Dropped on Eibach Pro-Kit. Wanted to close the gap some but still be functional for AWD use. Rides like factory but steering is way more responsive. Taking turns and freeway onramps are so fun! Love it!
Nice to know it feels like it looks... GREAT!
What wheel/tire size/combo is that?
Where did you buy the springs? I can't find any for the gen 2...if you could post a link to exact ones you bought that would be greatly appreciated. I'm so afraid to order them as I don't want to receive gen 1 springs and have an issue during install. Also, did you need to replace anything else or did it align to spec?
Dropped on Eibach Pro-Kit. Wanted to close the gap some but still be functional for AWD use. Rides like factory but steering is way more responsive. Taking turns and freeway onramps are so fun! Love it!
BBS CS-5 19x8.5et42 (Titanium w/ Diamond Cut Face) wrapped w/ the stock Toyos (225/55)
If they ride “ a bit nicer” than the H&Rs, it's no doubt because the drop isn’t quite as much.So Eibach never released springs for the first gen in the states, they are available in other markets though. I've always been a fan of eibachs of H&R as they seem to ride a bit nicer. Does anyone know if these second gen springs will fit on the first gens? I have a 2016 gt and the 1" front 1.8" rear drop would be perfect for me. Did they change the strut design that much where they won't work at all? From what I read the second gen is basically just all cosmetic sheet metal changes and the unpinning's are virtually the same. I looked at tirerack and they list the Koni Yellows and FSD struts for both the 1st and 2nd gen CX-5's as the same part number, this leads me to believe that the springs will work as well.
And the front and rear brake pads are the same for gen 1 & 2.So Eibach never released springs for the first gen in the states, they are available in other markets though. I've always been a fan of eibachs of H&R as they seem to ride a bit nicer. Does anyone know if these second gen springs will fit on the first gens? I have a 2016 gt and the 1" front 1.8" rear drop would be perfect for me. Did they change the strut design that much where they won't work at all? From what I read the second gen is basically just all cosmetic sheet metal changes and the unpinning's are virtually the same. I looked at tirerack and they list the Koni Yellows and FSD struts for both the 1st and 2nd gen CX-5's as the same part number, this leads me to believe that the springs will work as well.
Any change in the geometry of the tire angles? Toe, caster, camber, etc. I know one of the biggest problems with lowered cars can be tire wear. And or driveshaft shortening when a car is lowered causing the driveshaft to slam into the transmission or other things that could get torn up.
Interested in this too. Also, did it effect the lane departure assist and adaptive headlights?
Thanks for the reply...
Nice... Between lowering and wheels, it looks so much better then the stock example. I hope Mazda is paying attention...LOL
Did you install springs yourself?
Were the wheels significantly lighter?
Any other upgrades planned at the moment? Maybe better tires, or better struts/shocks?
You should do an alignment, maybe like in a week or so. Let them settle a bit.
I agree, it looks much nicer with the wheel spacing reduced. Much more appealing, but I don't think I want to risk bottoming out the drive shaft into the gearbox/transmission. That's close to two inches of driveshaft travel shortened to the rear, if you have an AWD model as I do. Don't have to worry about that problem with the front wheel drive -> there's one advantage of FWD, if I had opted to get a FWD that is.