Wtb: stiff struts

[johnwag]

if you want stiff, cut the springs and ride on the bumpstops. if you want something that handles decent and is cheap, consider a koni or bilstein setup. Don't even waste your time with the ricelands. Savington on miataturbo did one track day and some street driving with the racelands and they were blown in a few weeks.

[Bigsrturbo]

Once upon a time those racelands were only $250 or maybe even $200... I guess all the positive user reports drove prices to the $319 mark.

I was going to try these out but I found a few guys that autox on them and after 1 season they would compress and not return back ...

[Jon-92 miata]

How low do the racelands sit? Bc I'm about to order them

[Jon-92 miata]

Oh damn well I might go with the koni then ha

[Jon-92 miata]

They are 1,000 dollars man!! Ha I don't have that I'm not well in my career. I just started haha

[Jiggerachi]

Koni sports = $619.19 shipped. Might be cheaper with more looking. That was the first link that popped up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KONI-...90458656846QQp

KYB AGX = $389 shipped. Not the best, but probably worlds better than racelands.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-A...#ht_871wt_1165

Either one of these looks like you will need better springs.

GC coilover springs = $400 shipped. Again the first link that popped up. They come in custom spring rates, research before you buy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GROUN...ht_2498wt_1165

Tein Basic coilover system = $787 shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...ht_1714wt_1165

Flyin Miata suspension packages, starting around $730.
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept=77

Do more research than this. Point is, there are options out there for a decent suspension, brand new under $1000, under $500 is going to be tough, but possible. Me I got my FM springs used off Miata.net, for I think around $150, paired them with those cheap AGXs off ebay for less than $500 total. I've seen used, custom rate ground control coilover springs selling for cheap on a few forums. I was broke for most of my life, just means you gotta look around a little harder for good deals. Have some cash in hand and search the FS forums on Miata.net and ClubRoadster.net, there's a few others as well, great deals pop up occasionally.

[Jon-92 miata]

Thanks alot man

[CHeavin_2006]

Money no object, I want these bad boys. My first mod if I ever go to STR.

Ohlins' suck!

[Matt V]

My budget suspension was pretty cheap too, I went used.

R-package Bilsteins - $200

First gen FM springs - $50

FCM bumpstops - $60

NB tophats (rear) - $45

If you take the time to find used parts you can save some serious green. I paid a little less than $400 for everything after all was said and done.

[Jon-92 miata]

Anyone have some used struts they want to sell? That are not factory ha

[Matt V]

For those who are curious, Jon prefers Bilsteins.

[POS Racing]

For those who are curious, Jon prefers Bilsteins.

Awesome we have someone who can translate for Jon-92 miata that is going to be a huge help!

[Jon-92 miata]

Ha yes thank you matt

[POS Racing]

Ha yes thank you matt

Matt V what is he trying to tell us now???

[AlanP1964]

I think a member here said he was running Racelands, Luis?? Louis? Something like that.

[Jon-92 miata]

I'm just going to buy some used struts till later when I have more time for track

[Bigsrturbo]

I have a full factory susp setup with ur choice of DNA springs ( 1.5 drop) or stock springs or eBay coilovers with the stiff springs all brand new exept the stock springs pm if ur interested

[Bigsrturbo]

Ohh and the shocks have less than 600 miles on them!!!

[Jon-92 miata]

Anyone have bilstien struts that they want to sell? Preferably used.

[AlanP1964]

http://www.flyinmiata.com/salvage/search.php

DescriptionColorFitsFromMileageshock absorbers,

setComplete set of Bilstein shocks with springs. No top hats. Yellow 2006-08 2007 17,857 $325

shock absorbers, setMazdaspeed Bilstein shocks only. Unknown mileage. Good condition. Will fit a NA with our NB mount kit. 1990-05 - - $150

springs/shocks/mountsComplete set of MSM silver Bilstein shocks with Mazdaspeed springs and NB top hats. Good condition. 1990-05 2005 18,000 $450