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Hi - I just recently joined the MX5 club having bought a Dec 2009 PRHT with 120,000Km on the clock. I am considering upgrading the suspension and am looking at MCA X-C series units as it's my daily drive and probably won't see a track. Looking for feedback as to whether its something i should do - i.e. will I see/feel a difference in comfort and handling, is MCA the right choice, etc.. I realise these are somewhat subjective questions, but any input would be appreciated..

Don't know about MCA on an NC. I have recenety installed Tein Flex on mine. Very happy with the result and the price.

I run MCA Reds on my car which is mainly used on the track, I am very impressed with them and they are comfortable for a car that has track focussed valving. I haven't been in an MX5 with blues but have been in an Evo with them and felt that they were pretty plush.

If I was you I would probably just get MCA blues over the XC if your car isn't seeing the track and pocket the $500 or whatever the difference is, I don't think you need the fancy valving but saying that I don't think it's a mistake to get the X-C's if the money doesn't bother you.

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Thanks for the feedback guys - I think I'll go with the X-C's over the Blue's as the price diff is not really an issue. I'll order them and then find someone to fit and setup for me.

What's your budget?

If u have around $2500 to spend go for ohlins. They are the best you can buy. Trust me. Especially for mostly road driving.

Thanks for the input - didn't really want to go much north of $2K if I could help it, but I'll check out the Ohlins anyway..

Anyone with Ohlins will vouch for their quality and superior ride quality.
They really are worth the extra cost

Anyone with Ohlins will vouch for their quality and superior ride quality.
They really are worth the extra cost

Time to start the Ohlins roll call?

I have them too

OK - so bonus came in from work and I'm going to pull the trigger on new suspension (still deciding between Ohlins and MCA) - anyway - can anyone recommend someone in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne to do the install - I have neither the tools, or mechanical aptitude to do it myself . Somewhere that might be able to install the new Autexe steering wheel I just bought as well - (the modding bug has struck - so far 7" touch screen head unit, short ariel, MX5 aluminium door sills, and hydraulic bonnet lifts)

I can highly recommend Nathan at Advantage Suspension in Moorabin.

Had work done there on various Commodores, Toyota 86 and RAV4. The man knows his stuff.

Thanks - I'll check them out

I've got the MCA X-Rs and can recommend them highly.
I have a set of Tein Flex for sale if anyone wants them. Only $400.