What suspension are you using in your Miata RIGHT NOW??!!

[Phatmiata]

What suspension are you using in your Miata RIGHT NOW??!!!

Stock Setup?

Aftermarket Spring and/or Shocks?

Coilovers?


Tell us what you like or dislike about it, if you are planning to change your system out what will you eventually get?


Oh yeah and POST SOME PHOTOS! :mrgreen:


Here is mine, from the 1993 LE, factory Bilstein Setup

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7979905714_cfdc7b3c04_z.jpg

And on the 1995 Merlot I have the AGX 8-Ways

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4110/5181997113_6c697681b7_z.jpg

[Blueiii]

Uselessly in!

Stock factory original '91 shocks with 104k.
Stock springs.
Stock bushings.
Stock sway bars.

Needless to say, my "racecar" needs for me to land a job soon.

[The Driver]

Fat Cat Motorsports Elite Coilovers. Front Springs are 600 lbs, rears are 375 lbs. WILL never have another Miata that is not riding on FCM's! LOVE THEM!

[The Platypus]

Same setup^

Love them

[sdemo45]

Tein Flex: 7K / 6K, no RSB. Even on full soft, rides a bit harsh* but overall handling is superb.


*As a point of reference: On my Mazda3, I have KW V3s at damn near full stiff and they're less harsh than Flex on the Miata at full soft.

[gapmiatas]

Freebie FTW!!! Previous owner gave them to me with purchase of rollbar and sways.

Riceland coils

They'll work until I decide to spend the money on something else. Rides like crap, but it's better than the old worn out 17 yr old, 225k mile shocks that were in it.

[concealer404]

Stock.

Which means Bilsteins, Mazdaspeed springs, Mazdaspeed front and rear sway bars with poly bushings.

Setup is overdamped and just kinda MEH in general.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Koni yellows with Tien-S springs for a whole 160 bucks! It works, little bouncy but it works.

[etikoner]

^ Why don't you throw on higher rate springs and lower it to see how it changes. (concealer)

http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/61e3c7beebe211e18ed022000a1e87a9_7.jpg
OEM Bilstein Sport shocks (10AE)
Ebay Coil sleeves/springs (unsure of spring rates)
FCM 46 36 bump stops
NB Front hats ISC Rear Hats
ES Poly Bushings
949 End-Links

I like/ dislike my shocks atm. Handles very nicely, but all the vertical accelerations get annoying after a while of driving on bumpy roads. Aside from that, I'm very happy with my set-up for the money spent. I'm probably gonna keep it like this for a while unless I can get something substantially nicer for a great price that I can't pass up.

Money is a main factor, but when I do upgrade it'd be between:
>R-Speed Fortune Auto 500, > FCM Elite > Ohlins DFV

[The Driver]

Koni yellows with Tien-S springs for a whole 160 bucks! It works, little bouncy but it works.

It's bouncy because of those lowering springs. You may be better of with factory springs, and adjust the Koni's height.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Like I said, a little bouncy. Its really when I go over dramatic bumps.
The yellows only adjust on the damper, not the height. The springs are also static, so those don't change either. I'll probably just adjust the damper on the shocks and it will take care of it. But I really don't mind it.

[fastnfurious7]

Here's mine:

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/Gregoryga7/20120812_183756.jpg

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/Gregoryga7/1344530955469.jpg

I'm spoiled...& broke.

[Martin]

Koni Yellow
Ground Control sleeves/Eibach springs
FM anti sway bars
Unknown bumpstops

No way I'm posting a pic. PO painted the Konis black but it's peeling and the yellow is starting to show - looks awful. And dirty because I only clean the top of the car because I'm kinda lazy like that.

[f86sabjf]

FM II complete with sways.
Car sits at 12.5fr and about 12.75r .

I can get over "most" speedbumps anywhere without dragging. I daily drive this and put anywhere from 3-400miles a week on it. IMOP its probably the best all around suspension out there thats easy to live with and is still a massive upgrade from stock.

[Epileptic]

currently rocking Megan ez streets on my NA. im no cornering pro but they definitely do a decent job in helping the car corner better. eventually i hope to upgrade to a more race orientated suspension though.

[modernbeat]

Koni 2812, Hypercoil springs, Racing Beat adjustable "Race" hollow bar, Tuckin'99 fender brace, homemade end links and NB tops.

5168

5169

5170

[ctrench]

Haters gonna hate, but ive got racelands and they are awesome!!! ohh and my sport package brakes are really nice!!
5171

[The Driver]

FM II complete with

IMOP its probably the best all around suspension out there thats easy to live with and is still a massive upgrade from stock.
Not to start a pissing match, but U R not even close.

[iRoadster]

Tein Basics with Fat Cat bumpstops and NB hats. Springs are 7kg-5kg. It's pretty good, but could be a lot better.
Lowering the rear spring rates and the FCM bumpstops help improve the Basic setup, but it still feel underdamped, especially on compression for the rears.
But it still works fine as a set it and forget it for being a daily driver/backroad stormer.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/iRoadster/My%20Photography/Cars/P1060227-1.jpg

[f86sabjf]

Not to start a pissing match, but U R not even close.

ah well you say tomato i say tomata:mrgreen: I gave my opinion on my stuff

as we both know those points have been debated to death on all the forums and yours are at a whole different price level to.

[The Driver]

and yours are at a whole different price level too.

Thank you taxpayers of America, I LOVE YOU TOO!

[f86sabjf]

oh goody were spell checking too . My wife is an english major. I can have her spot check you if you want:frantic:

I pay my taxes and have stood guard for my country . I will sllpe how i like

[The Driver]

oh goody were spell checking too . My wife is an english major. I can have her spot check you if you want:frantic:

I pay my taxes and have stood guard for my country . I will sllpe how i like

Not needed. Just bragging about my AWESOME civil service job! ;)

[f86sabjf]

mmmm civil servive . I hope my airframe repairs hold up after all these years:twisted:

[iRoadster]

Stay on topic.:roll:

Are we including bushings, arms, sway bars, etc. as suspension, or is this thread just going to be about what kind of coilovers you have on your car?

[drv2fst]

Original '97 shocks n springs, FM sways, 949 end links.

[psulja]

'91 is on stock everything for a couple more weeks before Megan ez streets come in

'99 is on FM springs, KYB AGX shocks, and FM sway bars front and back. Will probably keep this setup for a while longer. Perfect for what I'm using the car for.

[The Driver]

Stay on topic.:roll:

Are we including bushings, arms, sway bars, etc. as suspension, or is this thread just going to be about what kind of coilovers you have on your car?


oouch...

Whatever you got in your cars suspension, is fair game!

[malaqui]

949 Racing Xida Clubsport 700/400.

I really really love them. Driving is just more pleasurable with these in comparison to my not so worn out 40k stock suspension. I can't compare them to other setups since as I have never had any others. But for those that have ridden in my car, they have enjoyed themselves. they run setups such as Tiens mono, SS, and basics.

5178

5179

5180

[f86sabjf]

oouch...

Whatever you got in your cars suspension, is fair game!

Don't worry you'll get used to it:)

[vindi49]

Performance 5 Puredrive shocks & springs, tubular ARBs (made by Erglund or something?), polybushed. Amazing on road and good on track but I think I'm pushing them farther than they are meant to go... so saving up for something more Track orientated... Xidas maybe?

Russell.

[Caoboy]

Blown Koni Sport shocks
Tein 7KG front spring, FM Gen. 1 rear spring.
FCM bumpstops, coilover sleeves, top mounts.

FM Front sway bar (soft setting)

[Satisaii]

Racelands on the 91
Racelands on the 05

XIDA coming after T25 on the 91.

[Hammer]

Now i'm on FM springs and bumpstop / Bilstein B6 shocks, some pictures:
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[vote4pedro]

Öhlins PCV coilovers
Racing beat sway bars & end links
LE/R tie rod ends

[Tungsten6]

Flyin Miata VMaxx.
For the money they are great. A little bit soft, but for a Daily driver, they rock!

[tsingson]

OBX Coilover sleeves
KYB AGX shocks

A little lower than stock. Rides very stiff. Not bad for the price.

[RoadsterTech]

V-Maxx on gramma smurf. Having to run 12" front 12.5" rear. Coil bind was a problem for me at higher positions

[tsingson]

Rick! I got the suspension on as you probably did see. I was expecting so much worse but I am pretty pleased with it.

[RoadsterTech]

That's great! I hope they work well! What is your ride height now?

[tsingson]

I measured at 13. Still kinda high but it feels great. I'll probably drop it a little lower in the next few days.

[RoadsterTech]

My favorite height is 12.5 front 12.75 rear.
Wish I could get that heigh again. Guess I need to make some spacers.

[roy obanion]

95: was H&R race springs, koni yellows, NB top hats, and FCM bump stops/bushings...going to stock springs and NA top hats with the koni yellows.


91: Stock springs, koni yellows, RB sway bars...I'd like for it to be a touch lower but it rides beautifully


http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq160/roy_obanion/DSC_0420.jpg

[flamehead08]

Just installed tein basis

[The Driver]

My favorite height is 12.5 front 12.75 rear.
Wish I could get that heigh again. Guess I need to make some spacers.

I set my ride height @ 12.25 Front and 12.75 rear. I have been told by must everyone that for optimum handling there should be a .5 difference between front and rear.

Car looks tight, and it'll look better once I get those 15X8 rims!

[tsingson]

I set my ride height @ 12.25 Front and 12.75 rear. I have been told by must everyone that for optimum handling there should be a .5 difference between front and rear.

Car looks tight, and it'll look better once I get those 15X8 rims!

I am going to readjust the height on mine. I am at I believe 12 in the front and 12.5 in the rear. I am going to set mine the same as yours.

[The Driver]

I am going to readjust the height on mine. I am at I believe 12 in the front and 12.5 in the rear. I am going to set mine the same as yours.

Well you have a .5 spread, which is good. I choosed that ride height due to the crappy OK roads. I will be moving back to Denver in the near future, and generally the roads over there are not much better.

I have driven all over Wake County, NC, your roads are pretty good over there!

[tsingson]

The roads are pretty good up here. It may be a while before I make the adjustments though. It was hard enough finding time to do it in the first place.

[psulja]

Just installed the Megan EZ Streets on the '91...

[Soledad]

Megan Racing springs (250 front 175 rear) with Koni STR.Ts, FCM 36/46 microcellular urethane bumpstops and FM sways.

[Carrin1989]

Raceland coilovers. Really stiff ride but can't beat the price.

[RoadsterTech]

FM V-Maxx 12"f/ 12.5"r

That's the ride height recorded by FM due to coil bind.. I think I will come up with some spacers to raise the car 1/4"

[The Driver]

FM V-Maxx 12"f/ 12.5"r

That's the ride height recorded by FM due to coil bind.. I think I will come up with some spacers to raise the car 1/4"

For FL roads, that ride height is fine!

[STOLE]

EIBACH Pro-Kit Springs with KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks set to 2 in the front and 3 in the rear.
RACING BEAT Front and Rear Sway Bars with Heavy Duty Sway Bar End Links.
(Aggressive Alignment by Accurate Alignment in Orange)
Performance Brake System with Drilled and Slotted Rotors, Wilwood Front Calipers, Stainless Steel Brake Lines.
Racing Beat front lower Control Arm Brace.
POWER PLANT FRAME Stabilizer Kit with 2 Rear Sub Frame Braces to box in Rear Sub Frame.
Keeps it nice and tight in the corners…

5319

[wannafbody]

I'm currently running 550/350 springs on SD valved Bilsteins with spec miata sleeves. IMO the best bang for the buck setup, especially if you can find a used set. I previously ran a FM/Illumina setup but found that too soft but quite nice for daily driver duty.

[RoadsterTech]

For FL roads, that ride height is fine!

Not for speed bumps. My FM frame rails scrape.

[The Driver]

Not for speed bumps. My FM frame rails scrape.

How often? Not that many speed bumps (well at least in Hillsborough Co), and have you tried taken them on an angle?

[RoadsterTech]

currently rocking Megan ez streets on my NA. im no cornering pro but they definitely do a decent job in helping the car corner better. eventually i hope to upgrade to a more race orientated suspension though.


How often? Not that many speed bumps (well at least in Hillsborough Co), and have you tried taken them on an angle?

The main ones that concern me are at my townhouse complex. Taking them at an angle is the only way to get across. If I don't get the angle just right or if I have a passenger I scrape.

[RabiaEx]

Rokkor coilovers. 10.0"F 10.5"R

[RetroModern]

custom AST 5100 (6k front/ 5k rear Swift springs) with RB front and rear sway bars, 949 end links. Since the rain has come, bushings are next on the list of things to do along with a stitched welded chassis. Fun winter.

[xjdesertfox]

Xida CS 700/400

Rb hollow front
MSM 14mm rear
949 endlinks
need bushings next.

[tanakapz]

^ that car is probably hooked up.

fm v-maxx here. pretty mediocre compared to the rest of the setups im seeing on here LOL

[xjdesertfox]

On the the street/canyons with my 595rsr's its eh, its not optimal. But with NT01's on tracks, It makes you want to circle jerk.

[tgr]

Xida Clubsports 550/350 Big RB sway,949 endlinks,rs3's on TR Motorsports.Will keep it till I DIE.Love it!

[atlnb]

Xida CS 450/300, FM front sway, stock rear, SuperMiata endlinks. Carbing 3 point front brace and RB rear subframe brace. 15x8 949 wheels with 250/50 Star Specs.

Great combo for street and back roading.

Front damper setting at 9 clicks and 4 rear

[iKhanh]

installed some Racelands a couple days ago. they're only for the time being until i save up and get some better coilovers.

does anyone know why they're squeaking though, and possible fix? i think it's the bumpstop thing. i notice it over some small bumps, and going in/out of my driveway. no rattles. no steering issues. seems all good except for when it squeaks; kind of annoying.

[zoomzoomstop]

I'd be willing to bet it is just the lower bushings
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a228/Blaster50/zzxzra-set-34-04_1-1.jpg

did you get them new or used ?

used might require replacement bushings

if they are in good shape or new you might fix it by simply
loosening the thru bolt, wiggle shock around and retighten
also a shot of ‘silicone’ lubrication might help (no WD40)

[iKhanh]

i actually got them used. but they're pretty new. the threads were clean, no damage. the guy i bought it from claimed he only had like 300mi on them. you think Shin-Etsu grease would work there? lol i have some still from when i was lubricating my windows.

[zoomzoomstop]

OK so you are good with the visual inspection of the bushing, good...

I am not familiar with Shin-Etsu, but if it is silicone based it should be safe

my point mainly is maybe the rubber is 'tweaked' and maybe moving it will
cure your annoying squeak. Did you tighten the thru bolts with car jacked up (wheels hanging)
if so try loosening them, then put vehicle weight on and re-tighten them.
just a thought, and it is easy and free :)

I have even loosened them, jack car up, then abruptly released the jack so to make the car bounce
then re-tighten (sometimes it worked-sometimes it didn't)

[iKhanh]

yeah i tightened them while the car was lifted. yeah i guess i'll try to get the car up and fiddle with it some more when i'm not lazy and when it's not raining lol. though i don't wanna "drop" my car and let it bounce. as crappy as these coilovers are, i'm kinda scared that it will bottom out.