Pics of my hatch lowered with 19's

[ssinstaller]

Here you go... There had been alot of speculation about being able to lower a mazda3 with 19's. I installed the eibachs today, and there is no rubbing, or and other issues. I'll post some better pics tomorrow after I wash it.

[mazpro]

damn that's hOOt. good choice on the rims and nice drop, very even.(rockon)

[Loose]

Looks nice, very clean.

[Mzda3sturbo]

Damn It Looks Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1 PHAT 5]

Very Nice! That pic of you're car makes me want a 3 hatch!

[goldwing2000]

As long as you stay with the same tire diameter as stock, there's really no reason it should rub. People "speculate" too much.

Looks good, though. Thank you for not putting 5-spokes on it!

The roads in J-ville must have improved in the past 12 years cuz there's no way I would have put those kind of rubber-band tires on anything back then! :D

[NRRfrogmanP5]

looks damn sexy

[Pretzellogic]

I hate to admit it, but the 19s look good.

[protegeV]

got dayum taht looks good(2thumbs)

[Crusher]

Niiiice

[mp3xtc]

Sweet looking ride! Do you happen to know what the weight of those wheels are?

[JOS3]

damn that looks so clean and nice.

[RODSCALIP5]

Nice and clean!!!!! I like it!!!! Volks??

[Rush24]

Looks sweet!!! how did u take off the side strips?????

[ROSB]

As long as you stay with the same tire diameter as stock, there's really no reason it should rub. People "speculate" too much.

Looks good, though. Thank you for not putting 5-spokes on it!

The roads in J-ville must have improved in the past 12 years cuz there's no way I would have put those kind of rubber-band tires on anything back then! :D

what do you mean by tire diameter as stock?

Im looking at 16"s, what tire diameter should I stay with?

Thanks

[AzMz3]

As long as you stay with the same tire diameter as stock, there's really no reason it should rub. People "speculate" too much.

Looks good, though. Thank you for not putting 5-spokes on it!

The roads in J-ville must have improved in the past 12 years cuz there's no way I would have put those kind of rubber-band tires on anything back then! :D


Looks very nice. I have 225's on the stock rims and after I lowered it with the Progress springs it only rubs when turning lock to lock.....trying to get into a tight parking space, but nothing to worry about.

--Herb--

[bazooka joe]

(wow)

[3Zoom3]

Have you thought about a set of chrome rings around the side marker lights? Would pull some shine for the bare alum. on the wheels, too.
nice ride!
J

[styles_t]

how did you get the side moldings off the doors

[sndsgood]

heat the mouldings up with a hair dryer, when they are warm slide some fishing line between the moulding and the door and just peel it off, takes about 15 minutes to do.

[Ramo3]

Aiight, My First Question Is How The The Suspension Feel? Is It Still Sooth? And Does It Rub At All...with Passengers??? And Does Your Car Feel Heavier With The Bigger Rims?? Thanks

[Ruubstr94Ls]

Can I see more pictures of your Hella 8300k HID at nighttime??? Pleeaseee.....

[ssinstaller]

Aiight, My First Question Is How The The Suspension Feel? Is It Still Sooth? And Does It Rub At All...with Passengers??? And Does Your Car Feel Heavier With The Bigger Rims?? Thanks

The suspension is definatly stiffer tahn stock, but it isn't harsh and doesn't bottom out. I've had 4 adults in the car with no rubbing at all. I only had the stock wheels on for about 3 days, so I really don't know if the rims feel heavier--It'll still spin 1st and 2nd, and I don't have trouble keeping up with stock mz3 around town.


Can I see more pictures of your Hella 8300k HID at nighttime??? Pleeaseee.....

I'll try and take some tonight.

[Ramo3]

The suspension is definatly stiffer tahn stock, but it isn't harsh and doesn't bottom out. I've had 4 adults in the car with no rubbing at all. I only had the stock wheels on for about 3 days, so I really don't know if the rims feel heavier--It'll still spin 1st and 2nd, and I don't have trouble keeping up with stock mz3 around town.

thanks man, that helps me a lot, u don't happen to have a pic with the the 19's at stock height do u? that'll be great for reference (2thumbs)

[splitvizion]

Have you hit any big bumps or very uneven pavement that would cause your suspension to really work itself with several people in the car. I am just wondering if that would make the car rub the well. I doubt it though, I had 1000 lbs in my MZ3 hatch with 17's that have slitly wider tires. I had no problem with bottoming out or any kind of rubbing. At least I don't think so. Anyay, looks great, I wish I could afford the 19's. Def would have grabbed them up when I got the 17's. Keep up the good work.

[Ruubstr94Ls]

Ok its nighttime. :)

[ssinstaller]

Ok its nighttime. :)
I'll make a new thread in apperance.

[Black Majik MSP]

MUCH better than I was expecting from the title of the thread. (thumb)

[ssinstaller]

Have you hit any big bumps or very uneven pavement that would cause your suspension to really work itself with several people in the car. I am just wondering if that would make the car rub the well. I doubt it though, I had 1000 lbs in my MZ3 hatch with 17's that have slitly wider tires. I had no problem with bottoming out or any kind of rubbing. At least I don't think so. Anyay, looks great, I wish I could afford the 19's. Def would have grabbed them up when I got the 17's. Keep up the good work.


Just about every road in jacksonville is uneven or bumpy. I generally try to avoid the really bad roads when I have a full car, but I 've never noticed any rubbing on even the worst bumps.

[Rock]

Wow there's a jacksonville NC? that sucks /cry

[Loose]

Wow there's a jacksonville NC? that sucks /cry
Just ask almost anyone who served in the Marines. It's the home of Camp Lejuene (sp).

We are not unique (sssh)

[goldwing2000]

Just ask almost anyone who served in the Marines. It's the home of Camp Lejuene (sp).

We are not unique (sssh)

Yup.

You were close on the spelling, too. Lejeune. (thumb)

http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/mcb/index.asp

[Mikey444]

Awesome dood, just awesom. I love it!