OzMPS,
I've tried searching for this and I couldn't find any definitive information. I've always read that you use the B6 shocks for stock springs and the B8 shocks for any springs that are lower.
However, I called up a workshop for a quote for the Bilstein B6 and they told me to get the B8 even though I am using the stock springs. They said that because the MPS is lower than all the other Mazda 3s you should use the B8. Do Bilstein make an MPS specific shock, or are they the same across the entire Mazda 3 range?
I read elsewhere that you should use the B8 regardless as "it's a better shock", even with the stock springs. Any truth to this? I thought it was the same but designed for shorter springs.
I only just clear the driveways I frequently use so I'm happy with the stock height. If there's a setup that only drops the height by a touch then I'd be interested in that, however (Cobb springs?). I want better handling without sacrificing ride quality and without an impractical ride height. The car in question is a 2010 BL MPS 3.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated