Ive seen a few of the M6's with lowering springs and/or suspension packages on them. I would like to lower it only an inch or so. Not trying to slam it or anything just think it would look better a tad lower(especially in the rear) and was wondering if anyone had advise on what springs to use? Gonna try and put 19x9.5 all around and 245/40/19 on them. Thanks. Here are the rims gonna go on soul red
Corksport, Tanabe, and H&R are most likely your top 3 choices for this. From what I've heard/read, Tanabe will lower you less than H&R and Corksport, but don't quote me on that.
I believe the H&R guys are seeing between a 1" and 1.5" drop once settled - again, could be mixing the names up, so hopefully someone can verify for me.
The answer is in his signature - Tanabe NF210 Springs. :grin2:
From the brief amount of time I've spent here Tanabe seems to be the springs you are looking for. Was actually just looking at a set myself. Tanabe USA Inc. - NF210 Normal Feeling Springs
Thank you! I missed that. Looks like those might be the ones. The local shop says they can get both but thinks I would be happier with the H&R ones. Says they make a better product. Toy4x says he loves his though. Any more input or side profile pics with either would help me. Thanks again guys
Update, doing the H&R springs with the 19x9.5 Axe CS lite wheels and Firestone Indy 500 245/40/19 Tires. Buying the car on sunday 5/28. Soul Red Touring with the premium touring package and rear spoiler
I'm probably going to go with H&R too, don't know which Shocks I want to put on, looking for most comfort, closes to stock ride as possible. I know lowered will always be more stiff, just want to get the most comfortable setup while being lowered on Springs.
No you'll love the stock Shocks, it's the most comfortable ride, it's just they aren't meant for lowering springs so your Shocks will go out alot faster depending on road conditions. I really want to know how the koni fsd feel, I've been searching through many posts and threads and can't find anyone on fsd besides @toy4x, I've asked him how his setup rides but no response. I'm probably going to go with H&R with either Koni yellows or Koni fsd, really want to know how the FSD are for our m6
Thanks for the reply in this ghost town, lol. I just did the paperwork on the car, 2017 Touring AT in soul red with the premium package and rear spoiler. Also got 4 years of maintenence thrown in for 26,900$ out the door. They have to order the spoiler and told them im not taking it unless thats on so ill pick it up this week. Got a down payment on the wheels and springs as well. Ive heard unless you go down 1.5" or more you shouldnt kill your shocks any faster but I guess ill find out.
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The fsd's are really nice and I enjoy them. But, they are only meant for 1" drop. If your going with H&R, go with yellows. Tanabe's can use the fsd due to only being a 1" drop.
I believe Donkey Grundle and Tushar More have the FSD/Tanabe combo as well. They swayed me into my decision. Donkey Grundle had cut his front Tanabe springs, so he didn't like the feel as much. When he raised the car back to stock, he loved them. Tushar More loves his as well.
If your going Tanabe, get the Fsd's. If your going lower(corksport, h&r, eibach) get the yellows. Yellows are valved better for the lower springs. Koni doesn't recommend the fsd's on anything more than a 1" drop.
Good call on the H&R. A higher quality product for certain. I have lowered many cars, and I stick with H&R or Eibach. Springs is what they do, not gimmicks. Contrary to logic, lowering with springs does not always make the ride stiffer. I lowered a Scion with Eibach and it rode much softer, as well as handled better! Japs do total quality...Germans do ride and handling.
Stock shocks are fine. Don't be foolish and waste money on something you don't need
Thanks for the replies, Good to know my stock shocks will work. Do you guys think I got a good deal on the car? Cant wait to get the rims and springs on her!!
With a subtle drop like this need a camber adjustment? Sorry to ask a stupid question. I've heard lowering can wear the inside of your tires out faster.
Everyone on Tanabe is still within spec. So, lowering on Tanabe doesn't require a Camber kit. I've been running mine for approx 20k miles and have very even wear. (I do rotations every oil change)
This thread has convinced me to go Tanabe for my lowering needs. 1" should be able to give me a satisfactory look while still being okay for the 35000 miles a year I drive.
Is the NF210 still the right style for 2017 Mazda 6? The site I'm about to order from says it will not fit my 2017, but will fit a 2014. It could very likely just be that the site isn't updated. Just wanted to check with you guys here first. Thanks!
I'm driving 40,000 /yr on mine. Still love the feel.
- Nf210 is still the correct spring.
- No need for cam bolts. You'll still be in spec. Just rotate your tires regularly. I'm closing in on 20,000 miles since being dropped and tires still look good. (39,xxx miles on stock tires, still not even 1 yr old yet!)
You guys reckon the Tannabes or H&R would be better for a car with stock sized tires on 19x8.5 +45? I am probably going to have to get spacers either way. One thing for me is that I have plans for audio (working on it in my log here on the forums), and no-doubt that will add some weight to the trunk. I'm trying to localize the weight directly under the rear wheels to reduce leveraging of said weight, but I imagine its going to be 60+ pounds all done. Will the Tannabes or H&R produce a better height and fit for me?
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