22" + Eibach

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sthio

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2012 Mazda CX-5

• Mar 21, 2013

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BEFORE

AFTER

My new lug nuts

My interior

22"x9.5" 285/35/22 All around. I forgot the offset. Plus Eibach spring that lowered 3cm Rear and 2.5cm front and I think that is enough for me rather than H&R lowering rate.

Comments and Critiques are welcome, but, before anyone tries to bash me for sacrificing performance and bla, I know what I am sacrificing for looks. Thank you!

 

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fredbuteau

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• Mar 21, 2013

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The springs really give it a nice aggressive appearance... And those dark, huge wheels on white are really gorgeous... Nice ride sthio!!

 

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• Mar 21, 2013

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I like the overall look very much. Black roof looks great. IMHO, the black on mirrors and door handles should be removed (assuming vinyl overlay).

No kidding, no need to dwell on the obvious sacrifice in ride quality.

 

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ZuluCX

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD+Tech / SoulRed+ParchmentWhite

• Mar 21, 2013

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I agree it was a great ride before the drop, it looks even better now.

but like Cx-SV, I would personnaly remove the black handle and mirrors. But it is your ride, so you do as you like, the only important thing is that YOU like it.

 

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SayNoToPistons

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• Mar 21, 2013

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LOVE the interior and the black roof. Though I think it could do without 22" dia wheels as 21" is already pushing it on a pure styling statement.

I can't say I dislike the black mirrors and door handles, but I can't say I like them either. It reminds me of cheaper cars that leave the mirrors and handles as unpainted black plastic to save costs. I do get the point of blacking them out for a stealthier look, but it's a double edge sword situation lol.

 

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Chris_Top_Her

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'15 CX-5 Miata AWD

• Mar 21, 2013

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I like it, I also had experimented with black door handles (plasti dipped, and plastdipped+ black enamel), but I decided no. I have 20"s on H&R's and the ride can get hard sometimes (handling is the s*** though), I can only imagine your ride quality lol. Overall nice rig.

 

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sthio

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2012 Mazda CX-5

• Mar 22, 2013

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Thank you guys for the comment and tips, actually I might be peeling of my wrap anytime soon.

Although I agree with you(SayNotoPistons) about the 21", I would love to have that size but, they are so rare for that size here especially the tire size. I couldnt get what I want

 

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Lt Johnny

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• Mar 23, 2013

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sthio,

Tight ride! Thanks for sharing the pics. I hope you have enough sidewall to absorb a bump strike without bending a wheel. Looks super cool though and that is the reason you went that route so job well done!

Any rubbing or did you have to trim anything with the huge tires your running? If so, before or after lowering?

 

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• May 16, 2013

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sthio,
Doing it big! Looks great! Just got a white CX-5 myself, great color choice. Did you have a custom interior installed or is that a factory optioned color where you are from? I'm asking, because it looks great and the very similar to oem seat stitching. Perhaps you had it dyed? Let me know what you did and keep up the good work!

 

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NinjaNoises

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CX-5 Sport MT

• May 16, 2013

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WANT the Eibach springs!

 

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Applauso

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• May 17, 2013

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Pimp it up or what!!

 

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sthio

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2012 Mazda CX-5

• May 20, 2013

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Thanks for the comment guys, as long as for rubbing, I really had a very minor minor minor rubbing when I turned the steering wheels either right or left fully. However, after 10,000 miles as the tires wore of a lil bit, the rubbing was gone. That's how minor it was at the beginning.

As for the leather seat, I changed everything with genuine Autoleder Coral Red, and I asked the shop to follow the original stitches.

 

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ekingkong

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• Jun 10, 2013

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offset on your rims please ...

 

Chris_Top_Her

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• Jun 21, 2013

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sthio said:

22"x9.5" 285/35/22 All around. I forgot the offset. Plus Eibach spring that lowered 3cm Rear and 2.5cm front and I think that is enough for me rather than H&R lowering rate.

Comments and Critiques are welcome, but, before anyone tries to bash me for sacrificing performance and bla, I know what I am sacrificing for looks. Thank you!

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Which eibach springs did you get? I was trying to compare to the H&R springs I have.

 

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NinjaNoises

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• Jun 21, 2013

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Can you even buy CX-5 Eibach spring in the US??

 

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Zeal Red

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2014 Mazda CX-5 GT w/Tech PKG JBM

• Jun 21, 2013

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If you import them yes, from overseas. Check out eBay. They are out there.

 

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NinjaNoises

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• Jun 21, 2013

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Zeal Red said:

If you import them yes for overseas. Check out eBay. They are out there.

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I saw that. But I'm not considering that as an option because it's too much money. lol.

 

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sthio

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2012 Mazda CX-5

• Jun 25, 2013

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I have no idea which Eibach model. I got it from the local shop. How many type do they have anyway? But, I guess it will be the one with the less aggressive lowering rate.

 

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Zeal Red

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2014 Mazda CX-5 GT w/Tech PKG JBM

• Jun 25, 2013

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Here is the list of CX5's that are supported

http://eibachloweringsprings.pumaspeed.co.uk/Mazda-CX_5.jsp

 

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sthio

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2012 Mazda CX-5

• Jun 25, 2013

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mine should be this one

http://eibachloweringsprings.pumaspeed.co.uk/Mazda-CX_5-2.0.jsp