Advice on shocks

[TexasCoder]

Anyone out here have any advice for a newbie Miata owner, about shocks? I am looking to replace the shocks on my 95 with 155k miles on them. As you may know, they are WAAAAAYYYYY shot, I can run over a pebble, and damn near break every bone in my back

I am looking for a nice soft ride, nothing agressive or "race driven". This is a weekend driver, mainly for my wife and I. Should I just noob up and buy the autozone (sensa-trac) or are there better shocks out there? I don't believe I want the adjustable shocks, but that is why I am posting, I would like to get some "seasoned" advice from you pros out there

Thanks in advance!
TexasCoder

[black roadster]

Actually adjustable shocks are a good idea for you so you can adjust the setting softer for a nicer ride. I would avoid your off the shelf crap as no one here would know what type of ride to expect. I think a good option for you would by a set of KYB AGX. They offer a non adjustable GR2 but they are firmer than stock. That being said, anything will be a huge improvement over what you have now.

[POS Racing]

You may want to consider the Koni SRT's currently on sale at Tire Rack for $68.00 ea! One of these days I plan to put a set on the wife's Miata.

Link - http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...041&perfCode=P

KONI has drawn on decades of high performance shock experience to develop an affordable, performance shock absorber. A great O.E. replacement that offers additional stability, control and handling without a harsh ride, the STR.T (pronounced "street") Shock also nicely complements lowering springs and/or anti-roll bar upgrades.

[jrj512]

You may want to consider the Koni SRT's currently on sale at Tire Rack for $68.00 ea! One of these days I plan to put a set on the wife's Miata.

If I were not racing, I would probably go this route, too.

[sammm]

You may want to consider the Koni SRT's currently on sale at Tire Rack for $68.00 ea! One of these days I plan to put a set on the wife's Miata.

Link - http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...041&perfCode=P

+1 ... that's a good deal if you're looking for non-adjustable shocks. Hard to beat the Koni's in bang for the buck.

PS
Why not introduce yourself and update your profile so we know where you are.

[CosmosMpower]

+1 ... that's a good deal if you're looking for non-adjustable shocks. Hard to beat the Koni's in bang for the buck.

PS
Why not introduce yourself and update your profile so we know where we can go to find and strip your car out for spare parts.

[TexasCoder]

You guys rock! Thank you for the advice and info! This forum is alot friendlier than others I have posted too. I chalk it up to Texas Kindness!

POS Racing: Thank you for the link, I am going to see if I can get those ordered. That is a helluva deal, considering I have seen Miata owners rave about the Konis!

Thanks again guys, I will keep you posted on the outcome of the shock change.

For what it is worth, I updated my profile, I am still fiddling with the photo upload, I will get a picture of the Miata up so you guys can see the wonderful pink color, poor thing had a rough life.

[POS Racing]

Well what did you end up doing?

Did ya get the SRT's??

[SixAce]

You guys rock! Thank you for the advice and info! This forum is alot friendlier than others I have posted too. I chalk it up to Texas Kindness!

Kinda like the first few weeks of dating a new girl. Give it time and you'll see the light....much to learn you have about MME.

JK. You will get great advice here (but you have been warned...).

[Miatamaniac92]

You might wanna look into doing the FCM mounts as well. They will give you alot more travel before you hit the bumpstops.
http://fatcatmotorsports.com/FCM_app....htm#Bumpstops
http://fatcatmotorsports.com/FCM_Koni_products_NA.htm

If you are interested in them and have questions, it's alot easier to reach Shaikh on the phone then email.

Chris

[jrj512]

POS, did you ever try a set of these?

[POS Racing]

POS, did you ever try a set of these?

Nope all my Miatas still have stock shocks...