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Old 01-02-2008, 01:17 AM
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Mazdaspeed strut and springs.

I had MS struts and springs put on the car this weekend. Also added the MS front and rear strut tower braces.


I have to say I'm pleased as can be with the improvement to handling and ride heigth, it was just what I was looking for.

The car will never be auto-x'd, i'm not looking to slam it, and it's a daily driver.

I'm posting this for the people who've read (and you really really really should) the threads on shocks, springs, etc. and are looking for a small tweak to the car. There is a great thread showing spring rates and the MS springs.... well, let's just say the ones that were measured sucked. I had mine checked before they were installed and I would suggest anyone buying a set have it done too.

Since the car is only for personal use my "butt dyno" was my measuring stick. I was lucky enough to get a chance to ride in a bunch of different 8's with lots of different springs/struts/coilovers... the MS set up was my favorite. The drop is just enough to get ride of the huge gap between tire and fender. After they settle in I'm not expecting a huge change from where it is now.

There are MUCH better set up's then MS but they will cost more money and I felt they took away some of the ride comfort for the sake of improved handling. I've also become a bit of a MS junkie, so that most likely played a roll in my decision.
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congrats. you cant go wrong with an MS suspension set up
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
congrats. you cant go wrong with an MS suspension set up
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took it out on a 200 mile trip down the 17 then up the 1 to san francisco then back to san jose... my face hurt from smiling.
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I have the ms shocks and springs. they are great, perfect for street, but never take it to the track yet.
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