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Review on MaXpeedingrods Coilovers Spring Mazdaspeed3 2004 2013 by Nathan Akers

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Pretty good for the price

I bought these because I couldn't find any OEM quick change racks for my MS3. I installed them myself and immediately regretted my decision as the ride was incredibly stiff and springy. I saw this in many other reviews of this brand so I thought I made a mistake. A week later I took my car to a workshop that specialized in chassis. They quickly discovered that one of the shocks wasn't damping due to the way I had the coilovers installed. They also found that one of my end links was broken because the end link brace was installed upside down at the factory. Once adjusted, I really enjoy these coilovers. The ride is a bit stiffer than the stock but it doesn't get tiring and the car handles well. I would recommend that you have a professional install them if you are a beginner like me. I wonder how many others have written them off for incorrect installation. I've only had them a few weeks so can't comment on durability but they seem to be well built so I haven't had any issues.

Pros
  • Complete assemblies
Cons
  • Crumpled