Suspension upgrade for daily driver needed
I have owned my '99 for 4 years now and the only suspension upgrade I did was FM sways. I drive this car everyday, and I don't scrape anywhere, so I'm skeptical on lowering it. I only autocrossed it once, and don't really see it happening again anytime soon. I just want to replace my shocks and springs, but I want to replace them with something better than what I have now without breaking the bank. Like I said, it's not a track car in any way.
Any recommendations? Ebay? Thanks guys. |
FM springs and tokico shocks is a good competent DD upgrade...
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I did look at this:
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...0%20%201990-97 $789.00 plus FM shipping, so easily over $820. Could be a nice Christmas present for me. Any other recommendations that I need to know about? |
My friend has those on his NB1. They're comfortable on the street and decent on the track.
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I have a set of FM springs going up for sale just as soon as bernie finishes my shocks FYI. They even come with a free set of KYB AGX if you want them lol.
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If they'll fit my '99 I'm callin dibs right now.
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Originally Posted by thirdgen
(Post 754589)
If they'll fit my '99 I'm callin dibs right now.
I must admit though, you should consider revalved bilsteins on stock springs if you're not looking to change ride height. Edit: Looks like there is a difference between NA and NB springs. Not sure what though. I bet NA springs are just shorter. |
I may have a set of MSM Bilsteins for sale in the fairly near future.
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^ Does that guy still offer revalves for those?
I think that would be the best/cheapest DD combo. |
Originally Posted by Saml01
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^ Does that guy still offer revalves for those?
I think that would be the best/cheapest DD combo. |
Originally Posted by wayne_curr
(Post 754590)
Edit: Looks like there is a difference between NA and NB springs. Not sure what though. I bet NA springs are just shorter.
NA springs are formed and ground such that the bottom of the spring is more-or-less flat, and the lower spring perch itself is perfectly flat. With NB springs, they leave the bottom end "jagged" and the lower spring perch has a sort of sloping, offset shape. You can install a complete NB shock / spring / tophat combo into an NA (and vise-versa) but the individual components are not cleanly interchangeable. |
Get the springs from FM (or used if you can find a set of the current spec ones - just make sure you get the 99-05 version), and get the Tokicos from Auto Anything.
Profit. I like my FM/ Tokico setup for the street. Edit: Hmm...Looks like they don't have them on the site for the NBs. Give them a call to see if they can get them. There was a shortage for a bit because of the tsunami. |
Originally Posted by hustler
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I don't think you need a revalve if it's just for daily driving, the ride is pretty nice if you ask me. It's not as good as my 700/400 AST set-up, but pretty smooth.
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Doesn't FM say their springs suck with Bilsteins or something?? Not that he has to get FM springs for that matter....
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Originally Posted by soloracer
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Get the springs from FM (or used if you can find a set of the current spec ones - just make sure you get the 99-05 version), and get the Tokicos from Auto Anything.
Profit. I like my FM/ Tokico setup for the street. Edit: Hmm...Looks like they don't have them on the site for the NBs. Give them a call to see if they can get them. There was a shortage for a bit because of the tsunami. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1311972356 Bilstein is the way to go because they last forever, they're monotubes, and if you get the right spring rate, they are super comfy. |
Originally Posted by hustler
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Bilstein is the way to go because they last forever, they're monotubes, and if you get the right spring rate, they are super comfy.
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Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
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Why do we not have a thread in which, by combining our collective intellect and experience, we pin down exactly what spring rates are appropriate for the various Bilstein shocks?
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The Tokicos are great with FM springs-the issue is that with higher rate springs the compression increases and the ride quality decreases.
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Apparently hustler and I see eye to eye on the suspension thing. I had tokicos and thought they were horrid, and I put MSM suspension on with a big front sway bar, and short of straight up track driving, it works wonderful.
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Originally Posted by chicksdigmiatas
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Apparently hustler and I see eye to eye on the suspension thing. I had tokicos and thought they were horrid, and I put MSM suspension on with a big front sway bar, and short of straight up track driving, it works wonderful.
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