MX5 Springs:shaznandy

[Mike Donovan]

Hi ,
here is a copy of my initial enquiry:
My car has its back end jacked up and the front lowered so that the ride is
real hard.
I know there was a lot of talk on this list a while back on the subject and
ways of identifying if the correct suspension springs were fitted to the
correct ends of the car. i.e. colour codes marks on the springs.
I checked mine at the time but was unable to find any mark on any of my
springs.
My springs are all painted gloss black colour, is this the usual colour? If I
knew the original springs were fitted I would get a spring compressor and swap
them around to get the car level, but I don't really want to do that if
they're the completly incorrect springs.

That was the message I posted a few days ago, as I said I cleaned all the
springs but unable to see any colour coding blobs of paint on any of them.

MC replied with this:
Mike,
a quick check is to count the coils, stock springs are black, FRONT has approx
6 coils, and the REAR has approx 8 coils, if they are the wrong way round the
front springs will virtually be compressed, and don't forget a front/rear
wheel alignment when corrected.
good luck
MC
So I'll check 'em on the weekend and /or check with Rotary Power as suggested
by MC.
Any advise appreciated.
Thanks Mike.