Suspension suggestions?

[scottm1985]

I'am wanting to do some upgrades on my p5 what kind of struts and springs are good and what are the best to get,I dont want to do colilovers?and what is a good intake to get? let me know thanks?(mj)

 

[Hookedupmp5]

Use the SEARCH Button!!lol. Seriously though, for suspension, depends on what your looking to do with the car. If its just going to be your daily driver, if your going to track it whether its auto-X or just straight track like NASA. You would want a stiffer spring if that was the case. I have skunk2 racing lowering springs. They are ok but in my honest opinion, i wish i wouldnt have gone the srping route.
Springs are good for dd imo but when you want that multiple use type spring that can be used for dd and be set up for racing as well, coilovers are your answer.
As far as intakes, several options include cold air, short ram and others. Cold air in general when entering the engine burns better because the molecules are closer together, so if your in a climate with colder weather go with a cold air intake. CAI is set lower towards the ground sucking in the colder air. SRI is set in the engine bay where the air is warm. usually you would go with short ram as both CAI an SRI produce similar amount of power so you can go either way, whatever floats your boat. I have a few links for you to look at.

-Info on the difference between CAI verse SRI.
http://blogs.superstreetonline.com/...intake-cai-vs-short-ram-intake-sri/index.html

Intake manufacturers-
http://www.injen.com/docs/typeofvehicle/landing.asp?cc=sc
http://www.aemintakes.com/default.htm

-Links to mazda P5 specific stores/shops...
http://*************.com (If link doesnt show,google crossover auto) [url]http://www.corksport.com/
http://www.protegegarage.com/

Hope these help, have fun with your new addiction. If you would like more advice, check out my corner of the web.
www.azmazdaclub.com

 

[JC-MP5]

Tokico Blue Struts and Eibach Pro-kit springs. You'll be very satisfied with that setup, and at only a $5XX price tag!

 

[P-Funk!]

^x2.

Wider and lower profile tires helped immensly as well.

 

[scottm1985]

okay cool the tokico struts and eibach springs it is thanks guys!

 

[thecrash91]

i heard the megan racing springs provide with a very rough ride because they are so tight, i this true? my goal is racing performance on the street haha i dont care about ride comfort at all

 

[Tzar177]

i heard the megan racing springs provide with a very rough ride because they are so tight, i this true? my goal is racing performance on the street haha i dont care about ride comfort at all

If you don't care about ride comfort, then the megans are for u!

 

[JC-MP5]

That or high spring rate coilovers... lol

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

Espelirs & Tokico Illuminas here.................Progressive rate springs & 5 way adj dampening.

 

[raserx]

I have these and I'm happy with the setup. Good deal too.


http://www.protegegarage.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_31_60_441&products_id=598

 

[pikesan]

I was wondering about this too. I just want lower, about 2" if that's possible to tuck the wheels in, then basically the same ride as stock. Am I dreaming?

 

[jameonmp5]

i have megan racing springs..i was given these because my cousin works for megan racing and i test new ones out...new ones have better ride not so much stiffness

 

[thecrash91]

its the stiffer the better the handling right? lol i was just wondering just in case theres something more tuned for our car

 

[mhrebin]

Espelirs & Tokico Illuminas here.................Progressive rate springs & 5 way adj dampening.

same setup here and its awesome. the springs are linear in the front and progressive in the rear though. i ride the struts a little stiffer than what the tokico blues are at but it feels great.

 

[JC-MP5]

its the stiffer the better the handling right?

Not necessarily. lol Stiffer is better in theory, however.