drivewire.com or Eibach.com

I got mine for my Speed for $213 shipped

[540James]

anyone know where to get the sportlines, ive looked around and can't find them.

[ONRAILS]

Yep...
www.apexr1.com (http://www.apexr1.com)
www.*************** (http://www.***************)
www.corksport.com (http://www.corksport.com)
and I know there are more...


anyone know where to get the sportlines, ive looked around and can't find them.

[AuburnMSPfreak]

how hard is it to put some springs on? i really want the tien s's but i want to be able to do all my work and save money, ive never really done suspension work, my knowledge starts and ends in the engine bay, also will just putting springs on it kill my handlin? what if i put all the gt spec stuff and a 22mm rear sway on? thanks...

[Perro del Sol]

Hmm are you talking about the Eibach Sportlines? i went to both and didnt see them for the MSP, they however did have the Pro Kit..... $213 is an awesome price btw!!! (rockon) I called them and I got the last set they had in stock.

You can go to the Eibach site and see if the other authorized dealer still has them.

[MSP#735]

i think eibach discontinued the sportlines, thats what Cullen told me...

I called them and I got the last set they had in stock.

You can go to the Eibach site and see if the other authorized dealer still has them.

[Perro del Sol]

anyone know where to get the sportlines, ive looked around and can't find them.


check this out, they have them in stock

http://www.suppliers.shox.com/productsdisplay.php

[UnNaturalinc]

I'm offering a Goldline sale on another board right now... I should set it up over here also.

[MSP#735]

YES, you should....im not gonna wait too much longer on the sportlines...depending on price (shipped) determines whether i buy.

I'm offering a Goldline sale on another board right now... I should set it up over here also.

[03.5MSP]

More pics of the Sportlines:

[MSP#735]

I really like the way your car sits!!! HOPEFULLY i will eventually get my Sportlines from **********, damn Eibach!

More pics of the Sportlines:

[apocman]

I got a set of GoldLines in my garage, I just installed a set of custom Skunk2 coilovers. I love the way I was able to slam the car, but most people would want the stock Protege setup Skunk2 offers. I think all four springs are 6kg/mm and don't really know the height. I have seen 7" in front and 8" in back and 6" in front and 7" in back and also have seen different spring rates as well with Skunk2.

I am running 6" springs all the way around and have the fronts all the way down and the back down about an 1"1/2to 2" and have a lot more to go in the back if I wanted, but I noticed that I have not even a finger in front and the same in back. So it looks like the backs can go lower than the fronts.... and I have a higher spring rate due to the fact I'm going to be running 18" and be slammed and want to avoid rubbing....

[newFormula]

can the sportlines still be gotten?

[MSP#735]

here are a couple pics of my recently lowered MSP! (thumb)

[Perro del Sol]

can the sportlines still be gotten?

Yes, go to Eibachs website and hit the buy button. It will give you a list of suppliers who have Sportlines still in stock. Note, that they are in limited supply!

[SpeedProjekt]

What springs would you guys recommend while maintaining good handling and a good drop?

[InFeXIoN]

alrite i got a question, from what i can see, the rear looks the same as mine on pro-kit, pro-kit = 1.4 F and 1.8 R, Sportlines = 1.8 F and 1.8R, so to me obviously it just lowers the front.

[Earful]

I have seen other posts here with pictures and Goldlines have a similar stance as the Sportlines.

[Laser03pro]

His car seems to sit lower in the back then others the stance is perfect IMO.

pro kit bitches


http://www.msprotege.com/members/SuperSpud/black.jpg

[Mazdaspeed989]

Pro Kit
Full Tank of gas...1hr after install springs haven't fully setted yet

Pic 1: Before
Pic 2: After (very dirty car but sexy none the less)

[Laser03pro]

Pro Kit
Full Tank of gas...1hr after install springs haven't fully setted yet

Pic 1: Before
Pic 2: After (very dirty car but sexy none the less)

Looks good cant wait to get my ProKit installed how you like the ride?

[Mazdaspeed989]

feels about the same as stock. I'm actually really happy with the setup, i origionally wanted the sportlines and had to settle for the pro kit but i'm definetally not disappointed

[Laser03pro]

feels about the same as stock. I'm actually really happy with the setup, i origionally wanted the sportlines and had to settle for the pro kit but i'm definetally not disappointed

Sweet where did you get yours from?

[Mazdaspeed989]

***************...$235 shipped

[wicked]

anyone on here chop the rear springs of a set of TEINS, since they are so high?

[Dugg E Fresh]

I hate to say it, but I had a friend take out a full coil. The rear fender lip is about 24 5/8" off the ground and the front is about 24 1/4" off the ground.
As soon as my camera gets fixed, I'll put up some pics.
I can't drive the car 'til next month; Does it need to be driven for them to settle? It still actually looks a little raked, even w/ them cut. I'm just really concerned that I'm going to bounce-bounce down the highway; I guess we'll see. If all else fails, I'll put the rear stockers back on.

[RallyeRedSi]

goldlines

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YellowSpeedInNY/msp21.jpg

[Dugg E Fresh]

goldlines

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YellowSpeedInNY/msp21.jpg
Are your rotors glowing? That shit looks hot, literally. :) The springs too!!

[RallyeRedSi]

naw just dirty

i changed out the godlines to gc coilovers

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YellowSpeedInNY/Picture%20250.jpg

i raised the front about a week ago and gonna take a picture when i put on my new struts

[Jaysanooch]

These are the Ion Race spec springs which have settled a little lower in front than I really wanted. Obviously I'm on 18's with 215/40...just to give people an idea.

The front end bangs pretty bad on the tough Montreal roads....I can't see these stock struts lasting very long....oh well, coilovers in my future plans anyway.

[Laser03pro]

These are the Ion Race spec springs which have settled a little lower in front than I really wanted. Obviously I'm on 18's with 215/40...just to give people an idea.

The front end bangs pretty bad on the tough Montreal roads....I can't see these stock struts lasting very long....oh well, coilovers in my future plans anyway.

Looks good tho (thumb)

[Omar MSP]

Eibach Prokits...

[KonspiracyImage]

anyone on here chop the rear springs of a set of TEINS, since they are so high?



i did...

[CitizenPro]

I did too.....

[KonspiracyImage]

chopped teins in the back...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/konspiracymazdaspeed/pro3.jpg

[kicknmazdaspd]

daaayum, s-tech's down to $130 on ebay!!! Unfortunately I live in Cali so everyone wants to charge 8.25% sales tax... the highest sales tax in california is 7.5% and I live in that county! WTF!
That's nothing I live in Tennesse and where i live it is 9.75% so i would be happy with the 7.5%

[tricky]

Tein S-tech's. I put them on last weekend. Overall I'm pretty pleased with the final results. I don't think these pics to the springs justice. I fortunately did not get a raked look with them either. I also wish the drop would be just a bit lower but it still looks way better then stock.