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CassowaryHunter
18-05-2016, 04:53 AM
Hi guys!

So I own a 1997 Mazda 323 Astina Hardtop (1.6) and I imagine that one of you would and that one of you have one lowered.

Now my issue is that i have an abnormally large wheel well and i want to reduce that... But i live up a 2km dirt road (Bumpy af) and lowering isn't really an option.

I was wondering if bigger wheels would help or maybe even that with fender flares and wheel spacers (I know they're illegal).

By the way when I see people whining about a "HUGE" wheel gap and its like 2 inches, well that is nothing compared to mine, no exaggeration.

Will have links in a moment.

CassowaryHunter
18-05-2016, 05:02 AM
SERIOUSLY this wheel gap is ridiculous

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/cassowaryhunter/20160303_175636_zpstu8wjmlo.jpg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/cassowaryhunter/20160303_123501_zpsz1nspujb.jpg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/cassowaryhunter/20160303_123453_zpsexoozqua.jpg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/cassowaryhunter/20160302_180725_zpsjcaxyavn.jpg

MadazInBris
18-05-2016, 12:36 PM
The only thing I can suggest is that KINGS springs used to make
HEAVY DUTY standard height springs that were roughly 25% thicker.

That way you could lop off 2 coils, lower it but still have damn solid springs

Just looked at your pics & seems to be exactly the same height as mine @ 100,047k's
http://memedad.com/memes/872929.jpg

CassowaryHunter
18-05-2016, 05:50 PM
Yeah thanks for the advice, but cutting springs? I might sound like a wuss but isn't that really unsafe and harsh on handling? Plus will it affect the chances of it passing rego?

Rupewrecht
18-05-2016, 09:32 PM
Don't cut springs.

Go for some lowering spring that are stiffer.

You could go for bigger tyres, but then you'll throw your speedo out and have rubbing issues.

CassowaryHunter
19-05-2016, 03:52 AM
Bro i'd love to chuck some lowering springs in it, i'd love to slam it on its ass but like I said before, I have a 2km dirt driveway with cattle grids, potholes and a really messed up part at the end that a commodore hardly gets up, plus I bottom out already :/

Anyways i'll figure it out and thanks for the help guys!

MadazInBris
20-05-2016, 10:02 AM
Nobody ever reads things (entirely) on the Net lol..
Like I said Kings made HEAVY DUTY springs that were 20% THICKER

Cutting those were ok, NEVER EVER cut stock springs - Too dam thin :rolleyes:

Alternatively ebay standard height springs (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/King-Springs-Front-Rear-Standard-Coil-94-98-323-Astina-BA-2dr-KFFS-90-KMRS-83-/181903457242?hash=item2a5a4a7bda:g:93EAAOSwPgxVNKd u) & new ebay shocks (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xba+astina +shock+absorbers.TRS0&_nkw=ba+astina+shock+absorbers&_sacat=0) would most likely solve your problem of bottoming out.

project.r.racing
20-05-2016, 05:56 PM
Sounds like you need the massive gap. Leave it.