Suspension on a budget...

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Merlot

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4,121 posts

214 months

Friday 24th April 2009
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Would like to replace my stock tractor Mazda parts with a set of decent shocks/springs. The car rides very high at the moment (1996 model) but I can't have it *too* low else it won't get in the drive without scraping the front / underside.

The ultimate is obviously the Koni Sports / P5 Puredrive, but these are really a bit more than I want to spend...

I've found these options with Mx5Parts..

Koni SRT.T Kit @ £318

KYB Sports Kit @ £327

Any other options around this sort of budget (or is upgrading the budget to ~£500 worth it?)


MX-5 Lazza

7,952 posts

225 months

Friday 24th April 2009
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Whatever you go for make sure it's height adjustable. That way you can take it home after fitting then adjust the ride-height so you just clear your driveway and any speed-humps you regularly drive over before taking it somewhere to get the alignment sorted (don't forget to put £100 aside for alignment - you'll need that regardless of whatever kit you choose).