Description
Elevate your 2004-2013 Mazda3 aesthetics and performance with the CorkSport Lowering Springs. Your Mazda3 will benefit from enhanced turning responsiveness, sharper road feedback, a bolder look, and reduced understeer the springs provide. Although the lowering springs were initially designed for the Mazdaspeed3, the chassis remained consistent between the Speed3 and the Mazda3, which offers an OEM placement and installation of the springs. The difference between the two models was a slightly higher ride height for the Mazda3 due to its lighter weight difference.
The CorkSport Advantage
Performance Driven:
Enjoy increased performance with the CorkSport Mazda3 springs. With the lower center gravity, the Mazda 3 strikes a balance between ride quality and performance during spirited driving and corning.
We tested several different rate setups, specifically on the Mazdaspeed, settling on 3.5K front and 4.5K rear spring rates. However, the Mazda3 showed a slightly higher ride height but did not effect the overall experience of the car.
Stylish Ride Height:
The Mazda3 will benefit from a more aggressive look. Our development of the spring provided a drop for the Mazdaspeed of ~1.1” in the front and ~1.2” in the back, while the Mazda3 will sit a little higher due to the weight difference in vehicles. These values will vary slightly depending on the year, modifications, and what shock & strut setup you have.
Spring Rates & Testing:
The major change for the new and improved CorkSport springs is the spring rates. We tested a few different rate setups using natural frequency analysis before deciding on 3.5K front and 4.5K rear spring rates for the Mazdaspee3 but ride a little higher on the front for the Mazda3. This is due to the Mazda3 being lighter than the Mazdaspeed.
OEM Fitment:
The CorkSport Mazda3 Lowering Springs can be installed with OEM-like fitment without the need for any additional special parts. However, a slight modification to your bump stop will be required for the correct suspension travel, which is easy to do and is outlined in our step-by-step installation instructions.
Materials & Manufacturing:
The CorkSport Lowering Springs are constructed from high tensile strength spring steel for durability and dependable performance. Each spring is powder-coated to provide a stylish appearance and protection against corrosion. Additionally, the rear springs are equipped with spring silencers to reduce unwanted spring noise.
Additional Features
- Vehicle Fitment:Springs fit 2004-2013 Mazda 3. Ride height will be higher than a Mazdaspeed3 due to the difference in weight between a Speed 3 and Mazda 3.
- Designed & Developed in America: Designed in Vancouver Washington, in the Pacific Northwest.
- CorkSport Service & Support: Receive a 2-year warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support at(360) 260-2675.
- While not required, we recommend replacing older dampers with new OEM dampers or aftermarket upgraded dampers.
- Full range of camber adjustment may not be possible with all aftermarket camber plates.
- Springs were designed for the Mazdaspeed3. Fitment remains consistent between the Madzda3 and Speed3, while ride height is slightly higher on the Mazda3 due to the difference in weight .
- Photos display Mazdaspeed3 and may not reflect the exact ride height of the Mazda3.
How To Install 2004-13 Mazda 3 Lowering Springs
It will take you 3 hours to install the Mazda 3 drop springs with our step-by-step instructions.
3 Hour Install Time
3/5 Difficulty
2-Year Warranty
No CEL
New features
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