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Re: MX-3 Lowering Springs or Coilovers

Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 1:56 am
by Whisper
MCNano117 wrote:Word, that looks fugly. From what I've seen a 1.5" drop looks the best.
Huh? No, it looks fine. It's just that a drop like that puts more stress on suspension, and the whole car in general.

Re: MX-3 Lowering Springs or Coilovers

Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 1:49 pm
by solo_ryder
Yea very true.

I thought I was the only one who has wierd acceleration shakes (in 2nd gear) when I am WOT.. Both my mx3's had it/have it.. thought it was a bad cv axle haha, I think its just the angle is messing it up

Re: MX-3 Lowering Springs or Coilovers

Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 2:30 am
by Whisper
Yeah, my car used to vibrate and shake under acceleration when I was dropped low. Axles would bind. Sway bars would hit against the body and suspension components. Then I raised it some and all these problems went away. I don't think the suspension on these cars is meant to handle massive drops.

Re: MX-3 Lowering Springs or Coilovers

Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 4:54 pm
by TOOgreezy
Whisper wrote:Yeah, my car used to vibrate and shake under acceleration when I was dropped low. Axles would bind. Sway bars would hit against the body and suspension components. Then I raised it some and all these problems went away. I don't think the suspension on these cars is meant to handle massive drops.
ya, so im probably going to drop it 1-1.25"
that should workout fine

Re: MX-3 Lowering Springs or Coilovers

Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 6:26 pm
by Ryan
Sort of similar.... I raised my car ~1". (ZX2 struts AND springs) and it shakes at WOT in 2nd..... It kinda freaks me out, so I don't go WOT too much :)

Re: MX-3 Lowering Springs or Coilovers

Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 7:35 pm
by fowljesse
Huh. I have H&Rs, and I love them. They are very comfortable, and solid. No shakes at all, and I did 14.7 @ 92.99 mph.