Fitting suspension

[Howard-]

Looking at upgrading to the P5 Puredrive suspension at some point, and was pondering over whether to attempt fitting it myself, or get WIM to do it at the same time as alignment or something.

Is it worth attempting yourself if you're only a novice mechanic? I've done a few jobs surrounding the engine etc, but nothing really as major as suspension.

Should I? Is it easy on the MX5?

[Howard-]

Bump! And another question, saves starting a new thread..


Do I need to buy anything else, or just the Puredrive kit? Don't need/advise any other upratings at the same time, no?


Cheers for advise

[tuglet]

Howard- said:

Bump! And another question, saves starting a new thread..


Do I need to buy anything else, or just the Puredrive kit? Don't need/advise any other upratings at the same time, no?


Cheers for advise

Hi Howard-

I've never changed shocks / springs, but from reading on this forum and others, it doesn't sound too difficult if you have the right tools, indestructible knuckles, and a fat mate. There are some quite good write-ups here: http://www.miata.net/garage/garagehandling.html

I would check whether the Puredrive kit includes new boots / bump stops. P5 do SuperPro Polyurethane Bump Stops with Boots.

[hornetrider]

Having read up on this if you're going PD then you're better off getting Mk2 top mounts at the same time - gives more travel. I would have thought bushes as well. If I was going to do it, I'd give it to P5 to do, then pop to WIM afterwards for a geo.

/2p

But then, I'm no spanner monkey.

[kevham]

Howard,
I'm no spanner monkey and I have a terrible reputation for cocking things up but I managed to fit the Puredrive kit on my Mk2 with only the help of 1 friend (as muscle). It did take me the best part of a month and cost me 2 ball joints, a track rod end and nearly lost me my manhood (but that's another story!)

The hardest thing for the novice is dealing with rusted/seized nuts - it can be very, very frustrating.

If you have a garage, the required tools and can afford to have the car off the road for a while (if things go wrong) then have a go - it's really satisfying.