TEIN MONO-SPORT (F:10kg/R:8kg). Used for street car. Very bumpy even on softest settings.
TEIN MONO-SPORT (F:10kg/R:8kg). Used for street car. Very bumpy even on softest settings.
^^ 91BRG, do you think they are harder ride due to the 10k spring rates? maybe a lower rated spring would help? unless you dont mind the ride. My last set was Tanabe Coilovers pro race and hating hitting bumps with them, but they worked great at autoX
Phatmiata (03-18-2015)
Fat Cat Motorsports, which uses Bilstein shocks. 600/375 Springs. Occasional track car (as in no more than twice a year) and good weather daily driver.
96 Montego, replacing a 95M... I miss: My running peeps in Tampa, running barefoot @ Clearwater Beach and First Choice BBQ, in Brandon. In So Cal I miss: The Malibu Canyons, CA 33 and In & Out Burgers ! I'm from Tampa, if I was from Tampa Bay, I'd be a fish!
Since this is the ultimate coilover thread...
These are the latest generation, highest option SuperMiata XIDA's by 949Racing, built to spec by Hanchey Vehicle Tech using Tractive components. They are 3-way remotes with Active Controlled Electronics (ACE).
Quoting Emilio
-GPS map based tuning for rebound and compression
-Active preload adjustment
-Accelerometer based reactive (pre-programmed response) or semi-active (logic circuit).
-Smartphone UI. Potentially using the accelerometer in the phone. I have seen a video of a test rig with this tech. Friggin awesome.
-Individual damping control. This means potentially bumping compression on the outside damper, tightening rebound on the inside damper or adjust transient cross weights to improve turn in response.
For most users, it would simply be a little box with accelerometer triggered "maps", such as soft, sport, race. Base maps loaded when you buy the kit. You chuck it into a turn and the shocks react before the car has rotated 1°. User can increase or decrease damping setting in each mode through the 4 buttons on the little control box.
Advanced users would get a box they could plug a lap top and standalone GPS into. That creates a whole other level of specific handling maps. My guess is that this type of control would only be used by a tiny fraction of users. It would make a typical 4 way adjustable coilover look rudimentary by comparison.
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^^Well said.^^
Lowest you should.be able to run is 8/6 without a revalve.
91BRG (03-18-2015)
My friends mono flex seem very bumpy when I took it out for a spin.. Maybe going to a 7kg rear swift spring can help. Also bump stop tuning... But mostly the bumpy ride feeling can come from the limited droop travel and not having the dampers corner weighed.
I'm fond of how my suspension rides on full soft now with 9/7 springs, the small spring rate spread is generally frowned upon, but it allows the rear suspension to keep up with the front on some bumps. I just would like to trim the rear bump stops some more and get my suspension all tied up together with an NB front bar.
Also, that xida/tractive set up is so nuts.
Wow more people with jic here than tein
kung fu jesus (03-18-2015)
Is anyone running Ohlins on here??? I am looking at coilovers in the future this year and did not realize how many companies make them for the Miata !
I know of a few people with Ohlins and they love them!
I think we've come to the conclusion that Ohlins are a really entry level high end damper system.
I've heard they're nice and comfy, but they lack travel in the rear when compared to Xidas.
Also, I'm pretty interested in seeing how FM's King shocks coilovers turn out.
Tein Street Flex with 7kg Front and 6kg Rear on my NA8. Swapped out my old Flyin' Miata VMaxx coilovers for these since the FM were a bit lacking on the track.
Said FM VMaxx coilovers are now on my NB, which will see autocross this year (slim chance of seeing track).
My Eunos Roadster, Jazz
Phatmiata (03-18-2015)
I have had three different sets of coilovers on my car. It had Bilstein PSS when I bought it, they rode nicely and handled well. When I attended The Mitty in 2009, I bought a set of VMaxx from FM at their booth. Handling improved, ride was stiffer but not objectionably so. Most recently I bought a set of lightly used Ohlins DFV. Just installed them on Friday and have driven less than 100 miles so far.
Spring rates of the DFVs are 7kg front/4kg rear. I set them up per the instructions as far as spring preload and height setting, I may lower the car a little bit before I get it aligned. As it needs an alignment I can't speak to ultimate handling but it has improved over the VMaxx. Some of this I attribute to the dampers absorbing bumps which allows the car to stay more planted. Ride comfort has improved as well, on my travels yesterday bumps and jolts that were jarring with the VMaxx were taken in stride (my wife even noticed the improved ride). I would classify the ride as firm but supple. As of now I have not noticed any issues with the small amount of rear suspension travel that has been noted with these coilovers. Overall I am very happy with them.
'00 SE, intercooled BRP MP62, Reverant MS2, Ohlins DFV, Konig Flatout (now X 2)
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