Flipster23's Move to MazdaZine **Updated: 07/02/2012**
05-12-2011, 12:49 PM
#81
In the Mid-South meow
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05-16-2011, 04:32 PM
#83
I drive a Subata.
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dude save money for the springs! lol
05-16-2011, 05:07 PM
#85
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I had a 2006 6i that I bought new and traded with 102,611 miles. All trouble free! Probably the best car I've owned, the most reliable anyway.
Good luck!
Good luck!
05-16-2011, 10:51 PM
#87
In the Mid-South meow
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05-16-2011, 11:04 PM
#88
In the Mid-South meow
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Hmm, I'm looking at my antenna now and it appears like it is already stubby. Weird.
05-27-2011, 01:17 PM
#92
Taking the 6 to get an oil change this weekend been 4000 miles since I bought it...
Going probably Mobil-1 Full synthetic..
also going to work on my bumper and condensation in my headlights.
Currently looks for MS6 Hatch springs as well
Going probably Mobil-1 Full synthetic..
also going to work on my bumper and condensation in my headlights.
Currently looks for MS6 Hatch springs as well
05-27-2011, 01:50 PM
#94
In the Mid-South meow
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^ Wow that was a nice 6! Why did you get rid of it? Not happy with your current TL-S?
I just bought a MS6 a few weeks ago. Really enjoying it!
What are MS6 Hatch springs? Do you mean MS3? Like suspension springs?
I just bought a MS6 a few weeks ago. Really enjoying it!
What are MS6 Hatch springs? Do you mean MS3? Like suspension springs?
05-27-2011, 03:05 PM
#96
In the Mid-South meow
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There was never a Mazdaspeed6 hatchback, that's why I was wondering if you maybe meant Mazdaspeed3 since they're all hatches.
05-27-2011, 05:23 PM
#99
I drive a Subata.
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Mazdaspeed Springs = almost same as Cobb Springs, I heard, which is good. 
05-27-2011, 05:24 PM
#100
I drive a Subata.
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And just to add:
Mazdaspeed CAI = AEM CAI
Mazdaspeed Coilovers = KW V3
Amazing right?
Mazdaspeed parts department knows what the real stuff is.
Mazdaspeed CAI = AEM CAI
Mazdaspeed Coilovers = KW V3
Amazing right? Mazdaspeed parts department knows what the real stuff is.
06-06-2011, 12:20 PM
#102
I drive a Subata.
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CBE > Lip Spoiler
06-06-2011, 12:21 PM
#103
I drive a Subata.
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But for your car at this point, SPRINGS > CBE > Lip Spoiler
You need lower it about 1-1.5 inches like right now. That should be the first priority!
You need lower it about 1-1.5 inches like right now. That should be the first priority!
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06-06-2011, 12:56 PM
#105
I drive a Subata.
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Is H&R springs known for pretty good ride on the regular Mazda 6? Make sure you read up on the stuff before you get them!
06-06-2011, 01:36 PM
#107
I drive a Subata.
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lol way to go man
good luck!
you are just lowering for the looks right?
good luck!
you are just lowering for the looks right?
07-12-2011, 10:11 AM
#109
I'm stuck in limbo as far as moving back into a mazda and going for the new speed3 or used speed6. I really would love either.
I used to own a 95' 626 w/v6 and man I loved that car.
However, my wife is test driving a 2011 MDX this weekend, so we will see how my income to debt ratio is on monday before I can even think of myself.
I used to own a 95' 626 w/v6 and man I loved that car.
However, my wife is test driving a 2011 MDX this weekend, so we will see how my income to debt ratio is on monday before I can even think of myself.
07-12-2011, 10:40 AM
#111
In the Mid-South meow
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Can't wait to see it when it's dropped!
07-12-2011, 10:46 AM
#113
I drive a Subata.
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Mazda6 and Mazdaspeed6 are totally different cars..
The Eibach springs are supposed to be extremely harsh on ride for Mazdaspeed3. It varies upon the model I guess.
The Eibach springs are supposed to be extremely harsh on ride for Mazdaspeed3. It varies upon the model I guess.
07-12-2011, 10:57 AM
#114
In the Mid-South meow
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I'm stuck in limbo as far as moving back into a mazda and going for the new speed3 or used speed6. I really would love either.
I used to own a 95' 626 w/v6 and man I loved that car.
However, my wife is test driving a 2011 MDX this weekend, so we will see how my income to debt ratio is on monday before I can even think of myself.
I used to own a 95' 626 w/v6 and man I loved that car.
However, my wife is test driving a 2011 MDX this weekend, so we will see how my income to debt ratio is on monday before I can even think of myself.
Not sure where you live but if you have any kind of snow the Speed6 is going to have an advantage with AWD of course. I'm sure the Speed3 probably isn't that bad in the snow either though since it's FWD but I have no idea just assuming.
I ended up buying the Speed6 simply because I needed the extra room in the back seat. The Speed6 has literally an inch more room which enabled me to get our baby seat in there comfortably, unlike the Speed3 which I would have had to move my seat up each time I put the baby seat in. If space was not an issue I'd be driving a Speed3 right now (although I'm glad I ended up waiting for the right Speed6 to come along now that I have it!).
The only other thing I can say is you're likely to find a better deal on a Speed6 in the used market. The Speed3s I was shopping were consistently priced $3,000-$5,000 more than the Speed6. The toughest part in buying a Speed6 is finding one with low miles that hasn't been abused.
07-12-2011, 11:09 AM
#115
In the Mid-South meow
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Yeah, I know they're totally different cars, but I thought Eibach was more consistent in their ride quality across the board, not just in particular models.
07-12-2011, 11:24 AM
#116
I drive a Subata.
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^ That's what I thought too.
Maybe the spring rates are more aggressive for speed models. I mean if you really want to get a quality set up, you need to have better shocks to match the springs anyway.
Maybe the spring rates are more aggressive for speed models. I mean if you really want to get a quality set up, you need to have better shocks to match the springs anyway.
07-12-2011, 11:31 AM
#118
I drive a Subata.
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Swapping out a stock springs for a set of lowering springs on stock shocks won't enhance your ride quality...
You just can't blame that on Eibach. It is a quality company.
You just can't blame that on Eibach. It is a quality company.
07-12-2011, 01:06 PM
#119
In the Mid-South meow
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I don't think anyone's blaming Eibach for it, we're just saying on other models you can swap out your springs and keep the stock shocks and have ** as good ** ride quality as stock. I used my stock shocks on my Accord with the Pro-Kits and they rode really, really nicely. I would have used them on the Sportlines as well but I ended up getting a good deal on some HFP shocks already attached to them. I'm like Kevin, 99% of the reason for dropping my car is for looks, not performance. You know, just like choosing wheels for looks over performance. :wink: :wink: