mx5 mk 1 suspension package

[Tony Scott]

I have a standard mx5 1.8 that I use at weekends and the occasional track day. I would like to lower the ride height a little and improve the handling. Are Gaz coilovers the only way to? How much do they cost, supply,fit, geometry?

Appreciate any advice.

[Tony]

Hello Tony

We no longer deal with GAZ so i can't help you there. Our main line now is BC Racing which are more expensive than GAZ but are more adjustable and come with top mounts.... Question though, it reads like you only going to lower the car a little in which case why not go for the cheaper option and fit lowering coils?

[Tony Scott]

Tony thanks for the prompt reply. The shocks on the car are old / standard, is there an option to replace the shocks, springs and do geo? I'm not planning to heavily modify the car, I don't need adjustable dampers just a reasonable, cost effective fast road setup.

[Tony]

The GAZ coilover bought direct are around £550+ i think then there's two hours fitting at £70+ vat ph and the geometry at £95+ vat. The BCR is top dollar at £800 but as said with mounts and more adjustable.

[Tony Scott]

Thanks Tony,I cannot put £1000 into the car its not worth much more than that.would the car benefit from a geometry setup alone? The shock and springs are sound just old.

Last question won't bother you anymore.

Tony

[Funky]

Hey Tony. Have you looked on MX5Parts? They have a few cheaper options on there.

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/koni-strt-street-performance-suspension-tuning-mk1-p-1578.html

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/vmaxx-adjustable-height-coilover-mk1-p-2916.html

You still need to factor the cost of labour unless you could do them yourself. Then take to WIM for set up.

[Tony Scott]

Thanks Funky. Had looked at the Koni Street kit but doesn't seem to be a lot of positive feedback on it.

[Tony]

Koni are very hard and the Vmaxx are very poor quality, in fact the box they come in weighs more than they do.