HOW TO Install MazdaSpeed 3 Coilovers (Step By Step Tutorial)

Need Help? This is a step by step tutorial on how to install coilovers in your 2004-2013 MazdaSpeed 3 or Mazda 3. This is a complete guide on how to install coilovers in your MazdaSpeed 3. If you get stuck a some point or need advice, you can follow a long this step by step tutorial for coilover install on your MazdaSpeed 3 or Mazda 3. This is my personal preference on how to install coilovers as I have followed this way for many years.
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[@Lucas_Broyles]

I’m just glad someone is still uploading mazdaspeed content. I love my gen2 man. Super underrated

[@ColtonRichter]

Here to make a library of content 🫶🏻

[@zachsilby4569]

Heya man, I've found your channel after being forced to take an extended break from work due to some mental issues I have. To spare myself from extra depression, I have re-ignited my hobby as a car guy, and searched youtube for people modding early gen Mazda 3s, since I have the hatchback gen 1 with the 2.3, been really enjoying your videos, the past couple days. I just replaced my rear shocks, my starter, and battery terminals the last two days, and it feels oddly good to have that kind of experience

[@ColtonRichter]

I'm happy my video are able to help you re-ignite your passion, have fun 🫶🏻

[@TheLazyGamerAU]

Following this to install coils in my BK3, keep up the good work man

[@ColtonRichter]

Good luck and take your time!

[@Bubblegun89]

That pry bar spreading method works FR!!!!! This is pretty much the same the mz3

[@ColtonRichter]

ALWAYS 💪

[@ericayotte1798]

Your videos make so much sense its silly. Confidence boost ×1000 bud! Thanks for what you do

[@ColtonRichter]

Cheers!

[@FlipBoji]

a regular comment for engagement and because I love these videos. The coilovers look good! Now lets see the wheels installed

[@ColtonRichter]

Bless! I know this video will be great to look back on for guidance 💪🏻

[@timkudryavtsev4133]

great video man! Well done. Loved it.

[@ColtonRichter]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@jerrygobbee6803]

Great content again.
Great job Colton😢

[@ColtonRichter]

Thanks Jerry ✌🏻

[@ultraspeedy4911]

I really wanna install springs and a sway bar on my 2nd gen sedan and generally just be able to work on it myself, but I have literally zero tools. Is there a list of essential tools and stuff you can think of if I wanna start turning a wrench on my car?

[@ColtonRichter]

I think a screwdriver set, ratchet set with imperial sockets, a breaker bar of some sort. I did years of work without power tools!

[@its_astn]

How do you adjust the dampening in the rear without taking the shocks off?

[@ColtonRichter]

You go through the trunk, behind the interior panels. You normally can't adjust them without extensions, which BC sells

[@rammfire7385]

if one were to idk... want to completely slam the rear.... do u think removing the perch and going spring to knuckle is a good idea?

[@ColtonRichter]

No because usually the springs are slimmer and won't have a good seat on the control arm like the OEM springs

[@jaymiie]

Is torquing them to spec necessary? I have all the tools I need except a torque wrench and also where do you jack up the car from the front?

[@ColtonRichter]

You do what you want but for peace of mind I always make sure those bolts are tight as recommended

[@UnknownLegend790]

Hey, I just bought the same BC Racing coilovers and am going to install them this spring! Would you recommend adjusting the fronts at all or install the way they come out of the box? I did not purchase the extreme low versions and am wondering if i should just fire away and install or if adjusting will be needed right away? Thanks

[@ColtonRichter]

I recommend installing everything the way they come out of the box, then adjusting from there. There's no way to tell what height they'll be at until they're on the car!

[@joelchapple1]

First comment 🎉
I can't justify lowering my car when I have to already drive onto 2×4's so I can fit the jack under the car just to raise the front end properly.
P.s your underneath is hella rusty lol
P.p.s cool video

[@ultraspeedy4911]

Every old mazda3’s underside is rusty dawg

[@ColtonRichter]

Bro my underneath is clean clean, it's just old parts 😂
Sounds like a jack issue mate

[@joelchapple1]

@ultraspeedy4911 Mines not rusty and I winter the bazeejus out of it. Sounds like a gen 1 speed 6 problem

[@Kebabman5233]

What was the dimensions of the longer bolt for the rear shocks?

[@ColtonRichter]

Unfortunately I'm not sure, but I would highly recommend going to Mazda directly to buy them.

[@reamped_8013]

hey i am looking to get the same climate control knobs you have but i cant find them, where did you get them? (i am talking about your black gen1)

[@ColtonRichter]

eBay

[@ambiguouswebmail]

It looks like the front struts had a camber adjustment on that top plate. What did you set this to and what happens if you need to make adjustments on this top plate for camber?

[@ColtonRichter]

I leave it at 0 adjustment until I fit a set of aftermarket wheels on. From there, I would adjust it on how much you need or little depending on the size of wheels you get.