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ndubz · 08-02-2010, 10:52 PM

Ok so the car is mechanically good with the running parts and condition is pretty good. body rust is being taken care of before i take delivery.

But i had it at our mechanic's today, and he found that the spring shock assembly is quite rusted and should be replaced relatively soon. Im ok with this because I was planning on doing aftermarket shock towers anyway.

so, what do u all recommend. Id like to keep it at a few hundred bucks, not too expensive. and Im not looking to "slam" the car but lowering it a little is good. also, i want to keep it streetable while still having a somewhat track worthy suspension. (adjustable may be the way to go?).

Im game to go shocks and springs, but if theres some good all round coilovers that will meet my needs im open to that too.

advice please.

(and yea I know about miata.net and all, i want TST ppls personal advice)

fitftw · 08-03-2010, 02:02 AM

here. One step up from Raceland coilovers.

http://flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept...7;20%201990-97

disturbedfan121 · 08-03-2010, 10:50 AM

buy my turbo kit!

ndubz · 08-03-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disturbedfan121

buy my turbo kit!

hahahaha. Wrong time bro, otherwise id consider it. I need to get all the major flaws sorted out. and i wanna keep her slow for now. Forced induction may be in the cards later. (my sti is already fast and turbo lol, so i have that in my life already)

renn · 08-03-2010, 01:55 PM

if you want to track it, definitely brace the suspension and chassis, especially if there's some body rust. chassis flex is no bueno.

Elliott18t · 08-03-2010, 02:00 PM

your only allowed to get it if you fit it with ronal teddy bear wheels and track it like that :P

ndubz · 08-03-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

your only allowed to get it if you fit it with ronal teddy bear wheels and track it like that :P

Lmfao

ndubz · 08-08-2010, 01:16 PM

Right now im thinking the FM Vmaxx coilovers (possibly the NB converting ones), or the Tokico illumina shocks with FM springs.

thoughts from those who have experience?

fitftw · 08-08-2010, 01:49 PM

you're better off searching on your own at clubroadster.net or miata.net

wheresmycar · 08-08-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disturbedfan121

buy my turbo kit!

How much is your turbo kit?

disturbedfan121 · 08-08-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheresmycar

How much is your turbo kit?

$1400 begi manifold, gt2560 turbo, dp, fm hiflow cat, enthuza 2.5" catback

just got back my MSPNP for 1.6-500
rx7 460cc injector pnp-80
4.10 torsen lsd diff-500+ stock open rear
carbon fiber hood w/ aerocatch locking hoodpins -150 plus stock red or black hood

08-02-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Im getting a 93 miata. need advice. Ok so the car is mechanically good with the running parts and condition is pretty good. body rust is being taken care of before i take delivery. But i had it at our mechanic's today, and he found that the spring shock assembly is quite rusted and should be replaced relatively soon. Im ok with this because I was planning on doing aftermarket shock towers anyway. so, what do u all recommend. Id like to keep it at a few hundred bucks, not too expensive. and Im not looking to "slam" the car but lowering it a little is good. also, i want to keep it streetable while still having a somewhat track worthy suspension. (adjustable may be the way to go?). Im game to go shocks and springs, but if theres some good all round coilovers that will meet my needs im open to that too. advice please. (and yea I know about miata.net and all, i want TST ppls personal advice)

08-03-2010, 02:02 AM	#2
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	here. One step up from Raceland coilovers. http://flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept...7;20%201990-97 __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-03-2010, 10:50 AM	#3
disturbedfan121 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CNJ Member #3604 My Ride: 2010 GG EVO X iTrader: (7)	buy my turbo kit! __________________ '90 Miata - 14psi 250whp 227tq ---Dead and parted To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '03 MSP-7psi - SOLD.......'93 Sc300 5spd - SOLD '98 BMW Z3 - SOLD.......'92 miata turbo -Traded '10 Evo X- Traded in for .....'14 Jetta TDI 6spd man....... '99 miata NB shell Project....'96 Impreza w/v.1 STi swap

08-03-2010, 02:00 PM	#6
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	your only allowed to get it if you fit it with ronal teddy bear wheels and track it like that :P __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

08-08-2010, 01:49 PM	#9
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	you're better off searching on your own at clubroadster.net or miata.net __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-03-2010, 01:55 PM	#5
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	if you want to track it, definitely brace the suspension and chassis, especially if there's some body rust. chassis flex is no bueno.

08-08-2010, 01:16 PM	#8
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Right now im thinking the FM Vmaxx coilovers (possibly the NB converting ones), or the Tokico illumina shocks with FM springs. thoughts from those who have experience?

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