lowered with wheels or not?

sp20mad · 27-12-2003, 12:20 AM

i am still pondering wether or not to get 17's and lower my car! i am worried that i will end up with a car that is choppy and uncomfortable to drive! i had agreat run on xmas day and boxing day to and from my farm near cooma in the snowy mountains nsw! it is a fully tarmacked road (really smooth and wide lane, no lines) and the car was beautiful, like seriously beautiful it held the corners so nicely! (i also managed to get the car up to 170 at one stage but thats not part of the topic) so yeh, if someone could let me know what the sp20's are like with bigger wheels and lowered it would be greatly appreciated! i need to make my decision! at least i know they look farking sik when done like this, just want ot make sure the car is still going to be fun and driveabl, not too choppy! cheers guys!

Critter · 27-12-2003, 06:59 AM

For mine the moderate lowering on 17s is a great compromise, ride goes away a little bit, but not much really, and turn-in to corners is much better especially.

Don't hesitate, you won't regret.

If you like the way it went on standard set-up through the corners, you won't believe what it can be like with a full Whiteline package on 17s

(you will give away a bit more ride quality but dampiing is great and mid-corner bumps don't upset it in the least).

pr1mo · 27-12-2003, 02:45 PM

yeah some nice 17 x 7's and a few handling goodies will do you wonders!

what model astina/mazda/car do you have

cheers mike

sp20mad · 27-12-2003, 04:17 PM

i have a 3 month old 2003 mazda astina sp20! black! mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

OY33AH · 27-12-2003, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

Don't hesitate, you won't regret.

Thats it Chris, you got the right idea!

With a lil lowering your handling will improve around corners, although
I don't have the SP20 model I've noticed such a difference in handling
since lowering my astina. No more bodyroll!

Slap on a set of sexy chrome 17's, lower it a couple inches and your baby
will look sweet as 8)

~Leanne~

JynX · 27-12-2003, 07:00 PM

HAHAHA team unleash...

HAHAHHA you driving your car...

HAHHAHA

OY33AH · 27-12-2003, 07:14 PM

haha Jim

You wish you were a part of team unleash! lol Don't ya just love the
way Mick makes these tuff sigs? You like it!

~Leanne~

pr1mo · 28-12-2003, 12:42 AM

ROFL at jimbos effort

sik astina · 28-12-2003, 09:02 AM

Jealousy is a curse jimbo :twisted: :twisted: :P :lol: :lol: :mrgreen: ..|..

U love it :lol:

27-12-2003, 12:20 AM	#1
sp20mad Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: sydney Car: 1995 mazda astina 1.8 4 cyl Posts: 19	lowered with wheels or not? i am still pondering wether or not to get 17's and lower my car! i am worried that i will end up with a car that is choppy and uncomfortable to drive! i had agreat run on xmas day and boxing day to and from my farm near cooma in the snowy mountains nsw! it is a fully tarmacked road (really smooth and wide lane, no lines) and the car was beautiful, like seriously beautiful it held the corners so nicely! (i also managed to get the car up to 170 at one stage but thats not part of the topic) so yeh, if someone could let me know what the sp20's are like with bigger wheels and lowered it would be greatly appreciated! i need to make my decision! at least i know they look farking sik when done like this, just want ot make sure the car is still going to be fun and driveabl, not too choppy! cheers guys! __________________ oh yeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh!

27-12-2003, 06:59 AM	#2
Critter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winmalee NSW Car: SP20 Posts: 690 View Photos By: Critter	For mine the moderate lowering on 17s is a great compromise, ride goes away a little bit, but not much really, and turn-in to corners is much better especially. Don't hesitate, you won't regret. If you like the way it went on standard set-up through the corners, you won't believe what it can be like with a full Whiteline package on 17s (you will give away a bit more ride quality but dampiing is great and mid-corner bumps don't upset it in the least). __________________ 2001 Astina SP20 Precision Power / Pioneer P9 sound system with Directed widescreen video Custom graphics and leather interior Adjustable lowered suspension with monster brakes

27-12-2003, 04:17 PM	#4
sp20mad Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: sydney Car: 1995 mazda astina 1.8 4 cyl Posts: 19	i have a 3 month old 2003 mazda astina sp20! black! mmmmmmmmmmmmm! __________________ oh yeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh!

27-12-2003, 07:00 PM	#6
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	HAHAHA team unleash... HAHAHHA you driving your car... HAHHAHA __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

27-12-2003, 07:14 PM	#7
OY33AH Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wollongong NSW Car: 2007 Mazda 3, SP23 Posts: 112 View Photos By: OY33AH	haha Jim You wish you were a part of team unleash! lol Don't ya just love the way Mick makes these tuff sigs? You like it! ~Leanne~ __________________ OY.33.AH Baby!

27-12-2003, 02:45 PM	#3
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	yeah some nice 17 x 7's and a few handling goodies will do you wonders! what model astina/mazda/car do you have cheers mike

28-12-2003, 12:42 AM	#8
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	ROFL at jimbos effort

28-12-2003, 09:02 AM	#9
sik astina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wollongong , N.S.W , Australia Car: Ba 1.8L Turbo astina Posts: 1,739 View Photos By: sik astina	Jealousy is a curse jimbo :twisted: :twisted: :P :lol: :lol: :mrgreen: ..\|.. U love it :lol: __________________ [UNL35H] CANDY BA 1.8L Turbo - with the Twotone spread with the loco paint 2sus custom resprays

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