Suspension stuff: Questions

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11-25-2006, 12:08 PM
MadMonkey

Suspension stuff: Questions

Okay, lets say hypothetically that I didn't want to blow the money on a set of Koni shocks for my NA. So I bought a set of AGX's.

Now, what spring sets do you guys have experience with that will:

1. Lower the car about half an inch to an inch

2. Provide a decent ride, doesn't have to be perfect, I'm not picky

I'm not terribly concerned with the handling bit, I'm just going for cosmetics right now. My car looks like a monster truck it sits so high.

AND DON'T TELL ME TO SPEND MORE AND BUY THE KONI'S!!!! ::Censor:: ::Rant::

Question 2!!

I noticed that Moss is having a big sale right now on a lot of suspension stuff for Christmas. What are the best options? Sway bars? Chassis braces? Bushings? Tell me!!

My car is a 92 NA C package.

Right now I'm trying to get the car into decent shape, because I'm hopefully going to turbo it really soon.

Any help is greatly appreciated! Give me suggestions on other stuff too. Thanks!
11-25-2006, 12:20 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

AND DON'T TELL ME TO SPEND MORE AND BUY THE KONI'S!!!! ::Censor:: ::Rant::

Settle down, Sally! All of us cheap bastards would tell you to buy the AGX's anyhow.
11-25-2006, 02:56 PM
Titus

So I take it the car is no longer for sale? :confused:
11-25-2006, 08:37 PM
MadMonkey

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Originally Posted by Titus

So I take it the car is no longer for sale? :confused:

Forgot to get rid of the the ad. Yeah, my plan was to sell it but I had my plans changed. I hadn't put the top down in a while, so when I did, I realized that I didn't really want to sell it :D

Anyway... spring sets? main question? I heard the FM's are good...
11-25-2006, 09:20 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMonkey

Forgot to get rid of the the ad. Yeah, my plan was to sell it but I had my plans changed. I hadn't put the top down in a while, so when I did, I realized that I didn't really want to sell it :D

Anyway... spring sets? main question? I heard the FM's are good...

I have the old FMs and I like them, but I hear they have been re-designed and the new ones don't drop the car as far. :rolleyes:
11-26-2006, 02:29 AM
icepenguin66

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Originally Posted by Titus

I have the old FMs and I like them, but I hear they have been re-designed and the new ones don't drop the car as far. :rolleyes:

That's because so many of the old FM springs were defective and sucked major ass! They exchanged 2 sets in one year before offering me a refund and sent me the GC kit. The springs would settle in after a month or two and fell to the 11 and 11.5 in ride height range...basically resting on the trimmed bumpstops.::Rant::
11-26-2006, 03:49 AM
MadMonkey

So... does anybody have a suggestion..? I appreciate you telling me what NOT to buy but I'm considering placing an order tomorrow. :)

Anybody know about the Apex springs that Moss has on sale right now??
11-26-2006, 08:19 AM
HudsonHawk

I have the FM 2nd Gen springs with the AGX shocks. I really like the combination.
11-26-2006, 08:30 AM
HudsonHawk

Here is the 94 with the FM stage 1.5 suspension kit on it. I just went out and checked. In the 4 months these have been on there has been no settling.

http://www.hudsonhawk.net/miata/ms01.jpg
http://www.hudsonhawk.net/miata/ms02.jpg
http://www.hudsonhawk.net/miata/ms03.jpg
11-26-2006, 09:20 AM
Treibenschnell

I've got the Eibach Pro-Kit.
11-26-2006, 10:09 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

I've got the Eibach Pro-Kit.

I find it appropriate to add "in a box somewhere" to the end of any comment Bean makes about his Miata.
11-26-2006, 10:20 AM
Treibenschnell

Although appropriate in most cases, these are still on the car. :(
11-26-2006, 10:30 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Titus

I find it appropriate to add "in a box somewhere" to the end of any comment Bean makes about his Miata.

Very nice! :clap:
11-26-2006, 10:50 AM
Treibenschnell

I moved this over to regular Miata Tech & Chat since we're just discussing suspension...
11-26-2006, 10:57 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

I moved this over to regular Miata Tech & Chat since we're just discussing suspension...

You got Skillz! ::Banana::
11-26-2006, 11:29 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

You got Skillz! ::Banana::

MaD SkiLLz...
11-26-2006, 11:39 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

You got Skillz! ::Banana::

You should see what he can do with a cardboard box!
11-26-2006, 11:41 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMonkey

Anybody know about the Apex springs that Moss has on sale right now??

I hear they are ::Bum::.
11-26-2006, 11:41 AM
MadMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

I moved this over to regular Miata Tech & Chat since we're just discussing suspension...

Wtf? I could have sworn that's where I posted it...

Okay, now that I have an idea of what shocks and springs I want, who wants to install them? :D

I'm kind of a :cat: when it comes to doing my own mechanical stuff :(
11-26-2006, 11:42 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

Wtf? I could have sworn that's where I posted it...

You had it in "FI Miata Tech & Chat".
11-26-2006, 12:16 PM
Treibenschnell

Announce for a tech day at your place and you should be able to find some help...
11-26-2006, 12:53 PM
MadMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

You had it in "FI Miata Tech & Chat".

oh snapz. my badz. ;)