cheap v-maxx suspension?
#1
cheap v-maxx suspension?
I recently spotted these on ebay, wat do u guys think? Does anybody have experience with them? How do they perform handling wise?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V-Max...2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V-Max...2em118Q2el1247
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The price is right, but the spring rates suck HARD.
NA F 308/154, R 308/132
NB F 308/154, R 374/132
(the second numbers are helper springs)
These rates would indicate terrible oversteer, especially the NB. If they had 500lb springs in the front, then they wouldn't have been able to keep them in stock at full price ($500).
NA F 308/154, R 308/132
NB F 308/154, R 374/132
(the second numbers are helper springs)
These rates would indicate terrible oversteer, especially the NB. If they had 500lb springs in the front, then they wouldn't have been able to keep them in stock at full price ($500).
#8
You'd be much better off getting a set of Kayaba's (AGX) and throwing on a good set of springs.
(Following info is purely my own research: use at your own risk; I came up with this solution when I was looking for a cheap autox setup)
However, if you do want to experiment with the v-maxx, and low cost is your goal, I suggest you throw away the rear springs and get PN 96485K259 from www.mcmaster.com. These springs have a 230 lb/in spring rate (near-perfect for 300 lb/in front on a miata) and are rated at 1000 lbs max. each. At $25 each they're worth a try. Throw away both main and helper springs, and install them. Then tell us all how well it works.
(Following info is purely my own research: use at your own risk; I came up with this solution when I was looking for a cheap autox setup)
However, if you do want to experiment with the v-maxx, and low cost is your goal, I suggest you throw away the rear springs and get PN 96485K259 from www.mcmaster.com. These springs have a 230 lb/in spring rate (near-perfect for 300 lb/in front on a miata) and are rated at 1000 lbs max. each. At $25 each they're worth a try. Throw away both main and helper springs, and install them. Then tell us all how well it works.