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    Quote Originally Posted by Kilo0101 View Post
    Are the racing beat springs good springs
    General consensus is no. They are too soft relative to the amount of lowering.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoBo View Post
    Most lowering springs for the miata doesn't have enough spring rate, many of my friends have bottomed out on tein, racingbeat, and swift. Right now the FM 2 springs are probably the best lowering springs for the miata. It has enough spring rate for the drop. I myself have experience racingbeat, and it's way too soft. I'm using stock springs right now and am very happy. I have brand-new Eibach as well but never had the chance to install it, so I can't really say anything about it.However, some people like it, but some don't.I had H&R before and it's pretty low that my old miata would scrape once in while. Hope that helps. If you have enough $ I would shoot for FM springs with Toks, it's the best deal for the performance.
    From Flyin' Miata's website:

    Potential supply problem for Tokicos
    The US distributor for Tokico shocks has recently changed. We don't know who the new one will be yet and it's quite likely there will be an extended gap in the availability of these shocks. We've purchased all remaining stock from the warehouse to give you the best service possible, but if you're considering a suspension package that uses these shocks you should order soon to avoid disappointment.
    Update: we are sold out of the NB and NC versions.

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    ^ I made a previous post that the Racingbeat are too soft for the drop. It could work for DD, but if you hit some pothole be prepared for the tires to rub the fenders. There should be more people that will chime in on this Racingbeat spring. Check the reviews on the miata.net if your interest on other people's input. There's different types of lowering springs review that might help you on deciding what you want.
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    I think I might go for the HR. any opinions on those

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    Quote Originally Posted by YellowYata View Post
    Reviews on miata.net are usually based on a five-minute drive to the Social Security office.
    Nah dude, I don't agree with that at all. M.Net, maybe a pain, but their suspension subforum is second to none.
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    Koni yellow should be able to handle FM2 springs.However, Billies HD would be a good match for FM springs. You can Also re-valve it to accommodate any spring combo.
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