JaneRX7

So how much does it cost for parts and labor usually?

I don't want something so low that i can't get up driveways or anything, just something to make the car look more posed.

apexkw

do you want coil overs or just lowering springs?

ricola555

Lower your car? I wanna raise my car and put monster truck tires on it.

maxcooper

Jane, all of the aftermarket springs that are available will lower the car. Manufacturers that come to mind... Eibach, H&R, Racing Beat.

The springs are usually in the $200-$300 range, and installation would probably be about $200. It would be a good idea to replace your shocks at the same time. Bilstein or Koni shocks would be a good choice, and they run $450-600 for a set of four. Konis are adjustable and have an added feature that lets you set the ride height to one of three positions when you install. But Bilsteins are nice, too, and you don't have to wonder if you have them set right.

-Max

SleepR1

M2 has apparently released a new set of springs, dubbed "Sport/Track"...I've heard nothing from anyone using these, but they're $280 per set of four. I'd match these with a set of Bilstein HDs (Heavy Dutys).

maxcooper

I think the new stock-style M2 springs are 550F/450R lbs/in, which would be great for autoX or track, but I would get something else if the car was primarily used on the street.

-Max

JaneRX7

I'm not planning on racing the car...more for looks so whatever is more practical in my opinion...I don't imagine myself spending like $3000 on some race suspension like a lot of rich people here

SleepR1

Jane I recommend H&R Springs and Bilstein self-adjusting heavy duty shocks. I have a similar setup, except I use the stock R1 Showa shocks. Outstanding road manners, and very good track performance, if you decide you'd like to try track-driving...

H&Rs are available from the Tire Rack. The Bilstein HDs you can order from Mazdaspeed Motorsports Development http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/weba...0001&langId=-1

You don't need a membership to buy aftermarket parts. The membership is only needed for stock parts discounts.

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Your other option would be to just get Koni adjustable and retain the factory springs. That would allow you to switch out your factory shocks, which should be worn out by now, and retain the factory springs/spring rates for comfort purposes.

Regardless, it is suggested that you replace both your shocks and springs at the same time assuming that your O.E. shocks are pretty worn.

The Koni yellows have a lowering spring perch which will give you 10mm lower up front and 15 in the rear I believe. This will lower the car about a half an inch.

Then you will have a brand new ride with adjustable ride abilities. If you want to raise the car back to stock height you retain the option to do that as well.

In my opinion this is the most economical way to acheive everything for a street driven FD. I think the Konis are for $550.00 or so since you're local. Contact us next week when we're back from SEMA.

Install is around $100.00. REmeber to do alignment as well, about $60-$80.00.

Thanks, Rishie

How's that sound Manny and Max? does that recommendation make sense.

JaneRX7

so do you do the installation and alignment then?

SleepR1

Align AFTER installing new springs/shocks