Mx5 mk3 sport, should I lower?

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Thanks Nick. Is this the 30mm Eibach lowering? Apart from the aesthetics, does it make a huge difference to anything else?

TVM! :sunglasses:

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Hi Timmy, yes I have Eibach lowering springs. The result is a slight improvement in cornering, and far less roll. This, accompanied with 25mm spacers all around has made my 5 very compliant when chucking it down B roads. I have no intention to take it on track, so the improvement v cost made this an easy purchase. I considered MeisterR coilovers, but couldn’t justify the additional cost. I’m sure they’re a bigger improvement, but I have no regrets :wink:

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These are the springs I bought:
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs E10-55-010-05-22 for Mazda MX-5

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Nick,

Great, thanks so much, really appreciate your thoughts! :+1::sunglasses:

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Trust me, All in all you chose the right way to lower your car. 90% of those who buy Coilovers Hardly ever use their adjustments, and if you are not going on the track just using her as normal. It really comes down to just a better look ! And these MX5s look 100% nicer when lowered 30mm ands spaced 25mm They look like a different car, Those measurements are a tried and tested formula ! Carried out on hundreds of MX5s For that reason… So, enjoy. Best regards from Ray in Essex

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Another newbie question! What does “spaced 25mm” mean? :man_shrugging:

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Hub centric spacers attached to the hubs, wheels then attached to them.

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And what does that do or achieve? What’s the benefit?

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The “STANCE” Timmy, the STANCE, man :rofl:

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Ha ha ha ha… loved your analogy The “ STANCE MAN” ! The Stance … :joy:

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2.0 NC - Yes
WIM last year - Yes
30mm - Yes
Better looks - Yes
No bottoming - Yes
Better feel - Yes
I could have posted that :grinning:

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