Just lowered my car....

[OregonBob]

I have been contemplating whether to get the pro kit or the sportline kit from Eibach, and finally made my decision... I wanted 18" wheels and didn't want to rub, so I went with the Pro Kit... I am glad I did... In my opinion, it turned out great... The pro kit on the 2011 Mazda 3 i touring comes out with 1.2 in the front and 1.1 in the rear... I put a set of 18x8 TSW Nurburgring in the Matte Gunmetal on with 235-40-18 Toyo Proxes 4 tires... I can tell you already that the cornering is so much better... And I plan on getting the front upper strut and rear sway bars, but will have fun with it the way it is now... I wanted them as flush as I could, and it turned out perfect... What do you think?

 

[ksconekiller]

That looks great. The wheel gap is perfect for a driver, and the color of the wheels really compliments the body color well.

Job well done!

How is the ride, and did you keep the stock shocks?

 

[OregonBob]

Thanks! I love the color combo as well... It rides really well, almost like stock... You can tell it is a little stiffer when I go over speed bumps, but overall, it is a great ride... I kept the stock shocks, only changed out the springs...

 

[ROTAg]

way to rep Oregon, this needs to be highlighted as "functionally low" for all of us normal people that can't really have/afford to slam our cars in the name of 'street cred'

 

[OregonBob]

Thanks ROTAge... I totally agree with the "functionally low" statement... I have not rubbed yet, and have encountered a ton of driveways and speed bumps... I love how it handles too... Highly recommend being "functionally low"...

 

[GrimeFunk]

looks good man (2thumbs) love the wheels.

 

[kchandra]

OP - Can you measure something for me, pretty please? Using a tape measure - from approximate center of the rim (on the cap that says TSW) to the edge of fender - both in front and rear, what does it measure to?

Also, what is the offset of the wheel - is it +35? I have a 2010 ITR Sedan and plan to do 17" wheels with 235/40/17 tires and some form of lowering springs. I am trying to find a set that is also functionally low.

Did you get it aligned, how off was it? I assume you will align it after its settled.

Thanks much!