Coilovers for the Miata

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck) 05/29/2014 at 12:43 • Filed to: Coilovers

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Im looking into buys some budget coilovers for my Miata and I have heard good things about these: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Unfortunately not too many people have run them on Miata's but the ones that have said they are good for DD and occasional autocross/track day. Anyone here run these on their car? (Even if its not a Miata, I just want opinions about the company) they are owned by KW and seem to be advertised as KW's budget brand

Mattbob > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 12:51

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I've been on the internet a while so I know what I'm talking about, and I think this miata is photoshopped.

TonkTonk > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 12:54

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Flying Miata http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept…

Squid > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 13:01

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Those spring rates seem a little off to me, but I'm not a guru. I also haven't heard too much about them. I'm sure if you ask m.net they will tell you to just go with FM. . . But I dunno if those would be worth the money since you are actually close in price to the FM kit that is proven to be a good set up. Suspension is a silly topic full of people that "know" what they are talking about.

I think the rear will end up being stiff while the front will end up soft with those springs. Again that is just what I have gathered looking into what others have used on their cars. If you do end up with them post an Oppo review as I'm curious and I'll be needing new shocks in the not too distant future.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Mattbob 05/29/2014 at 13:13

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Yea just posted a cool pic lol

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > TonkTonk 05/29/2014 at 13:14

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Yes I have looked at their stuff but haven't heard a ton of awesome things about their budget stuff

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Squid 05/29/2014 at 13:15

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Yea I am a part of m.net and their isn't much about these on their. There is one review of them on an NA Miata that the person liked them for DD.

Louros > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 14:11

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Buy the FM Vmaxx. Best sub-$1k coilovers hands down. I have them and love them.

Alternatively, you could get Illuminas with FM springs if you don't need height adjustability.

BrianNutter > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 14:11

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You may want to look at FCM suspension. They know miatas well and the guy does a great job with valving. You can see some of their instructional videos on Youtube. Flyin Miata always does great as well and you can trust their work.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > BrianNutter 05/29/2014 at 14:56

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Yea if I had the $ to blow I would.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Louros 05/29/2014 at 14:57

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do you have the classics? That is the other ones I was looking at

Aaron M - MasoFiST > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 16:43

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The STs are essentially KW Variant 1s that don't have the stainless steel body. No damper adjustment but there is height adjustment, for what it's worth. Most coilovers at this price are either going to be crappy damping adjustable units or well-made fixed-damping units. Both the ST and the VMaxx fall into the latter category, you won't really go wrong with either.

For what it's worth, ST coilovers are fairly well-regarded in the Subaru community as well.

Louros > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 16:52

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Yep, vmaxx classic with NB top hats. I've also had illuminas on a previous Miata.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Aaron M - MasoFiST 05/29/2014 at 17:58

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Ok sweet thanks!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Louros 05/29/2014 at 17:58

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So vmaxx is good for DD? i dont plan on tracking/autocross

Louros > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 19:49

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At a reasonable ride height they are plenty comfortable enough to DD

BrianNutter > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/29/2014 at 20:07

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Id take a well valved minimum frills damper over anything chinese. With the KW, theres a good chance they carried over valving from their better stuff at least.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Louros 05/29/2014 at 20:09

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Yea im not looking to "hella-stance flush bro" just a slight drop