Here they are for an NB.
http://racelandus.com/p-67-coilover-...a-mx-5-nb.aspx
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Here they are for an NB.
http://racelandus.com/p-67-coilover-...a-mx-5-nb.aspx
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wow. i'll definitely be considering those. thanks for the link!
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
also look into rokkor
same company as raceland just slightly stiffer and slightly less expensive iirc
yeah i found a link to those after some quick searching.
not too many good reviews of either though.
i might try and find some factory bilstien take offs and throw those on with some springs.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
the only beef I have seen with them is that they are not good for slamming a miata. lots of people who bought expensive coilovers trash them. Grassroots motorsports actually got them on a shock dyno and had good things to say about them. plus, with the warranty they come with, it is a win win.Originally Posted by ava_Z32
You can drive my car if you want and decide how you like them if it's not raining Sunday.
Those Racelands are only $320? Jeeze... Do they even have adjustable bound/rebound, or just height adjustment?
Save you money, Konis are on sale now.
None of those cheapass coilovers have adjustable dampening. Get some Koni shocks and GC spings/collars. Don't be an uber cheapass either.
02' Miata
well the thing is i can't slam it. not around athens and especially not with the speed bumps in my neighborhood.
so Konis and GCs? i'm guessing you guys all are referring to ground control?
doppleganger, i was hoping you'd chime in at some point. you probably don't remember me but i met you at one of the alpharetta meets at the barnes and noble. i had a white z32.
the main thing is, i want to beef up my suspension without going too low. i literally have about an inch and a half of clearance on the speed bumps in my 'hood. that's as much as i can drop.
also i'm on a budget. i don't mind saving but i need to be realistic.
so, still Konis and GCs?
sunday's that mx5atlanta thing isn t it? idk if i'm gonna be able to make it. palmetto is like 2 hours from me and i've gotta work later that day.
thanks thoughi appreciate the offer
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
Koni and ground controls, and some bronze 15x8 6ULs with some sticky 205/50s and you'd be set for when you wanna turbo it and beef up the brakes down the road.
good god. after a quick search i'm seeing gc springs for 399 and koni sports for about 600 for all four corners.
ouch. i know suspension is not cheap but damn that one hurt.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
I see the Konis, for ~500, and the GC for ~350.
where are you seein this?
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
Look for a slightly used set, or buy eBay coilovers, use the sleeves, buy GC springs (springs are much less minus the sleeve) and buy the Konis new or slightly used.
not a bad idea. guess i'll start saving.
sorry i'm a complete suspension newb. really appreciating the help.
so, would i be able to, for the time being put these GS's: http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/20-1068.html
on my stock shocks, until i can get the Koni's?
Last edited by ava_Z32; 03-26-2011 at 04:54 PM.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
Yes, but expect to blow the stock shocks with a quickness as they hate any chanve in static ride height. Keep an eyes on places like soloatlanta, roadraceautox, sccaforums, and miata.net for used shocks/springs. There are good deals to be had.
I scrape on shit all the time, not really all that bad, but I'm not trying to look good/be cool/be slammed either.
02' Miata
yeah i'm on a lot of forums so i'll definitely be keeping a look out for some shocks/springs on there.
are tokico blues worth a damn?
also, i have seen some 10ae bilstein take offs. would those be worth investing in?
and yea i just don't wanna damage anything and i'd really rather not have a chewed up front end from dragging it across speed bumps daily.
i mean if i scrape i scrape but mainly i just want something that performs well. i'm not looking to be slammed or hellaflush or any of that fad shit. yes, i'd like to look aesthetically pleasing, but it's not my main concern. and i'm not gonna sacrifice performance for looks. form<function
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
Skip on the blues.
Honestly, I'd grab a set of Illuminas(run these on my daily and they have been more than I could ever ask for out of a set of shocks, still going strong after ~3 years) or Koni Sports, and just go with a set of Racing Beat springs.
The bilsteins could be nice but they lack adjustment and are all probably worn out in some shape or form.
I've used Illuminas on a non Miata before and liked them, I had AGXs and Tein springs on my Miata, I actually liked the AGXs but HATED the Teins. I'd also pass on the Blues.
I haven't read everything, are you set on a coilover sleeve or would you be interested in a good spring? A good shock/spring combo with a few other suspension bits can provide a very nice handling Miata. You just won't have ride height adjustability but...
yeah i figured if i got the bilsteins i'd have them rebuilt. i'll look into the illumina's.
i'm not dead set on a coilover sleeve but i'd much prefer it. i'd feel a lot better have the adjustability, but if i can come up with a good shock/spring combo that is just too good to pass up, i might jump on it. i mean i can always get some relatively good shocks and some springs and then go with adjustable sleeves later on.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
that thing is super clean
WTB 16x7 Polished Slips
ok guys i'm being needy again. i figure i'll just post questions in this thread rather than clutter up the forums with new threads.
hopefully going to be ordering some new wheels come friday if funds allow.
now i've been doing a lot of research and i think i've gotten an understanding of how offset works, but i honestly don't really know how much is needed for my miata specifically.
i'm gonna be going from the 14" stockers to some 15x7s.
my end goal is to have ABOUT a 2 inch drop and run 205/50's or 45's. i'd like the wheels to sit as flush as i can get them.
i am NOT going for a slammed or hellaflush look. just want it to fit nicely. as far as i can tell, i'm gonna need a bit of positive offset. could anyone provide some insight, as to how much and maybe thoughts on tire size? thanks.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
DAMN!
Dude. Go buy those. Even if the konis are shot that is a good deal. They're cheap to rebuild.
Welp. There ya go.
02' Miata
if he's still got em friday i'll take em
gonna message him now.
how much and where can i have them rebuilt? i figure if i get 'em i might as well rebuild them before i put em on. although they sound pretty new.
Last edited by ava_Z32; 03-29-2011 at 11:37 PM.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
http://www.propartsusa.com/bb-i-15.html
thanks man
i think i'm just gonna hold off though.
i'm probably gonna end up getting a set of the Megan EZ streets. i really would feel better having adjustability so i can get the ride height just where i need it.
:dawns flamesuit:
Last edited by ava_Z32; 03-30-2011 at 12:11 AM.
'99 NB - Bolt on's and stuff.
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