Bilstein Question

[RatLad]

After lurking around this forum for a while, I have finally taken the plunge MX-5 ownership, it was always going to happen after 2 years of reading PH.

Suffice to say, I'm rather chuffed as last month I picked up an RS-ltd for a somewhat bargain price. I'll be posting some pics up soon after I've learnt how to control it on the ice!

Anyway, I have noticed that the ride height is not equal on all corners and I was wondering if the Bilstein suspension it comes with is adjustable so I can get someone to set it correctly?

Also, i still heve a nagging feeling that it is just a little high, is there a way of lowering it on the current set up?

Sorry, if these are stupid questions!

Thanks in advance for your help and I look forward to attending some meets as it gets warmer.

[MX7]

I don't think that Bilsteins are usually adjustable. The only way to be sure is to take a wheel off and have a look.

As for lowering it...

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/index.php/cPath/69

[OnlyMX5ives]

Std Bilstein is not adj.

However many japs are not on OE suspension.

Height can also be affected by alignment but TBH probably just old springs to blame.

[Evangelion]

Not stupid questions at all; I too have an RS which looks a bit high, also not the same height all round according to my ruler. As I said in another thread, I'm not sure at the mo whether to go for a set of lowering springs and adjustable shocks, or the full adjustable height setup.

[RatLad]

Thanks for the replies, looks like a new suspension set up is on the cards.

[RatLad]

The following two look pretty decent.

However, I'd rather not stretch to the Tein ones as I'll have to put labour charges on top of that.

http://www.aktivperformanceparts.co.uk/mx5-1989-19...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GAZ-COILOVERS-FITS-MAZDA-MX5...

Two questions;

Does anyone have any experience of GAZ shocks and springs?

Any idea how much I would be looking at to get this set up installed?

Thanks again for your help.

[OnlyMX5ives]

Huge threads on here and Nutz about Gaz.

Take a look at the koni sport kit circa £500 thats what I'd go for.

[WarrenG]

Try not to hijack, but I have a KONI STR.T set which are quite good for a budget set, not harsh but do feel like they have tightened up the car. But I feel they're too low. (arch lip to wheel centres 11.75" front and 12.25" rear)
Does anyone know where to get a lift spacer I can put in the shock perch to gain a 1/2" ?

[MX7]

Tons of info here.

http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/20.aspx

http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?s=dc508b736...

http://forum.miata.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=11