New to Mazda !

viinnh · 15-05-2013, 09:32 AM

Hey guys been a Honda boy for a while, moved to Nissan then went back to Honda...

Now I'm a Mazda guy haha. Just picked a 2004 Model SP23 in white with factory option leather.

My plans for this:
-Lower the car (What's a good height to use lowered springs on stock shocks?)
-Front lip (What lips are out there, something simple and clean. Don't want no fibre glass ****)
-Some wheels (What wheel specs would sit flush with the guard when the cars lowered?)
-Taking off side mould (Would there be holes behind it, or is it just stuck on?)
-Intake (What is a good intake for these cars?)

If you guys could help me out with the above, would be much appreciate.

Thanks.

Oh and here's a photo of my last car before this !

SLY 323 · 15-05-2013, 11:29 AM

Welcome!!

Answer to your questions;
-Lower the car - I have super low king springs. Never got it as low as id like. With 20s the front was flush and rear was 1-2 inches away from flush tyre-to-gaurd. Coilovers will give you the best result.
-Front lip - Im unsure of the lips, seen a lot of people using wrx sti lips and they look great.
-Some wheels - I had 20 x 8.5 with a 35 offset and it sat reallllly good with a bit of camber
-Taking off side moulds - took mine off recently. Just stuck on nothing behind them. Looks great without them on.
-Intake - I think there are a few good ones out there. Never fitted one myself but google and eBay are your friends.

Other than that your plans are basic yet effective and i look forward to seeing your progress!

Noble323 · 15-05-2013, 11:37 AM

!! Welcome To AGT !!

Rupewrecht · 15-05-2013, 07:42 PM

Welcome to AGT

z100 · 15-05-2013, 08:01 PM

Welcome!

smurfy · 15-05-2013, 08:13 PM

your frans's friend!!!!

lukeyprotege · 15-05-2013, 08:57 PM

Welcome to agt man love your old car seen it on grade a

Hammo · 15-05-2013, 09:06 PM

welcome now you have an up grade haha

HAIGHIE · 15-05-2013, 10:06 PM

welcome to AGT mate, as stated above I've also seen your car on the Grade A group page,

good to see you seen the lightr and came to a mazda

for the intake "Injen" is probly your best CAI for these cars, fit really well and sound good as well,

as for lowering with stock shocks and struts 30mm would be really safe, 50mm would be ok but spring might become a little loose, or you could opt for a set of BC coilovers if your happy to spend a bit more coin and then you can pick and choose your own desired ride height and comfort level,

and as for wheels on a x8" wheels i'm about 98% sure a +30 would have you sitting pretty flush with the guards.

but again welcome to AGT

JDM323 · 16-05-2013, 05:34 AM

welcome

kusuma18 · 16-05-2013, 11:21 AM

I sold my Mazda to buy a Honda..

You sold your honda to buy a Mazda..

Hahahahha

smurfy · 16-05-2013, 11:29 AM

coulda done swapiessss ahaha

Ben · 16-05-2013, 09:19 PM

Would of saved time :P

Welcome

ben carney · 17-05-2013, 06:26 AM

Welcome mate!

When you go to sell the rims you have now, let me know

viinnh · 17-05-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SLY 323

Welcome!!

Answer to your questions;
-Lower the car - I have super low king springs. Never got it as low as id like. With 20s the front was flush and rear was 1-2 inches away from flush tyre-to-gaurd. Coilovers will give you the best result.
-Front lip - Im unsure of the lips, seen a lot of people using wrx sti lips and they look great.
-Some wheels - I had 20 x 8.5 with a 35 offset and it sat reallllly good with a bit of camber
-Taking off side moulds - took mine off recently. Just stuck on nothing behind them. Looks great without them on.
-Intake - I think there are a few good ones out there. Never fitted one myself but google and eBay are your friends.

Other than that your plans are basic yet effective and i look forward to seeing your progress!

Thanks for that info !! helped heaps.

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Originally Posted by Noble323

!! Welcome To AGT !!

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Welcome to AGT

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Originally Posted by z100

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by lukeyprotege

Welcome to agt man love your old car seen it on grade a

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Originally Posted by Hammo

welcome now you have an up grade haha

Haha thanks guys

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Originally Posted by smurfy

your frans's friend!!!!

yeah i am !!

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Originally Posted by HAIGHIE

welcome to AGT mate, as stated above I've also seen your car on the Grade A group page,

good to see you seen the lightr and came to a mazda

for the intake "Injen" is probly your best CAI for these cars, fit really well and sound good as well,

as for lowering with stock shocks and struts 30mm would be really safe, 50mm would be ok but spring might become a little loose, or you could opt for a set of BC coilovers if your happy to spend a bit more coin and then you can pick and choose your own desired ride height and comfort level,

and as for wheels on a x8" wheels i'm about 98% sure a +30 would have you sitting pretty flush with the guards.

but again welcome to AGT

Ahh thanks, I really want to run 9" on the rear with some high offset. i hope it could clear suspension parts :S

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Originally Posted by kusuma18

I sold my Mazda to buy a Honda..

You sold your honda to buy a Mazda..

Hahahahha

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Originally Posted by smurfy

coulda done swapiessss ahaha

Haha broooo, SP23DW

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Originally Posted by Ben

Would of saved time :P

Welcome

Haha rather sp23 then sp20

Thanks

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Originally Posted by ben carney

Welcome mate!

When you go to sell the rims you have now, let me know

Thanks haha,

What's so good about these rims , and how much is it worth with tyres ?

Got near new Kumho Ku31 and Brand new ovation vi-388 215/45/17

ben carney · 17-05-2013, 05:01 PM

Nothing's good about them, I personally just like them. Trying to keep it all grandma haha.
No idea really, a set went a while ago for 150 no tyres

viinnh · 18-05-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ben carney

Nothing's good about them, I personally just like them. Trying to keep it all grandma haha.
No idea really, a set went a while ago for 150 no tyres

haha nah might as well keep it

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cronu...els/1019806164

Here. 120 ONO on gumtree from someone

ben carney · 18-05-2013, 05:38 PM

no worrries man, well if you want to, im looking lol.
yeah they sold early..

familiagtx · 19-05-2013, 09:23 AM

Welcome

viinnh · 21-05-2013, 07:58 PM

found out my rears had pedders shocks so i got 2.5" drop the front shocks are still stock but its on 2.75" drop lol. For aftermarket front shocks , are there any camber tops ?

also removed the side strip and sp23 to make it look cleaner

and then replaced the long as **** antenna with this short one.

15-05-2013, 09:32 AM	#1
viinnh Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: b Car: e Posts: 6	New to Mazda ! Hey guys been a Honda boy for a while, moved to Nissan then went back to Honda... Now I'm a Mazda guy haha. Just picked a 2004 Model SP23 in white with factory option leather. My plans for this: -Lower the car (What's a good height to use lowered springs on stock shocks?) -Front lip (What lips are out there, something simple and clean. Don't want no fibre glass ****) -Some wheels (What wheel specs would sit flush with the guard when the cars lowered?) -Taking off side mould (Would there be holes behind it, or is it just stuck on?) -Intake (What is a good intake for these cars?) If you guys could help me out with the above, would be much appreciate. Thanks. Oh and here's a photo of my last car before this !

15-05-2013, 11:29 AM	#2
SLY 323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wollongong Car: 95' Mazda BA 323 Posts: 747	Welcome!! Answer to your questions; -Lower the car - I have super low king springs. Never got it as low as id like. With 20s the front was flush and rear was 1-2 inches away from flush tyre-to-gaurd. Coilovers will give you the best result. -Front lip - Im unsure of the lips, seen a lot of people using wrx sti lips and they look great. -Some wheels - I had 20 x 8.5 with a 35 offset and it sat reallllly good with a bit of camber -Taking off side moulds - took mine off recently. Just stuck on nothing behind them. Looks great without them on. -Intake - I think there are a few good ones out there. Never fitted one myself but google and eBay are your friends. Other than that your plans are basic yet effective and i look forward to seeing your progress! __________________ Too many Mazdas. ♡

15-05-2013, 07:42 PM	#4
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HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	welcome to AGT mate, as stated above I've also seen your car on the Grade A group page, good to see you seen the lightr and came to a mazda for the intake "Injen" is probly your best CAI for these cars, fit really well and sound good as well, as for lowering with stock shocks and struts 30mm would be really safe, 50mm would be ok but spring might become a little loose, or you could opt for a set of BC coilovers if your happy to spend a bit more coin and then you can pick and choose your own desired ride height and comfort level, and as for wheels on a x8" wheels i'm about 98% sure a +30 would have you sitting pretty flush with the guards. but again welcome to AGT __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

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16-05-2013, 11:21 AM	#11
kusuma18 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Car: SP20 Posts: 26	I sold my Mazda to buy a Honda.. You sold your honda to buy a Mazda.. Hahahahha

16-05-2013, 11:29 AM	#12
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	coulda done swapiessss ahaha __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

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Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Would of saved time :P Welcome

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ben carney Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: shellharbour Car: 02, bj2 j48 Posts: 520	Nothing's good about them, I personally just like them. Trying to keep it all grandma haha. No idea really, a set went a while ago for 150 no tyres __________________

18-05-2013, 05:38 PM	#18
ben carney Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: shellharbour Car: 02, bj2 j48 Posts: 520	no worrries man, well if you want to, im looking lol. yeah they sold early.. __________________

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21-05-2013, 07:58 PM	#20
viinnh Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: b Car: e Posts: 6	found out my rears had pedders shocks so i got 2.5" drop the front shocks are still stock but its on 2.75" drop lol. For aftermarket front shocks , are there any camber tops ? also removed the side strip and sp23 to make it look cleaner and then replaced the long as **** antenna with this short one.