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Suspension Drop - 9/18/2007 6:09:15 PM    zjbmaz6   Posts: 12 Joined: 9/12/2007 Status: offline hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knows about/owns a good lowering kit for a 2004 6i? I don't want to lower it much, no more than an inch I just want to get rid of the little wheel gap that the 6 has stock, however i want to sacrifice as little ride quality as possible. I don't wanna be bouncing around like a slammed honda civic. Anyone have any ideas? Post #: 1

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/18/2007 6:48:44 PM    sstlaure   Posts: 2232 Joined: 11/28/2005 Status: offline I'd recommend Eibach pro-kit springs, they tend to be the least drop of any of the aftermarket springs available.  I loved the ones I had in my 3. _____________________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sportwagon Any statements made are purely my opinion (in reply to zjbmaz6) Post #: 2

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/19/2007 4:41:58 PM    zjbmaz6   Posts: 12 Joined: 9/12/2007 Status: offline I read the info on Eibach's site about the pro kit and it sounds pretty good. They mention the ride quality, which is what I was mostly looking for and they aren't very expensive either. thanks for the info! (in reply to sstlaure) Post #: 3

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/19/2007 5:07:57 PM    virgin1 Posts: 4143 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: offline Actually, the Tein H-Tech's are the least drop that I know of.  1.1F/0.9R.  It ain't much of a drop though, but it's there. Ride is supposed to be excellent w/them too, but I have no personal recommendations about that.... and no personal experience w/them either. _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to zjbmaz6) Post #: 4

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/19/2007 5:36:11 PM    sstlaure   Posts: 2232 Joined: 11/28/2005 Status: offline Drop on my 3 with the Pro-kits was 1.0F/1.1R, ride quality was almost exactly the same as stock.  I was very happy with them and I put 53,000 miles on my car as a commuter on Michigan roads (read - seriously potholed) _____________________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sportwagon Any statements made are purely my opinion (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 5

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/19/2007 5:46:37 PM    virgin1 Posts: 4143 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: offline I've never seen them rated @ less than a 1.2" drop all around, and often a 1.5", unless that's all ad hype?  Sportlines between 1.5-1.8".  _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to sstlaure) Post #: 6

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/19/2007 7:01:18 PM    dentinger Posts: 1527 Joined: 10/14/2006 Status: offline sportlines are the lowest you can go with springs... however, ive seen guys with H&R coilovers, with like a 2.5" drop. now THAT is low _____________________________ 2007 mazda3 17" msr 138 rims | eibach sportines | multicolour underglow | 2 JL 12W3 subs | fujita CAI | Vibrant header | magnaflow catback | 6000K hids | (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 7

RE: Suspension Drop - 9/19/2007 9:19:56 PM    sstlaure   Posts: 2232 Joined: 11/28/2005 Status: offline Mine was a low option 2.0L, so it's lighter than the S model....maybe that accounts for the low amount of drop.  Those measurements are actual on my car  (not advertised) _____________________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sportwagon Any statements made are purely my opinion (in reply to dentinger) Post #: 8

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