Flyin Miatas new coilovers...
02-22-2008, 05:35 PM
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Flyin Miatas new coilovers...
http://flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept...umber=13-16200
Looks promising, and good competition for 949's Monoflex and the new Ohlins suspension.
offered with a standard 450/300 spring rate but it sounds like these shocks can handle a lot more!
may have to start saving
Looks promising, and good competition for 949's Monoflex and the new Ohlins suspension.
offered with a standard 450/300 spring rate but it sounds like these shocks can handle a lot more!
may have to start saving
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02-22-2008, 05:47 PM
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monoflex are 1700, ohlins are pretty much 2k as well.
i dont see the problem, aside from not liking FM so much...
unless of course, when the full details are released, they dont offer up the same features and advantages as the other setups...
i dont see the problem, aside from not liking FM so much...
unless of course, when the full details are released, they dont offer up the same features and advantages as the other setups...
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02-22-2008, 06:22 PM
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That sounds like it. My JICs have only a few inches of droop. My full droop wheel gap with JICs in the air is smaller than my stock ride height wheel gap on the ground. I'll have to keep this in mind when the time comes to replace mine.
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02-22-2008, 06:31 PM
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Interesting, if they are anywhere near as good as promised that's a fair price, and I'd strongly concider picking up a set. Especially with the high banking and, sharp rough transitions my local track has in 4 spots, I've lifted inside tires on stock suspension and old compound azenis before.
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02-22-2008, 09:31 PM
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I'd bet the AFCOs are an honest 2k without too ridiculous of a markup. They're custom valved racing shocks. For a full miata compatible solution, that's pretty good.
Especially when you consider they were probably designed with lengths that are ideal for a miata. Not like the TEIN which are too short and not optimal in my opinion. I read his blog on how the lengths were tuned. It's interesting.
Honestly, if they are what they claim to be, I might consider trading in my FLEX / EFDC on these. I love the idea of using the full amount of travel. And aluminum shock bodies. Reminiscent of my previous Advance Designs but with a real company behind them. The A-Ds also had length issues. at 12.5" you were virtually on the bumps.
Anyway, shock sex.
Especially when you consider they were probably designed with lengths that are ideal for a miata. Not like the TEIN which are too short and not optimal in my opinion. I read his blog on how the lengths were tuned. It's interesting.
Honestly, if they are what they claim to be, I might consider trading in my FLEX / EFDC on these. I love the idea of using the full amount of travel. And aluminum shock bodies. Reminiscent of my previous Advance Designs but with a real company behind them. The A-Ds also had length issues. at 12.5" you were virtually on the bumps.
Anyway, shock sex.
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02-22-2008, 11:10 PM
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I'd bet the AFCOs are an honest 2k without too ridiculous of a markup. They're custom valved racing shocks. For a full miata compatible solution, that's pretty good.
Especially when you consider they were probably designed with lengths that are ideal for a miata. Not like the TEIN which are too short and not optimal in my opinion. I read his blog on how the lengths were tuned. It's interesting.
Honestly, if they are what they claim to be, I might consider trading in my FLEX / EFDC on these. I love the idea of using the full amount of travel. And aluminum shock bodies. Reminiscent of my previous Advance Designs but with a real company behind them. The A-Ds also had length issues. at 12.5" you were virtually on the bumps.
Anyway, shock sex.
Especially when you consider they were probably designed with lengths that are ideal for a miata. Not like the TEIN which are too short and not optimal in my opinion. I read his blog on how the lengths were tuned. It's interesting.
Honestly, if they are what they claim to be, I might consider trading in my FLEX / EFDC on these. I love the idea of using the full amount of travel. And aluminum shock bodies. Reminiscent of my previous Advance Designs but with a real company behind them. The A-Ds also had length issues. at 12.5" you were virtually on the bumps.
Anyway, shock sex.
exactly. being able to utilize all of the available shock travel is something im definitely interested in. im looking to change out my setup pretty soon so this looks like a great option...
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02-23-2008, 04:46 PM
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AD don't have length issues if you were using them with what they were designed for - the FM top hats. They were designed for max droop, and at full compression the tires would hit the wheel wells sooner than these go out of travel ...
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02-23-2008, 07:37 PM
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Anyway, I used them with the NB top mounts which was almost a huge failure. Ground Control/FM sent me the shocks with 6" front springs. I guess as a joke. Because with the perch at the top and the NB mounts, the car was tucking about an inch and a half of tire up front. ******* awesome.
Anyway the shocks behaved well but I decided to try the flex. I think I prefer the ride of the AD monotubes in general though. Hate the company behind them though (GC).
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