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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by firestoned
I got my springs installed on the car yesterday, waiting for the wheels today... just thought I'd share the pics, and Ill definitely get some up after the wheels are on too..

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^After again...

I might be looking at a fender rolling issue when these wheels get on, not sure... they are a +45 offset, didnt somebody on here have a fender roller or access to one?

I should mention also that with these I feel less of a squat in the rear when the turbo kicks in, almost feels quicker responsiveness..ness

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by tsx_guy
nice drop, how is the ride,handling since this upgrade?

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by firestoned
I definitely feel less body roll when I jerk the wheel from one direction to the other (I usually do this about every 5-10 seconds anyways...) [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img] j/k,,

Id say Im pretty happy with the looks, I know I cant get the best performance out of just springs, but it feels tighter, in a good way.. its a start, I guess

Ride is pretty damn close to stock, id say. I did scrape coming into my shop today, though...

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by Huzer21
Wow, the difference in looks is pretty amazing. Can't wait to see those wheels on it, too.

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by tsx_guy
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Huzer21 @ Oct 3 2007, 08:46 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=3053]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
Wow, the difference in looks is pretty amazing. Can't wait to see those wheels on it, too.[/b]


yes that will look very nice with the rims...

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by TheNewBlack
Looks nice!

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by firestoned
its kinda funny in those pics, it makes the first ones look like its a 4x4, and the second ones make it look normal

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by jdmsp
Nice! looks good.

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by tsx_guy
I will need wheels first then springs/shocks.... [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by LM
Wow....wow, that is the perfect amount of drop dude. Can't wait to see those new rims too...

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by Colombia28
Nice drop! After i got mine installed it felt the same as stock but now i search the road for hole and uneven surfaces... fing highlands ranch is one big shitty road.

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by GoToTheJoe
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (firestoned @ Oct 3 2007, 08:28 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=3045]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
I got my springs installed on the car yesterday, waiting for the wheels today... just thought I'd share the pics, and Ill definitely get some up after the wheels are on too..

I might be looking at a fender rolling issue when these wheels get on, not sure... they are a +45 offset, didnt somebody on here have a fender roller or access to one?

I should mention also that with these I feel less of a squat in the rear when the turbo kicks in, almost feels quicker responsiveness..ness[/b]

Did you do the install yourself or have it done somewhere? I have been looking into getting the RPM Sport springs in a few weeks but didn't have a clue what to expect in installation costs. The Dealership said 4 hours labor but I think they misunderstood what I was asking for.

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by firestoned
I had a friend do mine, but when I called around, I was getting pirces from $200-$300, dealer was $650..

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by tsx_guy
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (firestoned @ Oct 3 2007, 12:17 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=3096]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>
I had a friend do mine, but when I called around, I was getting pirces from $200-$300, dealer was $650..[/b]


that's some bucks.....did you pay your friend in beer? j/k

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:14
by Colombia28
I got mine installed at Import Sports and it only cost me $175 and they did an excellent job! Im the type of person to always think there is something wrong ect, but to this day i still know they were installed perfectly. Oh and it only took them about an hour.