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3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power
There is a thread in the other forum about the Billies being built to a custom DIY coilover sorta FCM. It was essentially started to save money but some guys are complaining that it is costing them more at the end of the day. But if you could find a way to build a set w/o spending a ton then I think it's worth it. Altho' from what I also gathered you can't lower these billies lower than 12.5" unless you get them revalved or rebuild which will push anyone's budget off the cliff. Another route would be to source out some Tein Street Basis and use those........g/l
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6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift
Thanks for the input! Not sure if it worth the effort, but I am dead set in making my own bilstein "FCM-style" coilover setup; already have the dampers, and sleeves, springs, valving and shock dyno will set me back 650 at most, most probably less. Thing is I was about to manufacture my own billet extended top mounts, however these came up really cheap (less than materials would cost for me to make my own). So the only thing that bugs me is if the bilstein rod diameter will match the pillowball hole.
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unless you have a track only miata I would higher recommend against a solid upper mount, you will feel every paint line in the road.
ironically they use the word "pillow" in the name I can assure you they feel far from that!
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4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
TEIN pillowball top mounts
That bearing opening is much larger than the shock shaft.. You need to find the two internal black bushings (8 total) that will locate the bearings on your shock shafts.. Also the top hats may or may not have spring locators made for 70mm diameter springs..
Regarding pillow ball versus stock rubber bushing, Randy has a point. But there is a case to case situation where some people can live with the added NVH trade off for a more solid feel..
I'd forgo street basis and continue on with your DIY billy set up.
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6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift
Thanks guys, I decided to pass; will machine my own extended ones. FYI I believe these are still listed for sale if anyones' interested, albeit in UK.
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1,000 rpm - releasing the clutch
I have a set for sale here in California. 70mm spring, has adapters for 10 or 12mm shaft. $200 shipped.
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