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323_mazdabator
13-08-2004, 06:01 PM
hey just wondering how far i can lower my BG? i have 17" wheels with 215/40/17 in tyres and am looking at lowering it 50mm all round? i know i have to get the guards rolled

geetee
15-08-2004, 06:13 AM
if you get 205 tyres you could leave the guards alone.
mine is lowered 35mm with no probs, thats as far as i want to go, more for comfort reasons rather than looks though, how do you know you need the guards rolled? :?

323_mazdabator
16-08-2004, 04:26 PM
i think i need to coz if i corner hard now and i have people in the back it scrub already. so if i go 50mm then it will scrub more

twilightprotege
16-08-2004, 06:08 PM
go as low as you want, just get the gaurds rolled

geetee
17-08-2004, 02:19 AM
yip, roll those babies!!! :wink:
then slam it!!!
you know you want to :twisted:

323_mazdabator
17-08-2004, 05:03 PM
yeh well i'm picking up a set of 50mm springs today
:lol: :lol: put in on the weekend

Mizda_Mazda
17-08-2004, 05:36 PM
Minimun legal ride height is 100mm (i think thats most areas), if your wondering. Stock ride height is 150mm and with 17" wheels,50mm lowered should be legal height(maybe not the wheels tho)

Cosmo Dude
17-08-2004, 05:40 PM
If you get sparks off the chassis then you've gone too far :roll:

geetee
18-08-2004, 02:22 AM
or if you stub your toe on a manhole cover at 60kph........ :lol:

adamack
18-08-2004, 08:32 PM
heeey mazdabator

do you know the product id or code for the springs your getting?
what brand are they and how much are you paying?

(if you dont mind me asking), but i am in serious need of taking tina to the lower levels :twisted:

cheers\adam

323_mazdabator
18-08-2004, 08:38 PM
yeh to easy they are king springs superlows (50mm) and i paid $260 for them

adamack
19-08-2004, 01:47 PM
beautiful, you gonna put them on yourself?

SehnKhan
19-08-2004, 02:28 PM
Should be fine with those springs mate, plenty of clearance on the standard height, 50mm should make the car sit very nicely. You should notice the car settle on the springs too :)

323_mazdabator
21-08-2004, 09:46 AM
yeh the springs are in i fitted them on thursday night and now need to roll my guards.. i am happy with where the car is sitting at the moment

323_mazdabator
21-08-2004, 09:47 AM
it took me about 2 1/2 hours to fit the springs

adamack
22-08-2004, 10:14 PM
Is there anywhere I can get a decent write-up on DIY lowering?
Maz, did you find it difficult at all or have you done it before?

Thats hell cheap I got quoted $320 for the 4 springs. :x

geetee
23-08-2004, 12:34 AM
here`s my version of events, fairly easy job took me about 4 hours.
you could maybe join the forum if you want :wink:
http://www.popuplights.co.uk/suspension.htm

323_mazdabator
24-08-2004, 07:16 PM
hey adam it quite an easy job.. no i have not done it before. just read up on the info on http://www.popuplights.co.uk/suspension.htmand that is a good detailed version of it

Cosmo Dude
24-08-2004, 07:57 PM
It's not difficult to change springs. For a one off job though the tools can be more than what installation would've cost.
Chassis stands X 2
Spring compessors (to be safe)
14mm and 17mm spanners

If you have plans to do many DIY projects then buy the tools, else get it done for you :?

platypus
24-08-2004, 10:57 PM
is hella easy, i did mine, had no worries with it

scott
27-08-2004, 02:13 PM
Or you can always do it the dodgy way - jack the car up with the wheel still on, get your angle grinder... i think you can figure out the rest.

BTW - i wouldnt entirely recommend this, but i have seen it done

andrewgrazier
10-09-2004, 03:26 PM
$260 for the front n rear ones??


2 . 1.2 hours :S :(
ill just give mine an oil change :Oehhehe