Bilstein PSS on NA

[Quark]

Hey guys,

I'm quite a big supporter of Bilstein so i'm thinking of buying some Bilstein PSS from the US
Only problem is they only fit 99+ models!
Can they be easily adapted to fit my 91 with a new shocks mounts or the like?

Thanks
Matt

[Mick93]

Hey Matt

I never heard of anyone liking PSS on MX5's there was something on Miata.net about it and most people said they were too hard. I think they work better on a heavier car. Look at Tein or Cusco if your looking for coil overs they are generally loved by Mx5ers

[Benny]

Hey Matt

I never heard of anyone liking PSS on MX5's there was something on Miata.net about it and most people said they were too hard. I think they work better on a heavier car. Look at Tein or Cusco if your looking for coil overs they are generally loved by Mx5ers

What a load of ...................
I reckon the PSS9's are fantastic!!!!!!!!!
I set them reasonably soft for the street, and the ride is better than stock, and the wheel control is superb. No floating or bouncing at all.
Give Heasman Steering a call and they'll set you straight about fitting them on an NA.
I'd be surprised if they didn't have a kit for NA's available.

If you have heard about Bilstiens being really stiff, they were on the Clubmans because Mazda decided to change the springs on them without telling Bilstien, and the springs and shocks didn't match. If you got Heasman to re-valve them, the ride was quite acceptable.

[Quark]

I haven't seen many bilsteins for mx-5s around, does that Heasman steering place do them often? Where are they located?

I was after the PSS because I don't think I'd know how to set the PSS9 up, so not worth the extra dosh.
I trust the Bilstein engineers knew what they were doing when they matched the valving, springs etc to the car.

As for being too hard, I've actually heard they are a little too soft?
There doesn't seem to be much choice for other quality monotube shocks.
Anyone tried JIC Magic?

I think the PSS(9) will probably suit me great in the end though.

Matt

[Garry]

I thought the PSS'ssss got a bad rap but the PSS9's were sposed to be good?

[Boyracer]

Go to MX5mania web page(see above)...click on Suspension...

[Daz]

I have the PSS9's, they seem to be effective for track work. I used to soften them out for the road, but I dont bother any more.

They cost a bit up front, but lets face it, if you spend $1500 on something that doesnt work at all, then its worse value then spending 3k on something that does.