NC Suspension

caseyj · Postby **caseyj** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:46 pm

Wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with suspension upgrades to the NC ? Are the Eibach springs effective ? How about the strut brace ?
All inputs appreciated.

pastapete · Postby **pastapete** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:44 pm

The Eibach Prokit improves the appearance of the car IMHO, and does not produce excessive clearance problems with driveways and speed bumps. General steering feel is improved, and the car seems to turn into corners better, much more 'connected' feeling overall. Bodyroll and nosedive under brakes are both significantly reduced. The only downside is that now the stock Bilsteins seem underdamped, spirited driving on rough surfaces can induce some bounce. Possibly the Tein solution is much more complete, others will comment, no doubt. Fulcrum will revalve the Bilsteins, and for that option the whole job should have been done in one hit, gaining the greatest benefit from labour costs.

atm · Postby **atm** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:05 pm

I have fitted the eibach pro-kit to my NC. It is a massive improvement visually, but more importantly the \"connected\" feeling that pastapete mentioned is definately improved. Haven't had the opportunity to test on the track as yet (only fitted tham <1000km ago) but happy with the result for a fairly small outlay.
Pic i have posted elsewhere before with springs in:

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3549 ... nonyt1.jpg

caseyj · Postby **caseyj** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:30 pm

Thaks guys - much appreciated

ncmx5 · Postby **ncmx5** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:52 pm

King springs with standard shocks are harsh on the ride for everyday use - a big mismatch. you bounce around feel sorry for the car on rough roads. on track, it holds up quite well and as stated with the eibach comments, they do improve handling. i have had the kings on for about 10,000kms now and ready to change shocks or complete coilover kit.

I know JIC, mazdaspeed have some, but are there any others? i have heard koni's sport/yellow are coming early next year but i wonder if KYB has made any AGXs for the NC? they seem to be good value for money.

Postby **Okibi** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:57 pm

any others?

or

http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/Roadster(NC)/roadster(nc).html

Postby **Okibi** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:01 pm

http://www.miatamania.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=51741

Postby **Okibi** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:03 pm

Here's the JICs you mentioned

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4537&parentid=0&stocknumber=13-16105

pastapete · Postby **pastapete** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:29 pm

or

http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1031.htm

ncmx5 · Postby **ncmx5** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:42 pm

But looking at the average joe enthusiast, thats ridiculous pricing for coilovers. thats equivalent to like $2500. I wished something were available for like $1k like the KYB AGX - not so extreme but bit more flexibility than standard.

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:02 pm

ncmx5 wrote:But looking at the average joe enthusiast, thats ridiculous pricing for coilovers. thats equivalent to like $2500. I wished something were available for like $1k like the KYB AGX - not so extreme but bit more flexibility than standard.

Ahh but there is: http://www.d2racingsports.com.au/d2suspension.html
at around $1,200

or Brian Goodwin in the US has just received Koni adjustables. Landed cost would be about $1,000 for all four.

ncmx5 · Postby **ncmx5** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:51 pm

Where did u find the availability n prices for D2?

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:35 pm

ncmx5 wrote:Where did u find the availability n prices for D2?

E-mail message for someone who had sourced the price and wanted to know if I was interested.

I'm am but probably next year after I get over Phillip Island this weekend.