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sup gurl 01-14-2008 07:42 PM

Coilovers with the lowest drop?
 
My guess is GC/Koni Yellows?

Brand/Model/Drop/Price/Pictures would be awesome.

Thanks guys. :bigtu:

hernameisstella 01-14-2008 07:46 PM

I bought Eibach coilovers and dropped the height 3.5 inches

Tires were tucked! Looked like a gocart with fenders!

paul 01-14-2008 07:46 PM

go check eBay or clubricer

Braineack 01-14-2008 07:48 PM

I wouldn't slam a miata without something like Olins or something that dramatically increase the suspension travel. otherwise riding on the bumpstops = installing rubar for shocks.

sup gurl 01-14-2008 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by paul (Post 199018)
clubricer

I stay away from there and M.net

:inout:

sup gurl 01-14-2008 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by hernameisstella (Post 199017)
I bought Eibach coilovers and dropped the height 3.5 inches

Tires were tucked! Looked like a gocart with fenders!

Eibach coilovers = Ground Controls, correct?

paul 01-14-2008 08:01 PM

ground control coilovers use eibach race springs

y8s 01-14-2008 08:03 PM

you'll bottom out koni yellows if you slam the car. try the flex.

cjernigan 01-14-2008 09:23 PM

Don't stance let you get real low as well?

Braineack 01-14-2008 09:44 PM


Originally Posted by cjernigan (Post 199069)
Don't stance let you get real low as well?


http://www.stance-usa.com/plus/miata.jpg

yep, with increased travel due to the mount design....

cjernigan 01-14-2008 09:47 PM

Thought that was why all the driftnz creationz guyz liked them.
Grab ur touq eh.

sup gurl 01-14-2008 09:49 PM

Yes, but I think they are $1,400 :(

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e2...G_0368copy.jpg

idriveamiata 01-14-2008 09:49 PM

yea, the stance,d2,ksports will get you inexpensive shock body type lowering. Tein Flex's and Ohlins will cost more but you get more R&D and Quality Control. It's all about application, $$ and expectations.

cjernigan 01-14-2008 09:50 PM

If it didn't have the stickers that car would be pür sax.

idriveamiata 01-14-2008 09:51 PM


Originally Posted by sup gurl (Post 199081)
Yes, but I think they are $1,400 :(

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e2...G_0368copy.jpg

I'm guessing that's not his daily driver.

Dhaark 01-14-2008 10:31 PM

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I think it is his DD... RusMan might know or just ask Rob.

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mazda/nissan 01-14-2008 10:39 PM

looks nice but needs less camber, and yes i am in no way contributing to this thread because i know nothing of suspension, but if you go too low won't you also be looking for different lower control arms?

90turboMX5 01-14-2008 10:53 PM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 199027)
you'll bottom out koni yellows if you slam the car. try the flex.

Well I dont think my car is slamed but the ride heights are 11.5" in the front and 12" in the back (measuring from the center of the wheels to the fenders).
I have konis with GC coilovers (6" long in the front and 7" in the back). If you dont plan on going too low I'll suggest to get the 7" long ones, 8" wont lower your car much even with the perches all the way in the bottom.
You can use the Mazdaspeed shock mounts for an additional ~3/4" travel.
MY CAR NEVER BOTTOMS OUT

RusMan 01-14-2008 11:04 PM

Rob doesn't daily his car anymore, only occasionally, as far as I know at least, I don't want to be speaking for him.

And as far as I know Stances will let you drop a miata the lowest, I know I have them, great coilovers, I love them.

grippgoat 01-14-2008 11:06 PM

As much as I bag on Tein Flex for being too short... If you really want to slam your ride, you should buy my Tein Flex (on the parts for sale forum). They have shortened shock bodies, with shock length adjustable separate from the lower spring perch. Run 'em with stock 7/6 rates, or bump 'em up to 9/6 or 9/7 (mine come with springs for all 3 options) to stay off the bump stops a little more. And if you tell me what ride height you want (wheel center to fender), I'll even set 'em up for that height so when you un-box 'em, all you have to do is bolt 'em on.

-Mike


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