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Mazda6 MPS
BNR STAGE 1 - COBB ACCESSPORT STAGE 2 - CP-e HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP - CP-E DOWNPIPE - 3" MAGNAFLOW ZORST - DENSO ITV22 SPARK PLUGS - COBB SF INTAKE - COBB TURBO INLET PIPE - JBR 70a TRILOGY MOUNTS - SURE ANCHORS - SURE COUNTERWEIGHT - 2XS SHORT SHIFT PLATE - 2XS STEALTH BLOW OFF VALVE - KING PERFORMANCE LOWERED SPRINGS - BILSTEIN B8 SHOCKS - WHITELINE REAR SWAY BAR - DBA 4000 CROSS DRILLED ROTORS - HAWK PERFORMANCE HPS BRAKE PADS
My car wouldn't make it over that but i have a lower front lip extension
Ok, so 6 hours later and the King Springs installation is complete.
I managed to get some pre and post installation images of the front and back wheels as well as the measurement distances.
Pete, the guy from Wilkinson's assured me that whilst the car looks lowered slightly at the moment, to give it a few more days, say 2-3 days for the springs to completely kick in and get that nice lowered look. But to be honest, it looks good enough as is.
Anyway, hope this helps any others that are looking at lowering their MPS.
Pre-installation
[ Front Wheel ]
[ 7cm wheel arch to wheel ]
[ Back wheel ]
[ 6cm wheel arch to wheel ]
Post Installation
[ Front wheel ]
[ 5cm wheel arch to wheel ]
[ Back wheel ]
[ 4cm wheel arch to wheel ]
Have to split the posts.
(Sorry if the pics look identical...)
Last edited by Chuckie Cheese; 28-03-2011 at 07:53 PM.
Mazda6 MPS
BNR STAGE 1 - COBB ACCESSPORT STAGE 2 - CP-e HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP - CP-E DOWNPIPE - 3" MAGNAFLOW ZORST - DENSO ITV22 SPARK PLUGS - COBB SF INTAKE - COBB TURBO INLET PIPE - JBR 70a TRILOGY MOUNTS - SURE ANCHORS - SURE COUNTERWEIGHT - 2XS SHORT SHIFT PLATE - 2XS STEALTH BLOW OFF VALVE - KING PERFORMANCE LOWERED SPRINGS - BILSTEIN B8 SHOCKS - WHITELINE REAR SWAY BAR - DBA 4000 CROSS DRILLED ROTORS - HAWK PERFORMANCE HPS BRAKE PADS
Ok, so the lip, full car sample and a measurement summary.
Pre-installation
[ Front lip ]
[ 17.5cm lip to surface ]
Post Installation
[ Front lip ]
[ 15.8cm lip to surface ]
Full car sample
Measurement summary:
Front wheel: 7cm - 5cm
Back wheel: 6cm - 4cm
Front lip: 17.5cm - 15.8cm
After looking at the images myself, I feel that it doesn't really do it justice as most of the pics almost look identical which Pete told me would happen as he handed over the keys. Unfortunately it seems the pics might not be quite indicative of the measurements taken, but hopefully it can provide those who are looking at suspension some insight.
I'll upload some better images in the next few days after the springs have settled in and I have some more time to set up the car for better visuals.
As an afterthought, I'd say that vanity aside, the car responds a lot better and the turning has become a lot more responsive, and the W/A helped my shoddy left drift.
I'd say $570 well spent.
I CAN ACTUALLY WASH THE TOP OF MY CAR NOW!
It's painful to be short...
Last edited by Chuckie Cheese; 28-03-2011 at 08:09 PM.
Mazda6 MPS
BNR STAGE 1 - COBB ACCESSPORT STAGE 2 - CP-e HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP - CP-E DOWNPIPE - 3" MAGNAFLOW ZORST - DENSO ITV22 SPARK PLUGS - COBB SF INTAKE - COBB TURBO INLET PIPE - JBR 70a TRILOGY MOUNTS - SURE ANCHORS - SURE COUNTERWEIGHT - 2XS SHORT SHIFT PLATE - 2XS STEALTH BLOW OFF VALVE - KING PERFORMANCE LOWERED SPRINGS - BILSTEIN B8 SHOCKS - WHITELINE REAR SWAY BAR - DBA 4000 CROSS DRILLED ROTORS - HAWK PERFORMANCE HPS BRAKE PADS
you'll drop another 1/2 inch or so once it settles.
Are you on stock shocks?
cause you'd better start saving for some nice shocks
Mazda6 MPS
BNR STAGE 1 - COBB ACCESSPORT STAGE 2 - CP-e HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP - CP-E DOWNPIPE - 3" MAGNAFLOW ZORST - DENSO ITV22 SPARK PLUGS - COBB SF INTAKE - COBB TURBO INLET PIPE - JBR 70a TRILOGY MOUNTS - SURE ANCHORS - SURE COUNTERWEIGHT - 2XS SHORT SHIFT PLATE - 2XS STEALTH BLOW OFF VALVE - KING PERFORMANCE LOWERED SPRINGS - BILSTEIN B8 SHOCKS - WHITELINE REAR SWAY BAR - DBA 4000 CROSS DRILLED ROTORS - HAWK PERFORMANCE HPS BRAKE PADS
Good job mate. The car looks so much better lowered
Great Stuff, Oh Cheesy One.
Looks really good!! Low, but not silly low.
Thanks heaps for the pics & measurements, they'll help me decide if I can do the same.
If you're heading towards Mundaring at some stage, give me a shout/PM. I'd love to see it in the metal and see if she'll make my driveway.
The brie's on me.
Last edited by guitar69; 28-03-2011 at 08:56 PM.
I'm happy you don't have to use one of these any more to wash your roof
Awesome informative write up, perhaps add some pics after a week or so and see if its dropped any more. I think mine might be lower than that, yours will get there in time once the springs settle. Make a big difference in the ride hey, more tight sharp turns and for the cash spent well worth it.
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Old post I know, but which king springs went into the front, do you know? Was it the kmfl-25-HD or the kmfl-25-SL?