Looking for a cheap...

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Place to buy a quality suspension set up.

I can get tokico illuminas for $460 +tax but wanted to know if anyone knows of a cheaper price/place to buy.

I know this section is pretty dead but if anyone has some info let me know.

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[lilred]

I feel like I always have to mention @Neverlift; when it comes to miatas

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[Neverlift]

Bilstein shocks

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Originally Posted by Neverlift Bilstein shocks

I know with the illuminas most people go with fm springs

Assuming I go bilsteins would they pair up well with lets say eibach springs?

Ugh! I hate the idea of spending 3/4ths the price I bought the car for on suspension, but I cant stand the 170k worn out stock suspension anymore

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[Neverlift]

@turbo test; I would never spend money on Illuminas (twin tube ancient technology) or FM springs (progressive).

Also, the Eibach Pro Kit is a progressive spring. This creates a moving target for the actual spring rate. I would avoid that at all costs. I may have a set of R package springs still, I will double check. I ran OEM R package Bilsteins w/ R package springs and they were fucking awesome.

I recommend calling 949 and seeing what they recommend for a spring for the Bilsteins. I am not sure if the Tein race springs will fit, but they are considerably cheaper than FM/Eibach and can be ordered in any spring rate you desire... and 949 would be able to recommend the one best suited for OFS Bilstein HD's. I'd imagine 6/4k would be good.

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Well thanks for the help, I'll have to call 949racing and see what they can put together for me without breaking the bank.

Neverlift; thanks for the input

*edit* tapatalk fail at mentioning him

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[bigx5murf]

hasn't been updated in awhile, but should still be useful

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...hl=en_US#gid=0

[jamesr242]

I got the Flyin Miata (illumina's, springs and sways) setup this winter on my 2000 and I'm pretty pleased for the money so far. I didn't want something that was too stiff since I plan on taking road trips and the car is uncomfortable enough as is. The adjust-ability and lifetime warranty is a nice thing to have for the money. Yeah, it's not balls-to-the-wall best performance available but it's a nice sporty ride compared to stock. 12.5" ride height all around, BTW.

[bigx5murf]

Originally Posted by jamesr242 I got the Flyin Miata (illumina's, springs and sways) setup this winter on my 2000 and I'm pretty pleased for the money so far. I didn't want something that was too stiff since I plan on taking road trips and the car is uncomfortable enough as is. The adjust-ability and lifetime warranty is a nice thing to have for the money. Yeah, it's not balls-to-the-wall best performance available but it's a nice sporty ride compared to stock. 12.5" ride height all around, BTW.

Should probably lower the front a little, or raise the rear a bit, like 1/2". Reason being miatas need that rake to handle properly, even height all around is supposed to cause oversteer at the limit.

Also, measure height at pinch rails to ground is more accurate, takes tire pressure out of the equation.

[jamesr242]

Originally Posted by bigx5murf Should probably lower the front a little, or raise the rear a bit, like 1/2". Reason being miatas need that rake to handle properly, even height all around is supposed to cause oversteer at the limit. Also, measure height at pinch rails to ground is more accurate, takes tire pressure out of the equation.

This is just the measurement I was given at the dealer when I got an alignment. I'm not really 100% sure it's correct. I believe the kit is actually supposed to be 13" rear, 12.5" front. I need to stop being lazy and get a real measurement. Also, I believe the proper way to measure is top of wheel well to hub center which is not dependent on tire pressure.