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racekid · 02-24-2009, 01:20 PM

Ive had the car on the track and i noticed the suspension is really very loose on hard cornering. See pictures.
Anyone have suggestions for the easiest / cheapest way to modify the suspension and improve its cornering ability?
Ideally, im looking for a solution which i can then remove and restore the car to stock in a few years because its a lease and i dont think it would be a good idea to return it wiht a modified suspension hehe[attachment=41121:20081026...YEL_2751.GIF]

6er · 02-24-2009, 03:12 PM

new to the car world I guess?

FYI, this is the interior section, this post belongs in exterior, at least, more correct would be tech/performance section....I'm sure a mod will move this soon enough....

As for your question, just wait for some new anti-sway bars. they aren't very hard to install and will correct a good deal of the body roll. Our car's are still too new, it'll take more time, especially with the current economy. before there is much available

BeNNee · 08-22-2009, 08:42 AM

If the car is a lease i would not do anything to it because u will have to turn it back to stock and have to pay to have it done. It will not be worth the hassle or money to do anything to the car. Unless money is not an option you can get lowering springs, and thats about all that i know they make for the car.. Other than that you can get K & N air filter, oil filter...

Kubetsu · 08-22-2009, 09:10 AM

Ya, I guess ben is right. You could always buy springs shocks and sway bars, but your car year is so new, you'll pay an arm and a leg for it to have it installed or removed.

Why lease a car for track?

Ach3r0n · 08-22-2009, 11:48 AM

QUOTE (BeNNee @ Aug 22 2009, 05:42 AM)

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If the car is a lease i would not do anything to it because u will have to turn it back to stock and have to pay to have it done. It will not be worth the hassle or money to do anything to the car. Unless money is not an option you can get lowering springs, and thats about all that i know they make for the car.. Other than that you can get K & N air filter, oil filter...[/b]

How are those springs in terms of bottoming out, etc? I was considering the Eibach 5550.140 for my 6i which would lower the car to around 3.8". That makes me a tad nervous for all the city driving I do.

Kubetsu · 08-22-2009, 11:58 AM

I have Megans on mine. Dropped me 2 in... living in Colorado where there's mountains and lots of pot holes. The only problems I've had are when pulling up into my driveway or when a parking spot has those concret blocks infront of it. I always need to be careful.

c-man · 08-22-2009, 01:34 PM

^^^^ you have megans on your 2009 mazda 6?????

Kubetsu · 08-22-2009, 03:55 PM

QUOTE (c-man @ Aug 22 2009, 11:34 AM)

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^^^^ you have megans on your 2009 mazda 6?????

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Opps, no I don't. Let me clarify... I have the 04 Mazda 6, my wife has the 09. I have mine dropped with megans and everything seems well. Sooo... I believe if I drop my wifes also, she'll be alright. (that's why i was on this post) ^^ Hell, I wish 09's could have megans out... they're cheap!

atang · 08-22-2009, 04:04 PM

QUOTE (BeNNee @ Aug 22 2009, 04:42 AM)

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If the car is a lease i would not do anything to it because u will have to turn it back to stock and have to pay to have it done. It will not be worth the hassle or money to do anything to the car. Unless money is not an option you can get lowering springs, and thats about all that i know they make for the car.. Other than that you can get K & N air filter, oil filter...[/b]

Hey bennee. how much did you get your car lowered by? and do you have a few more pics of it? esp with the spoiler. Thans

sinning · 08-24-2009, 11:01 AM

QUOTE (Ach3r0n @ Aug 22 2009, 08:48 AM)

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How are those springs in terms of bottoming out, etc? I was considering the Eibach 5550.140 for my 6i which would lower the car to around 3.8". That makes me a tad nervous for all the city driving I do.[/b]

Thats too too low.... those are civic levels i personaly wouldnt drop it that low... those are the eibach sportline right?

02-24-2009, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
6er Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	new to the car world I guess? FYI, this is the interior section, this post belongs in exterior, at least, more correct would be tech/performance section....I'm sure a mod will move this soon enough.... As for your question, just wait for some new anti-sway bars. they aren't very hard to install and will correct a good deal of the body roll. Our car's are still too new, it'll take more time, especially with the current economy. before there is much available __________________ The Xbox 360, however, has set out to put all previous console gremlins to shame. Among the many 360s in IGN offices and homes the failure rate has been staggering and the replacement process long and aggravating. - IGN, April 28, 2006 2009 Mazda 6s Touring - Onyx 2009 Toyota Corolla S - Classic Silver Metallic (Wife's Car)

08-22-2009, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
BeNNee Learners License Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If the car is a lease i would not do anything to it because u will have to turn it back to stock and have to pay to have it done. It will not be worth the hassle or money to do anything to the car. Unless money is not an option you can get lowering springs, and thats about all that i know they make for the car.. Other than that you can get K & N air filter, oil filter... __________________ HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS!! Installed: Eibach Lowering Springs (Part# 5551.002) K&N Air Filter (Part# 33-2395) K&N Oil Filter (Part# HP-2009) Oil: Royal Purple Wheels: KYOWA Racing (KR228 HyperBlack) Stock Tires Auterra DashDyno SPD (Ordered and waiting for it to get to me)

08-22-2009, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kubetsu Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya, I guess ben is right. You could always buy springs shocks and sway bars, but your car year is so new, you'll pay an arm and a leg for it to have it installed or removed. Why lease a car for track? __________________ FOR SALE: OEM K&N Air Filter for Mazda 6S 04 (I'm sure it fits other models) Brand New: $30 PM me for details. Colorado Springs, Co - 2004 Mazda 6S 3.0L

08-22-2009, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kubetsu Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have Megans on mine. Dropped me 2 in... living in Colorado where there's mountains and lots of pot holes. The only problems I've had are when pulling up into my driveway or when a parking spot has those concret blocks infront of it. I always need to be careful. __________________ FOR SALE: OEM K&N Air Filter for Mazda 6S 04 (I'm sure it fits other models) Brand New: $30 PM me for details. Colorado Springs, Co - 2004 Mazda 6S 3.0L

08-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
c-man Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^^ you have megans on your 2009 mazda 6????? __________________ Chuck's 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT - Eaton Supercharger and bolt-ons and 2009 Mazda 6 GT - Auto EXE springs, Rotora BBK, tinted windows, cf engine cover

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