CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Springs

[Rich-PMS]

Originally Posted by CorkSport What day do you get paid? -Derrick

every other friday. BOTH jobs pay the same stupid bi-weekly.

if i could suggest maybe posting the date and times the orders must be submitted between atleast 3-4 days ahead of time. that'd be some good customer service

[brantms3]

I love the ride and look of my corksport springs.. My car feels way more connected and doesn't float and they haven't even settled yet put them on 2 days ago. i'm on 245's as.. Best springs in my opinion.
Thanks corksport ..
Sorry for the crappy iphone pics .. and dusty car
all i have for now

[brantms3]

My pics failed here they are much larger.... sorry iphone pics .

[SleeperHatch]

Lets do this tell us how much and where to buy!

[Speeed3]

im in!

[Tokay444]

Lol.
"haven't settled yet."

[brantms3]

yea most springs drop a little further with time maybe a 1/4" or so ..

[Gwynne]

MAZDASPEED FORUM LOWERING SPRINGS DISCOUNT - In place of a GB, CorkSport is offering a 10% discount on the Lowering Springs to Mazdaspeed Forum only. This is a limited ONE-TIME offer effective today. This discount is limited to 10 orders, first come, first serve and all orders MUST be placed by 8/20/2011 so no bitching or whining if you miss the cut-off or didn't order soon enough! Use discount code MSFSOLOW to redeem your 10% discount at purchase. Please put your forum name in the order comments field.

[Rich-PMS]

and of course, on my off week.


oh well

[JTMS3]

well they hooked me. If Im the first, 9 more left to get a discount.

[XRJoe]

Originally Posted by brantms3 yea most springs drop a little further with time maybe a 1/4" or so ..

In my experience, only extremely cheap springs settle. After the car is back on the ground and rolled a few feet, that's the height it sits at. If the springs settle, it's the steel deforming which is only going to happen on cheap, eBay garbage or on quality springs after years of use.

Many people say springs settle, but never in my experience have they. Isolators wearing may contribute partly though.

[SleeperHatch]

Got my order in!

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[skawt01]

Oh man. I'll take one order of Gwynne please. To go.

[wankular]

shit, everyone who orders post in here so I can tell how long I can drag my feet before ordering.

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by XRJoe In my experience, only extremely cheap springs settle. After the car is back on the ground and rolled a few feet, that's the height it sits at. If the springs settle, it's the steel deforming which is only going to happen on cheap, eBay garbage or on quality springs after years of use. Many people say springs settle, but never in my experience have they. Isolators wearing may contribute partly though.

It is more of the new springs in the seats where the extra bit of lowering comes in.

-Derrick

[skawt01]

I'm close to placing an order, but I have concerns about ride quality being too stiff/jumpy compared to stock. Corksport, what is your personal opinion on the ride with these springs?

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by skawt01 I'm close to placing an order, but I have concerns about ride quality being too stiff/jumpy compared to stock. Corksport, what is your personal opinion on the ride with these springs?

FamiliaGT commented on post #13 about our springs he has had installed " the ride is perfect for everyday driving and weekend AutoX or Drag nights. "

The ride will be firmer than the stock springs but not so stiff they will kill you over every small bump.

-Derrick

[XRJoe]

Originally Posted by CorkSport It is more of the new springs in the seats where the extra bit of lowering comes in. -Derrick

Definitely makes sense. Good point!

[dMuze]

so with the reading i have done... i see our stock struts dont hold up well with lowering springs. is this like the dp w/o hpfp upgrade where you are playing with fire? or is it that gen1 cars with a few miles on them start having problems? just wondering what the ball park is for needing struts. i have maybe 15k miles.

[ChrisCS]

The Springs are not going to put that much more force on the struts than the factory springs do. Your struts should last years with these lowered springs on there.

On how the ride is when I was doing some testing over speed bumps. I have been driving a lowered car almost all of my driving life(13years) and I would say these springs feel better than any i've had. Just to see how they took hitting a speed bump. I was getting our speed bumps in our parking lot. They are the type that are about 8in long 2-3in high at 10mph with no brakes and it was really not that bad. And these are bumps that with my MS protege that has the stock suspension on I would roll over at a very slow speed.

[dMuze]

I placed my order

[sideslide4life]

Just placed mine too

[Gwynne]

Originally Posted by skawt01 Oh man. I'll take one order of Gwynne please. To go.

Well it looks like I am sold out, but we do still have six spring sets left. Get 'em while you can!

[wankular]

Originally Posted by Gwynne[MENTION=130 CorkSport;997249]Well it looks like I am sold out, but we do still have six spring sets left. Get 'em while you can!

Make that five sets left!

First time spring install. This should be fun.

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by dMuze so with the reading i have done... i see our stock struts dont hold up well with lowering springs. is this like the dp w/o hpfp upgrade where you are playing with fire? or is it that gen1 cars with a few miles on them start having problems? just wondering what the ball park is for needing struts. i have maybe 15k miles.

Originally Posted by CorkSport - Chris The Springs are not going to put that much more force on the struts than the factory springs do. Your struts should last years with these lowered springs on there. On how the ride is when I was doing some testing over speed bumps. I have been driving a lowered car almost all of my driving life(13years) and I would say these springs feel better than any i've had. Just to see how they took hitting a speed bump. I was getting our speed bumps in our parking lot. They are the type that are about 8in long 2-3in high at 10mph with no brakes and it was really not that bad. And these are bumps that with my MS protege that has the stock suspension on I would roll over at a very slow speed.

HA! I've replaced both my rear shocks, and I'm on stock springs. Adding higher weight/frequency springs will only wear things out even faster.
I'm genwon though. Everyone knows genwon shocks are shit.

[kritz]

Originally Posted by wankular Make that five sets left! First time spring install. This should be fun.

The install is cake,just pick up some penetrating oil and spray the shit out of the LCA for a few days before the install. The instructions are dead on target.

[Gwynne]

Originally Posted by wankular Make that five sets left! First time spring install. This should be fun.

We also have some Lowering Springs install videos on our knowledgebase that you may find useful: CorkSport Mazda Performance - Knowledgebase & Support Center

[JTMS3]

any feedback on toe issues on the shop car? are we going to need rear camber arms?

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by JTMS3 any feedback on toe issues on the shop car? are we going to need rear camber arms?

You will not need to change out the rear control arms to correct the camber with our springs. No toe issues at all on our car.

-Derrick

[sideslide4life]

OK Just got mine on before the hurricane. Install was fine, although both rubber stoppers in the top of the struts were crumbling. The rears gave me trouble but everything was good. No clunks, squeaks or anything yet. Alignment will most likely be done on Monday depending on the storm. These are with 225/45/18 wheels.
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[Gwynne]

New pic's of the CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 with CorkSport Lowering Springs:

[kritz]

Looks good Gwynne, what are the specs on the wheel on that car? Are you sporting the new lug nuts too?

Edit;

Never mind,I just was on your site and saw the blog on the shop MS3. I would kill yo be able to go 19's but next year I will be going 17 x 8.5 with 245's/45.

[Gwynne]

Originally Posted by kritz Looks good Gwynne, what are the specs on the wheel on that car? Are you sporting the new lug nuts too? Edit; Never mind,I just was on your site and saw the blog on the shop MS3.

You can see pics of the new lugs installed on the product description page CORKSPORT Lightweight Lug Nut Set

[Raul_speed3]

hey i just got a 2011 mazdaspeed 3.. and i wanna know if these springs are like the best ones out there to dont be drop on the floor but be like alright? and what about the guarantee?

[Tokay444]

Troll?

[Raul_speed3]

So this sprin would be one of the best springs out there for the speed 3? I just got it and i wanna lowered but i dont want it to be like super droped i just want it to look good.. And wat about for the guarantee?

[Tokay444]

24/7?

[Raider]

Corksport is at SEMA all week, o expect a reply from them next week. Yes, these are good stuff. Get em.

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by Raul_speed3 So this sprin would be one of the best springs out there for the speed 3? I just got it and i wanna lowered but i dont want it to be like super droped i just want it to look good.. And wat about for the guarantee?

The springs work great on the speed 3. As for a guarantee are you asking about the drop of the car?

-Derrick

[Tokay444]

My guess is he probably means warranty.