I want to lower my mk1

[anonymous-user]

I want to lower my 92 Eunos a bit as visually it sits a bit high for my liking, and the rear end seems to roll a lot around tight corners so I wonder if the current springs are past their best.

Over the past 2 years it has had 2 brand new shocks on the front, and a few months ago one brand new rear to fix an MOT fail leak, so I will add another standard new rear shock so it has 4 good ones. Much as I like to I can't justify the cost of a full set of adjustable shocks and springs on what is just my weekend plaything, so unless there's a full set that's decent and cheap it will have to just be new springs.

So what I need are lowering and stiffening springs that fit onto standard shocks - anyone got any recommendations or examples to avoid?

This is the best option I've found so far : http://www.autolinkmx5.com/sport-springs-mazda-mx-...
Anyone used these?

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 29th December 11:25

[Firefox1]

I've had these on the rear of my Mk1 R Ltd since February when I discovered that both rear springs had broken, together with KYB 6 way adjustable shocks.They have been fine for road use as they are not too stiff, they give a reasonably supple ride on A&B roads.I also run 15" wheels with T1R's. If you want KYB adjustable shocks at a very competitive price try "Buypartsby" they are about £25 each cheaper than MX5 parts, you need to click on the link at the bottom of the left hand side of the page. The only problem I've found is that in deep snow and ice the rear chassis brace and exhaust scrapes on the ice ridge in the middle of the road.

[anonymous-user]

Cheers for the info - how does the car corner compared to the standard springs? Currently mine feels very soft at the rear.

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 29th December 13:17

[piefacemate]

If you feel the car is too soft and rolling a lot you might want to consider also uprating the anti-roll bars to a thicker variety.

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...

Perhaps someone here can recommend some that aren't so highly priced?

[Firefox1]

With the new springs it does perhaps roll a little more than the previous set up but this maybe because the old springs were under more compression as the KYB shocks have a shorter stroke than the old ones. The suspension is slightly more compliant as well but this is not a bad thing because if you follow the theory of suspension for front engine rear wheel drive cars the rear suspension being softer at the rear is preferable as the the weight transfer when cornering allows the wheels to maintain better contact as it reduces the lift on the unloaded wheel, if you look at the classic pictures of Jim Clark drifting the Lotus Cortina with the inside front wheel off the ground you'll see what I mean. My son races in Formula Ford and for the best traction in damp or wet we normally disconnect the rear anti-roll bar.
Have look at suspension shocks in the garage section at www.miata.net for some useful information.