concealer404

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I bet that if just maybe... you might contact them... about just revalving shocks... they might throw you a quote... and it might be.... approximately $500.

wannafbody

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If you own a set of Bilsteins already Two-Six Motorsports can revalve them and the approximate cost is $500 for the set.

concealer404

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As closure for top vs. bottom helper springs, i have to keep mine on top, as the slider will not fit over the sleeves.

My sleeves were installed correctly as well (only possible to install one way). No idea why they're sitting so low.

SchmoozerJoe

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Good to know. Bilstein also offers revalving services for about $125 each (or $500 for the set).

Ramon did the custom valving on my NA shocks. They're pretty fantastic.

FrankL

Thanks for the plug guys. Right now our site is still very new and we don't have the revalving option listed. We are a little less than $500 on a revalve but that includes freight. We have been working hard to make our bilstein valving the best in the industry. Lots of r&d on our cars and others. I am very excited to say we are continuously improving and finding time on the autox course and the race track.

concealer404

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Anyone else see that FCM is going to be offering pretty much the same things discussed in this thread? Awesome, right?

leboeuf

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What this thread REALLLLLLY needs is a database of what valve stacks are being used. I would have revalved my shocks by now, but really I'd be shooting in the dark.

What does "Ramon" use? What does FCM use? What do you use?

M.Adamovits

Link?

concealer404

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The FCM Reasonably-Priced Bilstein GT setup (NA and NB) - MX-5 Miata Forum

M.Adamovits

Interesting....

concealer404

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Is the world ready for $1500 stock bilstein coilovers?

wannafbody

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ISC top hats $180

46mm bumpstop from Ground Control$50

Spec Miata sleeves $150

I'd suggest a couple packers for the front shocks to keep them from hitting the inside fender at sub 5 inch pinchweld heights.

Revalve $500(TSM)-1000+(FCM)

Failure

If anything touches before the bumpstop, your top hat is too deep. If you're using an off the shelf part it can't be helped, but if you're paying to have them custom made, why would you not have them made the correct length?

wannafbody

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Agreed, a 6 inch spring would work in front with a stock NA top hat. I had 7 inch springs and opted for the 1 inch ISC top hats. I only had an issue with slight rubbing at the track.

Leafy

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That makes zero sense. top hat and spring length dont work like that.

aidandj

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ISC top hats drop like 3/4 of an inch from stock NA. But yeah I don't think you meant that.

Failure

What I was saying is that you should have gotten a 3/4" or 7/8" hat instead of 1". Then the bumpstop would engage before your tire hits the fender without having to reduce the overall available stroke.

M.Adamovits

Are all these DIY Bilsteins not basically homebuilt Spec Miata kits anyway?

SM kit is 90-97 Bilstein HD, Ground Control sleeves, and Eibach springs. Essentially what everyone here is doing, but with ebay sleeves.

is the world ready for $1500 Bilsteins.. that SM kit is around $1500, available for years.

I get there us revalving being done for ideal set ups, but seems very SM to me.

Leafy

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They are, but the damping on the SM billies sucks HUGE dicks.

M.Adamovits

So what's better? There's the NA (SM) Bilsteins HD, NB Bilsteins HD, Sport NB, and MSM, correct?