There is no magical fix that will work those dampers, sorry. You need more damping.

 

OK thanks for chiming in Emilio. I think I'll probably go with longer springs for now in lower rates so I do not overpower the dampers, and raise the perches. That is until I can find a set of used Flex or the like.

 

So I looked at the Teins last night and the 2.5" id springs are just going to be too close to the shock body IMO. The 2.75" springs are already pretty close. Plus I would need to fab some perches for the upper end.

Seriously looking at Koni races right now.

 

I promise to take some hi-res pics tonight. I actually prefer them to be close though, as it allows for less deflection at the top end, ensuring they seat after becoming unloaded. This shouldn't be an issue for you though with 7" springs since you sill almost surely have them preloaded. Are you worried about coil bind causing contact with the body? Isn't this better than coil movement during bind anyhow?

 

OK thanks, I really do appreciate it.

I am talking myself though into the Koni Race/GC setup though since they will be able to handle higher spring rates (750/450). It is still about $1400 though (new) without top hats and bump stops. Then again that is a lot cheaper than the Flex setup (twin or mono) with comparable spring rates.

 

'Ground Control' to Major John... Countdown commencing Konis on...

Done deal. Looking forward to having a great track suspension. Shocks/springs go in this weekend, going racing next weekend. Texas Miata Challenge, Motorsports Ranch - Cresson.

 

Wow...that was fast.

I WAS NOT going to talk you out of it though. I've tried every damn suspension setup under $1000, and was about to pull the trigger on an FCM setup before I found these cheap Teins.

If I'm not happy with them I will seriously save up for Oh-Oh-Ohlins.

 

Yeah normally I would not move this fast on an item but I definitely have to do something to be ready for the track. Miata Challenge is in two weekends. Plus I did quick research and asking around before pulling the trigger. The Koni Races with hellastiff springs and the stuff I already have looks like a good value setup for the track.

 

I think you'll be happy.

I almost regret not saving a little more and getting a real setup valved for stiffer springs, but I've yet to judge the SSs so I'll hold off on remorse.

I don't think you can really spend too much on suspension for a Miata.

 

Did you consider FM AFCO's? only a little bit more, and you get tons of travel and double adjustable and it included upper mounts and bumpstops..

I'm really happy with my set.

 

Those are really nice but they are $600 more than what I am spending ($2000 versus $1400). $2K also gets me into the custom valved Tein Monoflex range. I'm spending more than I probably should already

The Koni Races come with bumpstops BTW.