Also, since lowering reduces jounce travel, the springs need to be stiffer to prevent frequent bottoming. It's not such a dramatic issue on a 3, but a Miata, e.g., needs to DOUBLE the spring rate for each inch of drop. That requires a serious damping increase lest the springs overwhelm the shocks. You see this all the time on bouncy Civics with cut springs and stock shocks.
What shocks for lowered vehicle?
Hello all
If my BM Mazda3 is lowered by about 35mm and I wanted to get new shocks/struts, what would be the best to get?
Springs are King Springs (Australian brand, I think?)
If my BM Mazda3 is lowered by about 35mm and I wanted to get new shocks/struts, what would be the best to get?
Springs are King Springs (Australian brand, I think?)
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