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Post by oni on Jul 14, 2016 5:49:44 GMT
Hi chaps.
Hoping for suggestions from the more knowledgeable, polite ones preferably 😁
Picked up a mk1 couple of weeks back. My problem, it's been lowered and where I live is littered with mountain sized speed bumps everywhere. Having to detour by mile and a half to get home.
So are there any coilovers I could fit that will allow me to run at standard height or very close to it?
It currently has some very low sports springs on it. So thought would make more sense possibly to go to coilovers rather than just sticking new standard springs on and needing to buy new shocks further down the line.
Any suggestions from the wise greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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Post by AndyMk2 on Jul 14, 2016 7:36:50 GMT
I think first decide how much you want to spend, that will narrow things down and make it easier to recommend something.
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Post by oni on Jul 14, 2016 9:31:16 GMT
Well, preferably under £400 if at all possible. I think any more than that at the moment would be wasted on setup I can't use to its full potential. As long as I can achieve standard or as close to standard ride height would be great. Then I could spend the extra on a full geo setup.
Cheers.
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 14, 2016 11:51:25 GMT
given your budget, i would say go for mk2 standard suspension units with one coil removed from each spring as per RobinM on Nutz
he was after standard ride height and comfort levels, but with a bit more suspension travel - the mk2 suspension set up ended up being the way he went and he raves about it. plus you can easily find a good set for under £200
otherwise, i would avoid the "Ebay" coilovers as they don't give the same ride comfort - your budget could possibly get you some 2nd hand meisters if you are lucky, or some BC or similar
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Post by oni on Jul 21, 2016 12:18:48 GMT
Cheers Corders.
Have managed to pick up a full set of KYB New SR Specials with the top hats as well from a mk2. Ordered a set of Tein sport springs.
Will I need the bumpstops off a mk2 also?
Slightly off topic, I don't have a PC or laptop. Is it possible to upload photos to the site from a mobile?
As I have a bunch of stuff that have taken off the 5 to sell.
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Post by superdan on Jul 21, 2016 12:44:00 GMT
I use photobucket and copy and past the link it gives you into a post
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Post by Rickster on Jul 21, 2016 15:17:39 GMT
given your budget, i would say go for mk2 standard suspension units with one coil removed from each spring as per RobinM on Nutz he was after standard ride height and comfort levels, but with a bit more suspension travel - the mk2 suspension set up ended up being the way he went and he raves about it. plus you can easily find a good set for under £200 otherwise, i would avoid the "Ebay" coilovers as they don't give the same ride comfort - your budget could possibly get you some 2nd hand meisters if you are lucky, or some BC or similar This is what I did and can recommend it - I got mine even cheaper than that but at £200 its a great suspension mod. Ive tracked and hillclimbed mine and its a nice suspension setup for relatively little cost Edit:- too late, should have read all the posts!!  |
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Post by oni on Jul 21, 2016 17:05:57 GMT
Haha. Well I'm kind of in the middle of it all. Still waiting on springs. Did you use standard mk1 bumpstops or the mk2?
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Post by Rickster on Jul 21, 2016 20:02:44 GMT
Yup mk2 bumpstops
just cut the springs and then unbolted the mk1 suspension and bolted the mk2 in (did the bushes at the same time).
It was one of those jobs that actually went extremely smoothly, the suspension on my last 5 was a canoeing nightmare so was quite pleased!
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Post by atlex on Jul 22, 2016 11:39:35 GMT
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Post by tsp on Jul 22, 2016 12:25:59 GMT
I love the idea of the mk2 stuff on the mk1. I just worry that I'd buy something mostly worn out already.
I want to steer clear of coil overs ideally but the choice for affordable stuff seems limited.
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Post by oni on Jul 23, 2016 5:10:03 GMT
I love the idea of the mk2 stuff on the mk1. I just worry that I'd buy something mostly worn out already. I want to steer clear of coil overs ideally but the choice for affordable stuff seems limited. Well that is kind of my worry too, but only as far as the shocks go. Can't get the shocks I purchased new in the UK as they were Jpn/Asia issue only. So won't truly know until they're on the car so fingers crossed. |
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Post by tsp on Jul 23, 2016 18:21:38 GMT
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Post by wannabe on Aug 31, 2016 16:36:41 GMT
Just to ask the question, is the mk2.5 suspension the same as the mk2 suspension? In which case, can the mk2.5 suspension be swapped straight onto a mk1, with top mounts and bumpstops as required? (EDIT: Looks like it is? www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=295953#entry3578649) Are the bumpstops an integral part of the suspension unit once assembled? This is apparently 2.5 kit but I'm not sure if it includes top mounts and bumpstops?? If so, does it look any good? I am such a noob  lol   |
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Post by atlex on Aug 31, 2016 16:49:22 GMT
the mk2/2.5 thing is mostly changes to the engine. it'll fit fine.
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