Suspension options

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:58 am

I suspect my shocks are well overdue for replacement, and I'll probably have to attend to this before too long - some new tyres first though!

Anyway starting to look into it now, what are the favoured options for suspension, and likely costs?

I don't really want to go much lower/stiffer than standard due to gravel habits, but have also started getting into trackdays so maybe its worth losing a bit of clearance (still have the Legacy) for a more focussed MX5? As long as it doesn't end up too compromised for road fun as theres a lot more time on road than track!

Konis + aftermarket springs seems common but nothing showing up cheap on trademe etc just now.

I see a set of Tien struts on MX5mart for $400+gst, could be a good option?

Habanero666 · Post by **Habanero666** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:21 am

Hi there Gravelben. Talk to Ross at MX5 mart and get some low Kms standy suspension, then get yourself some tein coils and you will be quite satisfied. They will not empty the bank, is not going over board and will keep a reasonable ride height with a fantastic performance feel.

But that is just my experience.

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:40 am

i got a set of full adjustable teins for the same price as the the ones ross has
i would go the same way as hab

cole

Habanero666 · Post by **Habanero666** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:02 am

Huh? do you mean this expensive set up I am running now Cole?

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:47 pm

no the cheap way you mentioned but that way would be good also

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:59 am

euen has a set of king springs in the classifieds section

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:12 pm

Thanks for the advice - so just to get this straight, standard shocks with aftermarket springs?

Wouldn't the stiffer springs then be underdamped if the standard schocks are designed for a softer spring?

I'll check up on the price of low-miles standard shocks to see how they compare.

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:36 pm

this is the cheapest option it will not be as good as a set of konis or the like but will be an improvement none the less i had a set of konis with king springs for a couple of months before i got the teins they worked well not as cheap but still cheaper than a set of BC tein or the expensive suspension hab is running

it all comes down to how much you want to spend really
you will get back what you put in

Euen · Post by **Euen** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:04 pm

sprsta wrote:euen has a set of king springs in the classifieds section

Not any more, just sold them. I still have a set of Eibach springs with Ground Controls (no shocks), or a complete set of Tiens with adjustable platforms but I think they would probably be too low for Ben.

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:01 pm

I do have a set of KONI's at work with springs,Damper adjustable type.
Mazline Partsworld,Your MAZDA parts Specalist !!,Says so in the add !.
I don't throw everything on Trade Me ,so is always worth asking me if Work has anything.
I've had this set of Koni's stashed at work for awhile,Never know who might need them.
PM me at work if interested.
Mark@mazline.co.nz

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:11 pm

Thanks - you have mail.

Suspension options

Suspension options

Who is online