Performance suspension tuning workshop

toadcat · Postby **toadcat** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:23 pm

Hi all,

I have an NA8 with a set of Tein Flex coilovers. I am looking for a shop within the Sydney area that comes recommended for setting up a car's suspension settings as it is currently far too bouncy and unsettles the car somewhat when pushed over poor road surfaces.

If possible, it would be good if they were able to make any replacements to the suspension system (I think the tie rods got damaged last off at Wakefield). Currently the wheel's a bit wobbly and darty while also veering occasionally under strong braking..

Wheel's have already been aligned at Spinning Wheel Tyres but I'm assuming if the tie rods are buggered this will need to be done again?

Also, has anyone had experience with Öhlins DFV coilovers? I have aftermarket Öhlins on my bike and they are sublime - are they that much better again from the Teins to justify them over Tein Flex (assuming properly set up)? Rather just do it once properly than have to tune them up and still not be totally satisfied with the handling.

kazama · Postby **kazama** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:36 pm

Definitely not East Coast suspension that i was previously recomended.
The spinning wheel aligner was a ********** when i got my car alligned there and simply refused to allign my car to my desired specs. He set up my NB "the same way he sets up the track guys NCs"
Needless to say i needed to get it re alligned.

Maybe try deckspeed racing. Even though i waited a whole day for a job i was promised a couple of hours they do know their mx5s

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:11 pm

I have used Heasmans to install Eibach suspension in the green car and Port Hacking Automotive at Miranda installed the PSS9's in Scooby. 10 out of 10 for these guys and they do pretty much all my work now. Ben is the guy from mighty car mods.
http://heasmans.com.au These guys are really good but a little expensive.

toadcat · Postby **toadcat** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:39 am

Thanks the for the recommendations... I will probably check out Heasman's - they did lots of cars for the ModBall...

Anyone have experiences specifically with these two sets of suspension they could share? All I can find is threads on the NC MX-5's.. probably won't make much difference

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:59 pm

Ohlins will be pretty hard to beat. Heasmans will probably recommend the PSS9's as they sell them for about 3K but I got mine from Shox.com for about $1800 in about a week.
You could also try MCA Blues or Reds if the budget will stretch. They did a lot of the cars in the world time attack with a lot of success.
I have Reds on the white car. I will let you know how good they are once the motor and gearbox go back in
http://mcasuspension.com/

Richard.

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:35 pm

I've dríven on a dirt track in two na8s back to back. Both 9kg/6kg springs. One had ohlins one had mca reds. The Reds were far easier to drive and smoother.

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bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:48 pm

sailaholic wrote:I've dríven on a dirt track in two na8s back to back. Both 9kg/6kg springs. One had ohlins one had mca reds. The Reds were far easier to drive and smoother.

That makes me very happy to hear that

toadcat · Postby **toadcat** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:51 pm

Thanks for the input guys, good to know there's a difference and it's not just Ohlins all the way. Just makes the decision difficult now...lol

Having a look at the options from MCA.. hmm the Golds are tempting :lol:

The Bilsteins seem like another decent option too.

Thanks for the responses guys. Time to do a bit of reading...