I was thinking of getting 18" wheels and lowering springs for a mazda 6/atenza. I have heard from some people that superlow King springs make the car ride poorly and be uncomfortable and that I should go for lows, but some other people have said superlow Kings are fine and have no problems. Just wondering what others experience has been with these springs!
ct9a,
Mar 3, 2:10pm
use tein springs
foxdonut,
Mar 3, 2:13pm
Why are you lowering it! Purely cosmetic or is there another reason! I'm guessing cosmetic since 18 inch wheels are pretty ricey.
Go with the cheap stuff, they're basically the same thing. It depends who you get to do the work that makes the difference.
ct9a,
Mar 3, 2:37pm
the atenza z has 18's factory so ricey! do not go cheap stuff! who does the work does not matter one bit!
use decent springs or you will get uneven spring rates,sag etc make sure you get a wheel alignment by some one who actually knows what they are doing and does NOT just read the screen as that is factory specs!
moosie_21,
Mar 3, 3:33pm
Put some nolathane on it will you're at it, make the car handle better than any lowering springs will.
foxdonut,
Mar 3, 4:37pm
Yes. Well done. I hope for everyones sake you continuing dispensing extremely useful advice.
Also, you're wrong about the wheels.
1fordluva,
Mar 3, 4:47pm
King springs are good,they have been making them a long long time. I would go for low,as super low will have your head moving around like one of those dogs you see in the rear windscreen. Super low is hard to get camber, castor correct as you are changing the goemetry of all 4 wheels and height. It does pay to have someone that knows what they are doing and a reputable shop install them,if you dont know what you are doing. Good luck with your decision,also if changing the wheel size you have to get certified! Cant remember the answer to the above.
ola_bitchola1,
Mar 3, 4:57pm
id go for tein springs also over kings
clark20,
Mar 3, 5:01pm
Also check the shocks, as you have very little travel before they bottom out so need to work well to control the new springs.
aimz_bj,
Mar 3, 5:07pm
Tein springs here
trdbzr,
Mar 3, 5:11pm
Mazda atenza's do come from factory with a 18 inch wheel option, so I dont think cert should be an issue. Just curious about the ride quality and handling for low vs superlow
directorylist,
Mar 3, 8:54pm
The lower you drop the suspension, the less travel effectively the harder the ride.
carkitter,
Mar 3, 10:45pm
With low you'd probably get away with keeping the original shocks, with super-low you'll need to use shortened shocks to prevent the shocks bottoming out which could cause the harsh ride some people have experienced.
Personally I prefer the higher ground clearance of the low springs.
You won't lose out on cornering performance if you set the car up properly. Adding Nolathane bushes will allow your suspension to work properly so that the forces are directed into the springs/shocks instead of compressing the rubber bushes. FWD cars benefit from a much increased rear roll stiffness so I would be looking for a bigger rear sway bar.
ct9a,
Jun 12, 1:09pm
atenza Z has factory 18s
any garage can fit a coil springs(well i bloody hope so) they will only go one way ,front are diff to the back if tapered it will only locate in hat one way the rubber also locates the coil.so im unsure what you are implying !
the atenza Z comes standard with 18's ,they arnt the curvy type mag they are straight spoke with i think 3 lil lines at end of spoke.
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