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chuyler1 · 05-25-2007, 06:14 PM

Getting the 18x8 D2s on was a chore. I had to grind down the calipers in the front, taking off about 1/4" of material from the outer edge. Installing the Megans took longer than expected. Getting the spring compressors on and off of the front springs was painfull, especially since we didn't have an impact wrench to quickly tighten the compressors. There was major rubbing in the back. I have removed the wheels 3 times so far to roll the fenders. I think I've got it set now. The Megans, as previously discussed, don't do well under load in the rear. They tuck with a full tank and someone in the back. For $100 what can you expect though? I'll prolly upgrade to RPMs or coilovers when I have more funds. As far as ride quality goes, it basically feels like stock unless you run out of suspension travel. That has only happened once and I used to run out with the stock suspension to...its a dip in the road I usually try to avoid but I had to give it a shot once to test the rubbing.

Anyway, if there are other questions feel free to ask...otherwise here are some photos...

bluelion · 05-25-2007, 06:20 PM

i give it two

Mazda6sMtx · 05-25-2007, 06:35 PM

You had to shave down the front calipers, do you have any pics of what you had to shave off.

dj petey · 05-25-2007, 07:57 PM

damn, the dreaded caliper clearance issue. why didn't you use a spacer?

chuyler1 · 05-25-2007, 10:04 PM

A spacer wouldn't have helped any, these wheels just weren't designed for large calipers. It was about as bad as trying to put a 16" wheel on, but only for the first 2". This photo should clear up what I did...

Me doing the dirty work. B and his wife Jess from NEPOC looking on.

duckie76 · 05-26-2007, 12:04 AM

wow, coming from another velocity mica owner, that looks badass!!! I love the wheels and the drop looks great. I just wish it didn't require so much modding or I would go a similar route. Keep up the good work.

anotherM6 · 05-26-2007, 12:27 AM

ROTAS FTW!! drop and rims look great

Mikeluvs8 · 05-28-2007, 08:55 PM

looks good man!!!

JDM6 · 05-30-2007, 12:48 AM

Thats Hot!! Looks hella mean.

FATBOY · 05-30-2007, 02:40 AM

I too must give you a x2

05-25-2007, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuyler1 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 467 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Getting the 18x8 D2s on was a chore. I had to grind down the calipers in the front, taking off about 1/4" of material from the outer edge. Installing the Megans took longer than expected. Getting the spring compressors on and off of the front springs was painfull, especially since we didn't have an impact wrench to quickly tighten the compressors. There was major rubbing in the back. I have removed the wheels 3 times so far to roll the fenders. I think I've got it set now. The Megans, as previously discussed, don't do well under load in the rear. They tuck with a full tank and someone in the back. For $100 what can you expect though? I'll prolly upgrade to RPMs or coilovers when I have more funds. As far as ride quality goes, it basically feels like stock unless you run out of suspension travel. That has only happened once and I used to run out with the stock suspension to...its a dip in the road I usually try to avoid but I had to give it a shot once to test the rubbing. Anyway, if there are other questions feel free to ask...otherwise here are some photos... __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 / 2003 Protege5

05-25-2007, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mazda6sMtx Regional Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vaughan, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	You had to shave down the front calipers, do you have any pics of what you had to shave off. __________________ CANADA / TORONTO MAZDA6CLUB MODERATOR Current Dyno - 205whp, 180wtq

05-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
dj petey Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 714 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	damn, the dreaded caliper clearance issue. why didn't you use a spacer? __________________ 06 Liquid Platinum MAZDASPEED6 Engine: Custom AEM SRI, HKS SSQ BOV, SU motor mount, CPE StandBack, 3” DP back SS exhaust, Susp: Megan Racing springs, SPC adjustable ball joints, 24mm Whiteline Adjustable rear ASB, Wheels: 19” Rays G-Games Wolf-77 2-pc rims, 235/35/ZR19 Kumho SPT, Exterior: VG Sharkfin antenna, Fusion rear bumper, Electronics: Jl audio 250/1 powered, factory sub w/ 1.5 Farad cap, Audiolink usb mp3 player, Beltronics Vector FX-1 Vector FX-1 #'s b4 standback ET: 13.2s, Trap: 105.8mph, 60ft: 1.88s, 0-60: 4.9s, lateral G's: 0.94, braking G's: 0.97

05-25-2007, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
chuyler1 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 467 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	A spacer wouldn't have helped any, these wheels just weren't designed for large calipers. It was about as bad as trying to put a 16" wheel on, but only for the first 2". This photo should clear up what I did... Me doing the dirty work. B and his wife Jess from NEPOC looking on. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 / 2003 Protege5

05-26-2007, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
duckie76 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mil-town Posts: 841 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	wow, coming from another velocity mica owner, that looks badass!!! I love the wheels and the drop looks great. I just wish it didn't require so much modding or I would go a similar route. Keep up the good work. __________________ 06 mazdaspeed6 sport , build # 2126. Sharkfin. Forge BPV. RX8 Rims wrapped in 225/45's. Dashhawk

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05-25-2007, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
bluelion Rally Racer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i give it two

05-26-2007, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
anotherM6 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: san jose, california Posts: 949 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	ROTAS FTW!! drop and rims look great __________________ 2003 steel grey mazda6s mtx appearance package GARAGE

05-28-2007, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mikeluvs8 Drivers License Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	looks good man!!! __________________ 2005 MAZDA RX8 2003 MAZDA 6

05-30-2007, 12:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
JDM6 Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 381 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats Hot!! Looks hella mean. __________________ <span style="color:#2F4F4F"><span style="font-family:Impact">Mazda6s 2003</span></span> Injen CAI w/CP-E MAF \| Grill & eyelids \| Anzo clearsidemarkers \| window visor \| Metra kit w/Pioneer DEH-P7700MP \| 18"RX-8 rims wrapped w/Dunlop SP Sport Signature l Magnaflows \| R1 Concept slotted/cross-drilled rotors \| Pulstar \| Mazdaspeed \| Cordova's Optimized TB \| 35% tint \| Coming soon: Tein-H springs, Koni Yellow shocks....

05-30-2007, 02:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
FATBOY Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sac Town California Posts: 846 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I too must give you a x2 __________________ PORK IS NOT A VERB.