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how much would it cost to stiffen up the rear of the mx5 and to lower it

The usual method to lower a MX-5 is to replace all of the springs with a lower/stiffer set from a manufacturer such as King Springs. However it is recommended that you change all of the shock absorbers as well as lower (and stiffer) springs will not match too well with the Mazda Shocks. A combination of four Koni Shocks and King springs is very popular and will set you back around $1,100.00 plus fitting. There are many other combinations of Shock/spring out there and as with many things in life it all depends on how much you want to spend.

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Pedders quoted me $164 a pair for there #2333 Sports Ryder Coil Springs yesterday.

OMY005 wrote:Pedders quoted me $164 a pair for there #2333 Sports Ryder Coil Springs yesterday.

I have been told from within the industry that the quality of spring steel used in the Pedders product was inferior to the Australian made material.
Might be bulls**t but it’s worth keeping in mind when you consider top of the range springs are not that much more.

Installation costs between $200 - 300 for all four.

http://www.mx5mania.com/suspension.htm

TEIN Super Street Suspension - $1850.00 TEIN offers ideal suspension systems for drivers who want quicker and better response to drive freely through turns and who are in pursuit of ultimate driving experience

Koni & King Package Installed $1395.00
Koni Adjustable Shock Absorbers
Delivers exceptional road holding, responsive steering and reduced body-roll without compromising comfort. Externally adjustable for damping to ensure ideal settings for your MX-5.
King Springs
Progressive rate performance springs, recommended and used by MX-5 enthusiasts. Lower and firmer than standard springs, yet provides a smoother, more compliant ride.

I have the Koni's in my car and swear by them, admittedly, you could buy better, but cost vs benefit they do an excellent job for me.

If you just stiffen up the rear it will cost you heaps because you will probably spin out and hit something...like everyone has said you should do the whole packsge...MX5s don't like to be too stiff in the rear.