WTB: KYB AGX and FM springs (Stage I kit)

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05-02-2007, 10:36 AM
trickyrix

WTB: KYB AGX and FM springs (Stage I kit)

OK, I told myself I'd wait another month before I did anything on the suspension, but it can't hurt to start looking, right? This is on the off chance that someone just happens to have this stuff laying around... :rolleyes:

If not, I'll just wait and go through FM next month...
05-02-2007, 10:38 AM
HudsonHawk

Good choice. I like them.
05-02-2007, 10:45 AM
Checker

That is what I run and am really happy with the set up.
05-02-2007, 11:31 AM
jeff_man

why not just get the ground controls with the AGX?
05-02-2007, 12:28 PM
Titus

I have them and love them. You can't have mine (unless you want to by me a set of Tein Flex).

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

why not just get the ground controls with the AGX?

For me it was an issue of money. I couldn't see spending more money (that I didn't have) just so I could adjust the height (which I probably would never do).
05-02-2007, 12:56 PM
trickyrix

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

why not just get the ground controls with the AGX?

What Titus said...
05-02-2007, 02:20 PM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I have them and love them. You can't have mine (unless you want to by me a set of Tein Flex).

For me it was an issue of money. I couldn't see spending more money (that I didn't have) just so I could adjust the height (which I probably would never do).

I would bottom the car out for track days, but i'm going to hallett just about every month and i know not every one else is.
05-02-2007, 03:19 PM
aalvarez04

One member was selling some not too long ago...

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=9005
05-02-2007, 03:23 PM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

I would bottom the car out for track days

I wouldn't suggest it. Riding on the bumpstops doesn't equal good handling. :confused:

BTW, I agree with Titus. If you wan't coilovers go all the way with them.
05-02-2007, 03:36 PM
black roadster

Tiens weren't available when I got my suspension and I got a sweet deal on the KYB/GC setup I have.

In order for me to keep my ride hight where it is, I had to get the FM Shock Hats which I also scored a deal on.

I have about $550 in my suspension setup but retail is about $1000. If I had to pay retail, I'd save the additional $300 for the Tien Flex.

Honestly though, my suspension does me well and I can't see a big difference on the street after driving Wag's car with the Tiens. The track may be different. :confused:
05-02-2007, 03:44 PM
trickyrix

Quote:

Originally Posted by aalvarez04

One member was selling some not too long ago...

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=9005

Yeah... I saw that one... apparently the NB setup doesn't work on the NA unless you get NB mounts and monkey with it. I'll check back into that though... thanks!
05-02-2007, 07:38 PM
juxt3r

I hope to have my AGX out and available in a couple of weeks, Rick. You can have first dibs if you like. I'll even make you a TCB-worthy deal on 'em. ;)

You already know what springs I have available...if you want 'em.
05-02-2007, 08:08 PM
trickyrix

Quote:

Originally Posted by juxt3r

I hope to have my AGX out and available in a couple of weeks, Rick. You can have first dibs if you like. I'll even make you a TCB-worthy deal on 'em. ;)

You already know what springs I have available...if you want 'em.

Sweet! Keep me posted...
05-02-2007, 08:21 PM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by juxt3r

I hope to have my AGX out and available in a couple of weeks, Rick. You can have first dibs if you like. I'll even make you a TCB-worthy deal on 'em. ;)

You already know what springs I have available...if you want 'em.

I got next call on the agx shocks
05-03-2007, 07:06 AM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

I got next call on the agx shocks

Won't work on your car. He has a NA.
05-03-2007, 10:16 AM
trickyrix

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

Won't work on your car. He has a NA.

Had conflicting info on that, but they're gone anyhow... moo point. ;)
05-03-2007, 10:56 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

...moo point. ;)

:clap:
05-03-2007, 11:51 AM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

Had conflicting info on that, but they're gone anyhow... moo point. ;)

finding some agxs local was to good to be true any way =P
05-03-2007, 11:56 AM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

Had conflicting info on that, but they're gone anyhow... moo point. ;)

Did he sell them to someone with a Cattle-lac?
05-03-2007, 01:44 PM
Kags1969

I am looking for some cheap bastard agx's for the turd.... 90 model. Are there some available ? getting lost in the thread....
05-03-2007, 02:07 PM
driftdevil

check on clubroadster.net in the classified section. I saw some for sell yesterday.

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8421
05-03-2007, 02:32 PM
miataspeedracer

If the price is right, I might be persuaded to sell my AGX/GC set-up. 2 of the AGX shocks and the coil-overs are less than a year old, and probably have less than 2,000 miles on them. Springs are upgraded to 440F/300R.

If interested, drop me a PM...
05-04-2007, 02:30 AM
icepenguin66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miatamoto

I wouldn't suggest it. Riding on the bumpstops doesn't equal good handling. :confused:

BTW, I agree with Titus. If you wan't coilovers go all the way with them.

Yep, the only reason I have the GC and AGX is cause FM gave me a nice discount after I had to return 2 sets of their 1st gen FM springs for sagging to around 11" height! :shock: Otherwise just wait a little and go all out with the Teins or similar.

I got my last set of AGX off Ebay for around $300 shipped!

I just scanned the thread so sorry if any reiteration.
05-04-2007, 05:02 AM
trickyrix

Quote:

Originally Posted by icepenguin66

Yep, the only reason I have the GC and AGX is cause FM gave me a nice discount after I had to return 2 sets of their 1st gen FM springs for sagging to around 11" height! :shock: Otherwise just wait a little and go all out with the Teins or similar.

I got my last set of AGX off Ebay for around $300 shipped!

I just scanned the thread so sorry if any reiteration.

I don't really want coilovers - that'll be something that I'll probably never mess with (adjusting ride height). But I can see tweaking the shocks from time to time, esp since the AGXs look so easy to adjust.

I've heard about early FM springs sagging... do the latest gen springs still have the same problem? At this point it looks like I've got a set of AGXs located, and I will probably just pop for a new set of FM springs.
05-04-2007, 06:54 AM
HudsonHawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

I don't really want coilovers - that'll be something that I'll probably never mess with (adjusting ride height). But I can see tweaking the shocks from time to time, esp since the AGXs look so easy to adjust.

I've heard about early FM springs sagging... do the latest gen springs still have the same problem? At this point it looks like I've got a set of AGXs located, and I will probably just pop for a new set of FM springs.

I have had the second gen springs on my wifes Miata since last summer. So far there has been no settling.
05-04-2007, 02:42 PM
CraiginTX

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

I don't really want coilovers - that'll be something that I'll probably never mess with (adjusting ride height). But I can see tweaking the shocks from time to time, esp since the AGXs look so easy to adjust.

...and I will probably just pop for a new set of FM springs.

I don't plan to "mess with" the ride height now that I have it where I want it - but it was nice to be able to set it to start with.

HH's FMs look good on the car, and he doesn't report routinely crashing into the bumpstops, so they'll probably work just fine. But I do think there are other aftermarket springs out there that are too soft for how much they drop. Adjustable coilovers make it easy to fix.

Plus I found a TCB deal on the GC's used... ::Banana::